Showing posts with label Indian Institute of Mass commjuunication. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Indian Institute of Mass commjuunication. Show all posts

Tuesday, 24 November 2015

Why Creativity is Important in Journalism?

When it comes to a career in writing there is perhaps only few things that one needs to keep in mind. First of all is that one must be able to write and write well at that. As a writer be it a journalist or book author or anything, one must be able to communicate with words. And thus the point for writing well is needed so that one can clearly and without confusing the reader;convey the meaning behind the write up.

In the past few years, there has been a turnaround for people wanting to join the writing industry. The flourishing of online media has opened up even more avenues for people to write and not just the print media. There are start-ups, blogging websites, personal blogs, and now even major print publishers have come up with online versions of their magazines and newspapers. This has resulted in a growing popularity for students to take up journalism and mass communication. 

And with so many people writing and blogging, the olden way of writing is quickly changing. Every article or write up is supposed to be more unique or different in some way or another. Although writing creatively is something that is inherent in oneself, but institutes like the Indian Institute of Mass Communication or other journalism schools teach help students hone these skills further. There is a reason that creativity is so important in the field of journalism. A writer’s ability to connect with readers, to write in such a way that it engages them, is what allows them to eventually succeed in their professional career. Especially in these days, with so many people having personal blogs and writing in their own style, being creative in how one writes, what one writes and how they present it is very important to think about. 

Thursday, 6 August 2015

Basic skills required to be a great Journalist !

Best Journalism Graduate Schools

Journalism is a passion for many in this country. Thousands aspire to become a renowned journalist and pursue journalism courses to give a direction to their dreams. It is true that a good academic hold gives you a better position in this field; there are certain skills that you need to develop yourself in the course of time either by learning form experiences, or by polishing them with special efforts. If you master all the skills then you are sure to make it big in the big, varied world of journalism. Have a look at the skills:

Command over language
Whichever language you choose to specialize in, be it English, Hindi or any regional language, your grammar should be impeccable. Not only this, you should know how to play with words for which a strong vocabulary is imperative. Journalism is mainly about writing and comprehending and communicating news to various interest groups. The best journalism graduate schools expect their students to have a good grasp on language!  
 
Thorough research skills
A news need to be cultivated before it reaches the public. As a journalist, it is your duty to run an extensive research on your behalf before filing a story. Even if you do not have to file a story, you should always keep yourself updated with all the current news. You never know what even leads to an old news and you would always be ready with your facts and figures rather than referring to them at the last moment.

Ready for odd work hours
Events do not have a special time to take place. They can occur anytime, anywhere. You will need to have the spirit of working at any time needed and must be pro-active. Do not expect holidays like other career fields. Accept this fact that you would not have scheduled office timing or a holiday list like most other jobs. Some people find it challenging, but some succumb to tiredness and reluctance to work. It is up to you what you want for yourself!

You are ready to dive into the exciting world of Journalism if you have these skills in you. Admission in the top journalism colleges in India would too, be a cakewalk for all the aspiring journalists!

Friday, 10 July 2015

Functions of mass communication !!

In this faced paced world, it would be no exaggeration to say that communication to the masses happens on a minutely basis. Be it through the old-school mediums of mass communication like television, radio, or newspaper or through the latest and most happening medium of social networking websites, we are almost always communicating.

One of my friends who pursued her education from one of the best mass communication colleges in India explained to me the benefits of communicating in this era of technology:

top journalism colleges in India

1. Exchange of information
Oblivious of what’s happening in the world around me, I always get to know about the latest piece of news through social networking websites. The online blogs, comments coming directly from the people, real time images, etc. are some of the ways that make me appear more knowledgeable.

2. Exchange of opinions
Owing to the popularity of various social media platforms, even those people who hesitate to speak out in public, manage to freely share their opinions on online forums. My friend having studied in one of the top journalism colleges in India, regularly participates in such online discussions.

3. Cultural education
The popular blogging websites, global online social networks, and other online forums allow us to learn more about the cultures of different nations.  By vicariously experiencing the cultures and traditions of different states and countries, we naturally come to respect the right and raise our voices against the wrong.

4. Entertainment
Mass communication does not need to be boring. Some of the blogging sites that I follow post such ingenious, brilliant, and yet informative blogs that the entertainment bit is always taken care of. Sharing videos is also an extremely popular and creative way of communicating with the masses. And unless it’s based on a serious topic, they are almost always entertaining.

Tuesday, 30 June 2015

Benefits of Career Planning in Advance !

I met a cousin of mine a few days back. It’s been a while we last met because she was all busy gearing up for her board exams and then occupied with the usual hassle of getting admission in a college. I thought it’s time I be the good elder cousin and ask her about what she is up to in her career and give her all those ‘valuable tips’ which usually elder sibling give to the younger ones who had just started to plan their career or about to! Deep down I wanted to intimidate her a bit, the way my elder siblings did, by using jargons and words alien to me in all their professional advices.

Right Job and Career Palnning

Much to my surprise, my cousin was nothing close to intimidated! It seemed she is well ahead of her peers in planning and executing things for herself! She was crystal clear she wanted to do a Journalism course and wanted to pursue TV Journalism in the future. She had listed down the top Journalism colleges in India way before her boards and was bang-on sure about the requirements, cut-offs and admission procedures of each of them. She had prepared herself in a way so that she could land up in one of those colleges. And she did! She was bubbling with happiness and with her achievement, and couldn’t stop talking about the happening things in her college. I never knew my little cousin would grow up to be such a pro-active girl!


She has already figured out the internship programs the best journalism graduate schools provide, and has made up her mind to intern during her vacations. Guys, she is barely 19 and she is planning her career and enjoying her life just the way she wants! I know there are many who are laid back and enjoying these initial days of college, but trust me, I think you can enjoy yourselves better if you think forward and plan out things well in advance. I didn’t give any tips to her, because I know she’s smart enough to do without them! May be you could too, just look around!

Tuesday, 19 May 2015

India’s first four women journalists: The Lost gems of our country

The British Raj saw major dramatic transformation of the Indian society with the modernisation of the Indian Society for the better, With the English breakfast of bread and butter and the popularity of clothing like the trousers and blazers, India was starting to transform. On major positive change was the education of Women. Though only higher class women were educated first, slowly various option opened up for women, specially writing newsletters and articles. Let us look at India’s first four women journalists:

  • VIDYA MUNSHI
Widely considered as the first woman journalist in India, she worked for several newspapers and magazines, including, devoting ten years to Russy Karanjia‘s Blitz. At a time, when the communist party was still illegal in India, she joined the Communist Party of Great Britain. She broke major stories, that received national attention then, which included, a plot by two Canadian pilots who were trying to smuggle gold through the Sunderbans and the the Chinakuri mine disaster in Asansol.

  • HOMAI VYARAWALLA
Popularly known as ‘Dalda 13, Vyarawalla was India’s first woman photo journalist. Starting her career in the 1930’s, she photographed some of the most influential Indian politicians including, Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Mohammed Ali Jinnah and Indira Gandhi. She was responsible for capturing the almost all the historic moments during India’s in independence struggle.

  • PRATIMA PURI
In 1965, when Doordarshan started airing a 5 minute news bulletin, Pratima Puri became India’s first television news reader. She interviewed Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space. She was truly an inspiration for the young women of her age.

  • DEVYANI CHAUBAL
She was the most popular women journalists to cover cinema in the country. Chaubal was best known for her fortnightly column, “Frankly Speaking”. She was the first woman to use ‘Hinglish,’ (using Hindi words in her otherwise English language columns) in her writing.

Now, with the best journalism graduate schools, and the best colleges for mass communication in india at your disposal, your aspirations to become one like them seems so much more easy to achieve. Don’t lose out on this opportunity and be the next popular women journalist!

Thursday, 23 April 2015

Yet Another Exciting Career - Sports Journalism

I am sure you have noticed and even read the sports column that every popular newspaper has these days. This column contains news about all important sports events happening around the world. The collection and collation of all sports related information is the work of sports journalists. The facts are then presented in a manner easily understood by the sports enthusiasts. You might have taken heed of the sports tab in the modern day news applications for phones. In fact, there are separate applications dedicated only to sports. All this requires efforts and coordination. Sport journalism is immensely popular across all countries of the world, because sports fanatics don’t like to be unaware of any piece of information about their favourite sport, sportsperson, or team/club.

Even though there are a few good institutes offering various journalism courses in India, no particular institute really specializes in sports journalism. You may be very good with words but if you are not a sports lover and follower, it would be practically impossible for you to appeal to the viewers/readers. In order to write or present a story, the sports journalists also need to be aware of the rules of the game. These journalists are often sent to watch live matches so that the information they present is absolutely credible.


Sports Journalism In India

There are various categories of journalists under sports journalism. You could be a sports reporter, columnist, editor or a sub-editor. A reporter usually reports the updates related to a sport(s). He reports facts like-who won the match, his/her ranking, difference in scores etc. A columnist, on the other hand, writes objectively on any sports related issue. The responsibilities of a sports editor/sub-editor are similar to those of other editors but these revolve solely around sports.
If you wish to be a sports journalist, you could pursue a degree in journalism from any reputed Indian institute of masscommunication. It would help you form your base and you can then go on to become a sport journalist in future.


Sports journalism is an integral part of journalism across all nations of the world. There is probably no nation devoid of sports followers/enthusiasts. Sports journalism caters to the needs of these people who love to learn more about the ongoing matches, their favourite sportsperson/club/team, and any other associated events. This genre of journalism usually consists of people who have a strong passion for sports.