How to Write NEWSPAPER HEADLINES IN EXAM FULL INFORMATION

 A newspaper is a reflection of a society. A newspaper keeps us updated daily with all that happens around us in different fields in various parts of the universe. It is a great source of Information as well as entertainment. For many people, reading a newspaper with a cup of tea in the morning is a great start of the day. For the students, the habit of reading a newspaper can be very useful. It provides them a glimpse of the important events of the day. 

Reading newspaper is also a very time consuming process. One needs to learn how to get a gist of the lengthy news stories. Generally, a newspaper carries the news under bold headlines. One needs to learn to understand the importance of these headlines. Headline provides us a peep into the whole story. As a student, it is vital to know how to decipher information from these headlines. Some of the main features of a headline are as given below:

1. Headlines generally use simple present tense for most events.

For example Indian Women Cricket team's dream run continues. 

2. Newspaper headlines are generally written in short phrases without a verb. 

For example civic body election on dec. 16

3. Headlines do not carry helping verbs when written in passive form. 

For example nabha youth shot, killer arrested 

4. Sometimes a headline uses infinitive 'to' to convey future events. 

For example PM to address the nation from Red Fort on Independence Day. 

5. Subject of the headline is separated from what is being said using a colon (:). 

For example assam floods: thousands homeless. 

6. Don't use articles in the headlines(a, an, the) 

For example Man tries to capture flying snake in park. The following explanations of some headlines will help the students in developing a clear understanding. 

1. INVESTMENT IN INFRASTRUCTTURE TO BOOST EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Big investments in Infrastructure will lead to creation of thousands of job opportunities in construction sector as well as in services sector. The government aims to push more funds into making roads and bridges for use in the next fifty years. 

2. WOMEN TO JOIN INDIAN ARMY AS OFFICERS

Indian Army has opened entry of women into Army to join as officers. Female officers will work in non-combat roles in a competitive environment. 

3. 6.3 % GROWTH, UP FROM 5.7% 

Reversing five-quarter slide in GDP, the Indian economy grew by 6.3% in the second quarter of this financial year. It gives the hope that the impact of the changes in recent policies will further improve the situation. 

4. DECLARED DEAD, NEWBORN FOUND ALIVE 

In a shocking incident, premature twins were allegedly declared dead by an upscale private hospital and handed over in a polythene bag to their parents, who realised that one of them was alive as they were on the way to perform the last rites. 

5. STUDENTS SHOWCASE INNOVATIVE PROJECTS 

Centre for Innovation IIT Madras, recently organized an Open House, which showcased their innovative projects, automated machines and a formula race car made by the students of IIT Madras. 

6. RISE, FALL AND RISE OF' ANCIENT SEAT OF LEARNING

The ancient seat of learning, Nalanda, one of the oldest universities in the world, which was destroyed 800 years ago, has now reopened its gate to offer knowledge to students.

7. IAF cONDUCTS EXErCISES WITH FRENCH AND SINGAPORE AIR FORCES 

Indian Air Forces said that it had recently conducted a range of joint exercises with the French and the Singapore Air Forces. The joint exercises were held at an undisclosed location in France. 

8. HEAVY RAINS LASH DELHI AFTER HUMID FRIDAY MORNING 

Heavy rains lashed national capital on Friday after it saw humid Friday morning with the minimum temperature recorded at 28 degrees celcius, two notches above the season's average. 

9.GOVT. TO TRACK HIDDEN' HIV+ 

On World ADS day, the Government said that, having halted the HIV AIDS epidemic, it would work to find the hidden HIV burden by tracking missed persons living with infection. 

10. VISITORS IN FOR TREAT AT RETREAT CEREMONY 

The Retreat Ceremony at Atari-Wagah Joint Check Post would be a different experience from the start of the new-year. A new U-shape spectators gallery with higher seating capacity and better viewing arrangements will add to the grand experience of the audience. 

11. INDIA-US SIGN MOC ON TRANSPORTATION 

A Memorandum of Co-operation for transportation was signed between India and the US. The MOC aims to foster cooperative work on key issues of mutual interest for all modes of transportation, coordinating public and private sector resources and expertise to advance safe, secure and integrated transportation systems. 

12. KIDS FILE PLEA IN SCURGING BAN ON BURSTING CRACKERS IN WEDDINGS 

Three kids of Delhi, Arjun Gopal, Aarav Bhandari and Zoya Rao, have filed a plea in the Supreme Court to put a complete ban on the use or crackers in the weddings in the NCR region. 

13. CYCLONE OCKHI CREATES HAVOC IN TN AND KERALA

Heavy rains continued to batter coastal areas of Kerala and south Tamil Nadu today, crippling normal life, even as Cyclone Ockhi lay Centered about 80 km north-east of Minicoy in Lakshadweep. 

14. INDIA-AUSTRAILIA HOCKEY MATCH ENDS IN DRAW 

India and Australia's first match in the Hockey World League ended in a draw as both the teams scored a goal each. 

15. RALWAYS CANCELS TWO TRAINS 

The railways has announced the cancellation of two important trains originating from Sri Ganganagar from December 1 to February 15 due to heavy fog in the last few days. 

16. NAVY SAVES 55 LOST AT SEA 

The Indian Navy rescued 55 civilians who were stranded at sea due to the cyclones. It has deployed five ships, a Dornier, advanced light helicopters (ALH) and a P8I Boeing, the most advanced surveillance aircraft in the Navy. 

17.KUDER MUKH AND RAJAJI NATIONAL PARKS DECLARED TIGER RESERVES 

The National Tiger Conservation Authority has accorded final approval to Kuder mukh National parks in Karnataka and Rajaji National Park in Uttrakhand for being declared as tiger reserves by the respective states. 

18. INDIAN NAVAL LADY OFFICERS ON A SPECIAL MISSION 

Six Indian Navy lady officers are out on high priority mission 'Sagar Prikarma Circumstances navigation on an Indian built yatra, INSV Tarini. Indian Prime Minister and Defence Minister are closely monitoring the progress of this mission. 

19. FACEBOOK: 40 LAKH PLEDGED TO DONATE BLOOD 

Over 40 lakh people in India have signed up as blood donors on Facebook since it pioneered the feature in October. 

20  PANEL TO FRAME DIESEL RULES FOR TRACTORS 

The oil ministry has set up a high-level panel to help frame fuel economy rules for tractors to moderate their diesel consumption. It constitutes almost 7.7 percent of India's annual diesel use. 

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