News papers play and important role in our life. They form an integral part of our everyday life. People never miss them. Reading newspapers is the first activity in the morning with most of the educated people. Reading newspaper has become a regular habit with the people. With the spread of education and literacy, they are becoming more and more popular. Everybody is interested in them. Those who cannot read want them to be read. They listen them read with attention and interest.

Newspapers give us latest news of the home and the world. They provide us with news of everything. They are the cheapest, richest and most popular source of latest news. In this age of information, newspaper reading is a must. They increase knowledge and keep it updated. They inform the readers about the government, administration, policies, planning and other activities. They give information about what is happening in the world. They have interesting articles, stories, business news, advertisements, news about sports and games. They help in getting employment and jobs. Then there is local news. There is something for everybody. They can be read anywhere, anytime.
In India there over 3700 daily newspapers. They are published in hindi, English, and other India languages. Their total circulation comes to copies daily. The largest number of newspapers are published form Uttar Pradesh followed by Delhi. In hindi are published the largest number of newspapers. In English there are about 200 daily newspapers. The times of India, the Hindustan times, the India Express, the hindi etc., are some of the best known English newspapers.

A newspaper can be regional, national or international. Newspapers can occupy a very important place in a democratic country like India. They form an important link between government and the public. Public comes to know about government?s policies etc., through them. They also keep the government informed of the reactions of the public. Thus, they play a dual role. They also play a great role in formation of public opinion. They help in increasing social awareness about social and national issue. They educate the public and help in removal of such evils as dowry, corruption, superstitions etc, their free, frank fearless reporting is necessary for the success of a democratic society. But biased and prejudiced reporting can be of great harm. They are the watchdog of democracy and human rights. Thus, they play a very constructive social and political role.

Newspapers spread and responsibility. Therefore, they have to be always truthful, watchful, alert and honest in the reporting. They have to play a constructive role. Bad, biased and misleading news can create havoc. They should never be used as a means of selfish propaganda. It would mislead and misguide the readers. False and prejudiced reporting gives rise to rumors and harms national interests. Therefore, they should not be allowed to be owned by dishonest, selfish and corrupt people. Highly sensational, exaggerated and communal reporting is called yellow journalism. It poisons minds fo the public and must be strictly checked.