Professionals and experts from reputed media houses across the country gave speeches and interacted with students at the one-day Media Fest ‘Udaan’ at Vivekananda Global University.
A galaxy of top professionals from reputed media houses across the country shared their experiences and interacted with students of journalism and mass communication from different universities and colleges at the one-day Media Fest ‘Udaan’ at Vivekananda Global University, a NAAC A+ university in Jaipur, on Monday, 17th April, 23
Around 200 media students, professionals, and academic experts participated in the event, which witnessed the screening of short films, video and audio clips, podcasts, and stories and their evaluation by the experts. Cash prizes were given to the winners and runners-up in each category—TV, radio, digital, and print.
Prominent media professionals, including Mr. Rajesh Badal, who has worked with Aaj Tak, Navbharat Times, Press Trust of India, and many other media outlets for over four decades, Mr. Vijay Vidrohi, who also worked with Aaj Tak and other channels, Mr. Viplove Gupte, a veteran radio expert, and others, attended the event and gave tips to the budding journalists and communicators. Besides, experts from First India, Rajasthan Patrika, Dainik Bhaskar, News 18, My FM, and ABP News also participated in the program and interacted with the students.
The Media Fest, organized by the Department of Journalism and mass communication at VGU, was unique in its form and content as it brought media students and professionals from the industry together with a view to making the students familiar with the rapidly changing media scenario in the country and around the world. During his address, VGU president Prof. Vijay Vir Singh underlined the importance of speech as enshrined in the Indian Constitution. However, he cautioned that this freedom was not absolute and had to be exercised keeping the national interest in mind.
In his address, VGU chairperson Dr. Lalit K Panwar expressed hope that such interactions would benefit students of mass media. In his discussion, chief guest and veteran journalist Rajesh Badal stated that today's scribes must prioritize the nation, as the media appears to have strayed from its goals.
In his address, veteran radio expert Mr. Viplove Gupte underscored the need for developing good writing skills and added that it was sad that today’s youth were only gunning for TV journalism. ‘’There is only one mantra for success in journalism, and that is to become a good writer,’’ he added.
VGU also launched its podcast channel, ‘V-Talks, on this occasion. The Podcast channel was inaugurated by Mr. Gupte. The podcast channel is also available on Spotify. Cash prizes were given to students from different colleges and universities. The students also asked questions of the experts, and their queries were answered by them.
VGU, in its efforts toward the holistic development of the students, organizes such interactive events at regular intervals. Such events would go a long way in helping media students gain insight into the profession's nuances and strike a balance between academia and the industry.
