Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Large Hadron Collider : The Big Bang !!!

Finally, the most complex scientific experiment undertaken by humans is underway in the border area of France and Switzerland. For the layman (and I am one of them), the experiment involves recreating the conditions which led to the original big-bang and consequently the creation of universe as we know. The sub-atomic particles (protons and ions ) would be accelerated close to the speed of light and smashed together ,which would lead to high temperatures close to what is found on the sun ,but in a microscopic space. This high velocity impact of sub-atomic particles is supposed to give significant clues which would help the scientists in unraveling the mystery of the Universe. It is expected by scientists that it may give evidence of the existence of God’s particle or Higg’s Boson. More importantly , CERN(European Centre for Nuclera Research) which is at the forefront of this mega experiment is trying its best to allay the fears of people relating to the end of the world if something goes wrong with the experiment. CERN has categorically stated that such a possibility has a very insignificant probability of occurring ,but a probability nonetheless.
I don’t how much sense this scientific mumbo-jumbo makes to the vast majority of people all around the world. Taking advantage of this the Hindi News Channels in general and India TV of Rajat Sharma in particular went on a fear inducing spree in the masses by showing distressing visuals with headlines “Duniya Ka Vinaash” to name just one. This was journalism at its worst, as it was aimed at garnering TRPs through a misinformation campaign. Today, some news channels have reported that one girl in a remote village committed suicide fearing that the world is coming to an end. Now ,this is a very serious matter and I&B Ministry as well as the courts need to take suo motu notice of this new kind of terrorism perpetrated by devoid of ethics news channels. Shame on Rajat Sharma (of Aapki Adalat Fame and owner of India TV) for exercising no editorial control on the content of India TV or maybe it was shown with his consent. In that case ,if Ansals can be charged with murder for Uphaar tragedy ,then surely rajat Sharma should be booked for abetting the suicide of the unfortunate teenager.

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