Of fame, fortune and the truck driver

Every time you think television has hit its lowest ebb, a new type of programme comes along to make you wonder where you thought the ebb was.â€"(Art Buchwald, “Adding Insult to Injury,â€� Have I Ever Lied to You?, 1966).

I stopped watching television regularly about three years ago. Then it took another year and a half before I stopped myself from watching too many dramas. From there the journey was tough. I had the choice between the News Channels and PTV. I chose the glamorous news channels luring me to see the difference and learn how life was to be lived. Truly and fully! I tuned in everyday and it was intoxicating. I was surfing for news and the news was surfing me. Until about a year ago, I was happily watching all the news I could till I turned pale with worry.

From there onwards, television took a turn and was busy showing graphic details of bombings that were rocking the country. From gory details to nauseated coverage, television became a nightmare. There is no age limit as to when one can pick or drop good and bad habits.