NOIDA: A three day long international media conference on the topic ‘India and Changing Aspects of News (ICAN-2018)’ began at Delhi Metropolitan Education (DME) in Noida. This first international conference of DME was attended by eminent journalists, media academicians and experts from the field of journalism and mass communication who expressed their views on the changing aspects of news and media coverage.
Veteran journalist Mr. Mark Tully, through a video message, expressed his opinion and laid emphasis on the issues prevailing in media industry such as sensationalism and ownership. He congratulated the institution for conducting a media conference on such a large scale.
The inaugural function also witnessed launching of ISBN version of four books on research papers.
Head, DME Media School, Dr. Susmita Bala gave the welcome address extending warm regards to the august gathering.
During the conference, research scholars from countries like U.K, U.S.A, Australia, Nepal and Bangladesh, media students from across the country and faculty members of the institutes also presented their papers on the significant topics like ‘Issues of Women and Children’, Health awareness, Cyber-feminism, and cultural nationalism to name them few.
Earlier the event started with Saraswati Vandana and lightening of lamp in the presence of guests and other dignitaries.
The key note address was delivered by senior journalist Mr. Prabhat Shunglu who pointed out how the news landscape has changed over the years where media has changed from playing the role of watchdog to lapdog. He encouraged the budding journalists to be the catalyst of change and understand the difference between constructive and sunshine journalism.
Prof. Dr. Ambrish Saxena, advisory DME Media School, also expressed his views on the current and changing media scenario of the country.
Senior media academician, Prof. Pradeep Mathur, in his speech gave tips to young media students to be opened minded and be lifelong learners.
Mr. Anirban Sarma, National Programme Officer (UNESCO) enlightened the gathering and emphasised on media ethics, mainstream gender in media and safety of journalists.
Besides other dignitaries, internal dignitaries of the institute, Mrs Kiran Sahni (Chairperson), Mr Aman Sahni (Vice Chairman), Mr Justice Bhanwar Singh (Director General) and Prof Dr Bhavish Gupta (Director Officiating), Prof Dr NK Bahl, Prof. Azad Chhillar (HOD Management) were also present during the inaugural function of the conference.
