Srinagar, May 3 -- In India, the press has always been termed the fourth pillar of democracy because of its extremely vital role in strengthening the democratic fabric. This is why press freedom is considered essential for a healthy and robust democracy. However, it is an irony that for the past few years, a continuous decline in press freedom has been observed here as well. This is precisely why 'World Press Freedom Day' is celebrated every year on May 3.The pen is considered mightier than the sword and more effective than its sharp edge because it is due to its vigilance that major scams have been exposed-not only in India but in many countries over the last few decades-forcing big industrialists, politicians, and stalwarts of various f...