Elite newspaper joins porn club

Well, it's a known fact that when people get desperate they resort to cheap tricks to seek attention which is an easy route to get instant popularity and fame. This trait we have noticed among upcoming heroines or even those whose career is going nowhere.

But now, this leading English daily we are talking about is neither bankrupt nor do they have to cry for attention as they always claim to be No. 1 English daily in India. So it becomes a little hard for anyone to see such organisations stooping low just for the sake of gaining a little more page views. There are innumerable news portals that publish sleazy videos to attract more readers. But on Sunday the so called elite newspaper in question which also has a good ranking among Indian news websites crossed the limits when it posted a gallery of pictures where a leading actress is seen adjusting her dress. The focus is on her cleavage.

Freedom of expression is allowed alright but at whose expense? Is it really necessary for credible and reliable news websites that enjoy boast of serious readers try something like this? If yes, then how different are they from other porn websites.

Incidentally, this is not the only such photo that has surfaced on the website. Photo features with captions like actresses caught without panties, model's oops moments, smooching couples have appeared on the site before too. Only that now it came to the fore thanks to the bold stance taken by the lead actress whose modesty was being attacked. Time Indian media followed some ethics.