Long ago, when serpentine queues in post offices spilled over to the roads; when receiving a postcard scribbled with ineligible writing was an honour; when inland letters adorned with visages of national leaders triggered smiles on elderly people – everyone literally lived a public life bordering on privacy!!!
Do the two words – public and privacy go hand in hand, except as antonyms? The answer is “yes”, surely not in the present but in the past. For today’s generation flooded with juicy Page 3 quotes on privacy, the whole idea might seem alien. I am not up in arms against celebrities seeking “newspaper columns of fame”nor on a hate campaign directed at youngsters. Instead, just making an effort to jot down thoughts on the “all intrusive mobile phones”
When someone says this new-age instrument is an intrusion, only a handful especially the elders will agree without any argument. But that’s true – mobile phones have become partners in our daily chores. Whether you are walking, eating, sleeping or relaxing, the mini-intruder is indispensable. Add to it, alluring features varying from music to photos to internet etc.
What began as a utility that helps in cutting down the distance among ordinary people is augmenting the distance between human hearts. Term it pure absurdity or a wise understanding, privacy remains just a description – something lost in the hustle and bustle of mortal existence…
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