Development and Journalism

Explore the role of media in shaping awareness of social, economic and environmental challenges

Alumni Talk 23 Feb 2024

In this conversation, speakers will analyse the complex world of media to uncover the underlying development issues. From prominent news stories to in-depth investigations, they explore the various platforms and stories that highlight social, economic, and environmental challenges. Join us as we reveal the crucial role of the media in shaping our awareness.

They will also explore how university students can utilise journalistic techniques to narrate their field internship stories. 

Furthermore, speakers will impart their own experiences of working in the newsroom and reporting from rural areas.

Speakers :

Ganesh Pol, MA Development, Class of 2017, Journalist-BBC Marathi

Shreehari Paliath, MA Development, Class Of 2016, Senior Policy Analyst-IndiaSpend