Letter.

Letter Published in The National UAE on 8Nov 17The news is getting more subjective and selective by the day Your article Finding news has never been easier but how much of it can we really trust? (November 7) was an interesting read. Gavin Esler offered a thorough analysis of news behaviour. While there is much to celebrate about many aspects of BBC reporting, for instance, news is getting harder and harder to authenticate these days, given an increase in the number of outlets and political considerations. The role of the media in shaping public opinion has become vital. That is why accuracy has become all the more important. K Ragavan, India