What makes news? Having followed news from newspapers, TV, radio and now FB since I have understood them, the issue of NEWS quite intrigued and bugged me. Found that two contrasting things can make it to the news. Rags to richer story makes news- Riches to rags story also makes news Being affluent makes news- Being poor also makes news Writing makes news- Being a reader also makes news Rising to stardom makes news- Celebrating as a fan also makes news Trending makes news- Following also makes news Generosity makes news- Frugality also makes news Philanthropy makes news- Being inhuman also makes news Valor/Courage makes news- Cowardice also makes news Theory makes news- Practice also makes news Killing makes news- Saving also makes news Development makes news- Destruction also makes news Proper action makes news- Negligence also makes news Similarity makes news- Contrast also makes news Fertility makes news Infertility also makes news Being international/global makes news- Remaining/Sticking to local also makes news Being thorough/scholar makes news Remaining hollow also makes news Being fantastic makes news Remaining simple also makes news Leading makes news Voting also makes news Being extra-ordinary makes news Even ordinary makes news