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Prof. Jaishri Jethwaney Media watching is an integral part of children and youth from which they get a growing sense of themselves, the world and how they should interact with others.In an average household that has access to television children as young as two-three years are hooked on to TV and recognize animation characters, products and brands. It is ironical that eating sufficient is not necessarily eating balanced diet. Even the obese can be malnourished /undernourished.The youth that is hooked on to fast food need to be sensitized that malnutrition is as much a problem with the rich as with…

Image: Unsplash Subhash Dhuliya “When every moment is entertainment, every channel a spectacle, and life itself a stage, nothing is real, nothing matters, and meaning disappear” In 1977, Jerry Mander, a former advertising executive in San Francisco, published Four Arguments for the Elimination of Television. In this book, Mander exposed how television networks and advertisers exploit this pervasive medium for commercial purposes. Yet, his work goes far beyond a critique of advertising. Mander examined not only the content of television images but also their effects on the human mind and body. He discussed phenomena such as the induction of alpha…

Uddipana Goswami In conflict reporting, there are a few basic duties that conflict reporters should adhere to at all times while reporting a conflict situation. But in both disaster reporting and conflict reporting, a vital question remains unanswered: how much violence, death and destruction can be written about or shown on television, or broadcast to radio listeners? ———————————————————————————- In recent years there has been a rapid advancement in media technology and reach. This has coupled with an escalating demand for all categories of information from around the world in every corner of the world. As a result, there has been…

Alok Verma In an age of limitless information and immersive technology, are we unknowingly raising generations that are more informed but less connected, more reactive but less reflective? Over the last twenty-five years, the human experience has undergone a deep transformation. From libraries to smartphones, from evening discussions to endless scrolling, we are now surrounded by a constant stream of data. What was once sought with effort is now delivered instantly. The question is—has the abundance of data made us wiser, or has it quietly dismantled our capacity to think? Data today comes in many forms—text, images, videos, podcasts, tweets,…

Online Course on Reporting, Storytelling & Interview Techniques The Concept At the heart of impactful journalism lies powerful storytelling. In an era shaped by data, digital media, and artificial intelligence, the ability to craft authentic, engaging, and human-centered narratives is more vital than ever. This course focuses on storytelling as a journalistic tool—not just to inform, but to connect, persuade, and inspire. Participants will explore how to develop story ideas, structure narratives, and use interviews and field reporting to breathe life into their content. Whether you’re covering hard news, human interest features, or brand stories, this program equips you with…

Newswriters.in is conducting an online course on Reporting, Storytelling & Interview Techniques, designed to help participants acquire essential journalism and creative skills through practical, hands-on sessions. The course details containing faculty profile and the outline are attached. The course will be led by senior journalists, academicians, and industry experts with extensive and in-depth experience. This program is designed for media professionals, content creators, communication and marketing executives, journalism faculty and students looking to strengthen their storytelling and interviewing capabilities Registration link to receive the course brochure: https://forms.gle/dXyDNzEzXofWNHjr7 Course outline and faculty profile attached Participants acquire essential journalism and creative skills…

Hiding behind a shelf of books, Dr. Seuss’ Lorax tells the cat from the animated movie “Flow” that he speaks for the trees. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article was produced exclusively for News Decoder’s global news service. It is through articles like this that News Decoder strives to provide context to complex global events and issues and teach global awareness through the lens of journalism. Learn how you can incorporate our resources and services into your classroom or educational program. Tim Redfern feels like he’s hit a wall. He’s single, in his mid-50s and hates his job. He’s only slightly obsessed…

By Lisa Schirch    Platform design is a silent pilot steering human behavior. Every design choice that social media platforms make nudges users toward certain actions, values, and emotional states. It is a design choice to offer a news feed that combines verified news sources with conspiracy blogs — interspersed with photos of a family picnic — with no distinction between these very different types of information. It is a design choice to use algorithms that find the most emotional or outrageous content to show users, hoping it keeps them online. And it is a design choice to send bright…

Newswriters.in is conducting an online course on Reporting, Storytelling & Interview Techniques, designed to help participants acquire essential journalism and creative skills through practical, hands-on sessions. The course details containing faculty profile and the outline are attached. The course will be led by senior journalists, academicians, and industry experts with extensive and in-depth experience. This program is designed for media professionals, content creators, communication and marketing executives, journalism faculty and students looking to strengthen their storytelling and interviewing capabilities Registration link to receive the course brochure: https://forms.gle/dXyDNzEzXofWNHjr7 Course outline and faculty profile attached REPORTING, STORYTELLING & INTERVIEW TECHNIQUESDownload

By Emily Kasriel Journalists are often celebrated for their ability to ask sharp questions and uncover stories. But after more than two decades as a BBC journalist, I realized that the heart of powerful reporting isn’t just about what you ask — it’s also about how you listen. Deep Listening, as I’ve explored through research, fieldwork, my experience as an executive coach and mediator, and in my book, is a transformational approach that can help journalists move beyond transactional interviews to truly understand, connect with, and represent their sources. What is Deep Listening? Deep Listening in journalism means going…