Media Conclave at Bhubaneswar

TWO-DAY NATIONAL CONCLAVE ON

MEDIA AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

ORGANISED BY

Institute of Media Studies

KNOWLEDGE PARTNER

OdishaLive

Date: 3-4 May 2017 | Venue: Bhubaneswar, Odisha

CALL FOR PAPERS

The role of media in a democratic system has been widely debated. India has the largest democracy in the world and media has a powerful presence in the country. In recent times, Indian media has been subject to a lot of criticism for the manner in which they have disregarded their obligation to social responsibility.

Dangerous business practices in the field of media have affected the fabric of Indian democracy. Big industrial conglomerates in the business of media have threatened the existence of pluralistic viewpoints. Post liberalisation, transnational media organisations have spread their wings in the Indian market with their own global interests. This has happened at the cost of an Indian media which was initially thought to be an agent of ushering in social change through developmental programs directed at the non privileged and marginalised sections of the society.
Though media has at times successfully played the role of a watchdog of the government functionaries and has also aided in participatory communication, a lot still needs to be done.

In Indian democracy, media has a responsibility which is deeply associated with the socio-economic conditions. The present scenario is not quite encouraging and certain areas need to be addressed. It should be monitored that professional integrity and ethical standards are not sacrificed for sensational practices. The freedom of press in the country is a blessing for the people. However, this blessing can go terribly wrong when manipulations set in. The self-regulatory mechanism across media organisations need to be strong enough to stop anomalies whenever they occur. Press Council of India (PCI) need to be vigilant to stem the rot. Community participation is a goal that the media should strive for in a country like India.

In this context, the Institute of Media Studies (IMS) will organise a two-day national media conclave on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day on May 3 and 4. It will bring media professionals, academicians, policy makers, bureaucrats, research scholars and students together to discuss explosion of media in the country which has affected all other industry sectors and society. It will debate and deliberate the burning issues and find out the solution to these problems.

We invite you to submit high-quality research papers on the following sub-themes for the conclave.

PAPER SUB-THEMES
Media & Governance
Media, Social Harmony & Identity Politics
Dissent, Protest & Media
National Integrity: Issues & Narratives in Media
Privacy and People's Right to Know
Citizen Journalism, Social Media and Digital Impact
Media Ethics and Practices: The Changing Global Scenario

RULES FOR PAPER WRITING
§ Abstract should be within 300 words and the full paper should not exceed 3000 word limit. Selected papers will be published.
§ Fill the ‘REGISTRATION FORM’ and submit it through e-mail.
§ Refer the ‘SUBMISSION GUIDELINES’ for more details.

IMPORTANT DATES

Submission of Abstracts
By 10th April
Intimation of Acceptance
By 12th April
Submission of Full Paper
By 20th April
National Conclave
3-4 May

NO REGISTRATION FEE

FURTHER CONTACT
Prof Upendra Padhi,
Director of IMS
Mob.-+91 - 9040085633

Manoranjan Panda
Mob.- +91-9861977068 / 9040034312
E-mail: imsconclave@gmail.com

Submit Your Abstract to imsconclave@gmail.com

Column | Jagate Thiba Jetedina

Saqmaja Saptahika 8-14 April 2017

Competition for Media Students

CEMCA Community Radio Video Challenge 2017

Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia is announcing the fourth edition of Community Radio Video Challenge (CRVC) for all students pursuing any qualification in media. The theme for CRVC 2017 is "Community Radio for Sustainable Development".

About the Theme

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), officially known as “Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” is a set of seventeen aspirational "Global Goals" with 169 targets between them. Post 2015, these 17 goals have been adopted by United Nations, through a deliberative process involving its 194 Member States, as well as global civil society.

About Community Radio Video Challenge

The Community Radio Video Challenge (CRVC) was launched in 2013 as a joint initiative of the Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA) and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Its objective was to promote the engagement of Indian youth with community radio (CR), create awareness, and foster an understanding of CR’s importance for the self-expression, learning and development of local communities.

CEMCA has been working to promote the use of CR in learning for sustainable development since 2006. CEMCA has organized over 37 workshops in the past to create awareness about CR, ran a help-desk entitled “CEMCA Community Radio Facilitation Centre” to support new applicants, and served as a clearinghouse for information on CR. CEMCA helps capacity building of CR stations involving the local community in programme production.

Recognizing CR’s unique ability to encourage open dialogue and local transparency, give a voice to the less privileged, and foster good governance and social inclusion, CEMCA focuses on Community Media in its 2015-2021 six-year plan as a major focus area.

CRVC 2017 Awards Ceremony

Short films on the mentioned topic are invited from media students. The acceptable entries for CRVC will be evaluated by a distinguished jury. The winning films will receive awards and the filmmakers will be felicitated at a ceremony being organized by CEMCA at New Delhi on Wednesday, 17th May 2017.

Rules & Regulations

Eligibility

The competition is open to all students, who are currently pursuing any UG/PG/Diploma course on Media / journalism / mass communication or a media related discipline at any Indian educational institution during the period of the contest (upto 1^st May 2017).

Topic: Community Radio for Sustainable Development

Process

1. The length of the film submitted for the competition should be between 3 minutes to 5 minutes duration.
2. Students may use any type of camera to produce the video, but the final product has to be of an acceptable broadcast quality.
3. Final submission of the film should be done in High Resolution DVD or in a flash / pen-drive at CEMCA office either in person or through courier / post.
4. Students must upload the mp4 version of the film to YouTube, Vimeo or Blip Tv.
5. Students must register and submit the link of their video to the Video Competition page at http://crvc.cemca.org.in. (The submission is free of cost).
6. Students should submit the script of the video, copyright declaration, including the license to release the video in CC-BY-SA.
7. Student should submit to CEMCA a certificate of studentship from Head of the Department / Dean / Director of the Institute authenticating the work of the student.
8. CEMCA reserves the rights to accept or reject any film without assigning any reason. The number of awards may increase or decrease at the sole discretion of the organizers.
9. Any disputes will be subjected to the jurisdiction of courts in New Delhi.

Deadlines  Last date for submission online: 1st May 2017  Last date for receipt of documentation at CEMCA: 1st May 2017  Announcement of award winners: 8th May 2017  Distribution of awards: 17th May 2017 Criteria for Awards Eligible entries will be scored on the basis of the following guidelines:  25 points: Overall impact (persuasive, informational, educational)  25 points: Originality and creativity (concepts, ideas, format)  25 points: Relevance and clarity of message  25 points: Technical proficiency and quality The outstation participants and the award winners will be invited for the award ceremony at New Delhi and reimbursed round trip 3AC train ticket. Panel of Judges The panel of judges to review the submissions will be decided by CEMCA. Awards  One 1st Prize: INR 50,000  One 2nd Prize: INR 30,000  One 3rd Prize: INR 20,000  Five Special Recognitions: INR 10,000  Participation certificate for all accepted films.

For Details see:
http://crvc.cemca.org.in

Column | Bindu Bisarga

Pratibimba, 26 MARCH-1 April 2017 

Column | Window Seat

Window Seat | Mrinal Chatterjee

Summer

April is the cruelest month, wrote Eliot. In India April is the month when a brief spring gives way to a long spell of summer.

In many regions April is marked by different festivals as summer, the first season of the year begins. In Andhra Ugadi marks the beginning of summer (this year it was celebrated on March 29) with puja followed by sumptuous food. Interestingly neem and mango leaves form important part of the puja paraphernalia. This has several scientific and metaphoric explanations. The same pattern could be seen in different regions of the country.

A close look at the puja paraphernalia and rituals will tell you how close they are to the nature and environment. Problem is over time, we have stuck to the rituality without looking at its significance. Put simply we have started doing things mechanically, just because it has been done this way for ages without understanding the reason behind it. When this happens, the rituals acquire a rigidity. When we follow something or do something without understanding, it leads to a situation when bigots take over. They equate these rituals or say the rigid way of doing the rituals with religion. And it creates conflict.

As summer sun burns into the cold, let it ignite our quest for knowledge.

Photo: Ashok Panda

Summer 2

As summer sets in, you’ll see the familiar pictures of girls moving with their faces covered with dupatta and holding colourful umbrellas. This picture never fails to amaze me with its mystic appeal and riot of colurs. Then there will be this picture of people lining up for water near the stand posts or water tankers. In rural areas ladies’ going to far off places to fetch water has been a recurring picture.

Summer also brings with it the sweet smell of jasmine and fruits- lots of them, watermelon, mango, guava. At the lazy summer afternoons it has always been a treat to partake of lots of ripe mangos, soaked in water in a balti.

But for that I have to wait a bit as mangos have not ripened at the place where I live.

Cognitive dissonance

You have often heard this: Cognitive dissonance is growing in modern times. Cognitive dissonance is a fancy term for mental disharmony or a lack of peace of mind. If we consistently fail to do what we know is right, and/or keep doing what we know is wrong, we will lose peace of mind and experience cognitive dissonance.

Because we can't stand living this way, instead of correcting our behaviour, we repress and deny our feelings, rationalize our behaviour, justify our actions, start believing our own lies—and end up with a hardened heart and dead conscience. It is a dangerous course to follow, which leads to self-destruction.

Therefore do what your conscience says is right.

Life Funda

Ek din ek ladke ki girlfrnd ka BIRTHDAY tha. Boy was not in that city.

So, he ordered 24 RED ROSE for his girlfriend.

He called her up and said, Dear maine tumhare liye utne ROSE hain, jitni saal ki tum ho gyi ho.

While delivering florist thought: Ye aajka mera sabse achha customer hai, chalo ise 10 ROSE FREE me de deta hu. So, he gave 34 instead of 24.

Aur aaj tak ladka nahi samajh paya ki uska BREAK-UP kynu hua..!

Morale 1: Kisika jyada bhalai karne ki kosish mat karo, mamla ulta ho sakta hai.

Extra Dose: Hua kuchh yun ki, Woh ladkiki sadi is floristse ho gaya. Na Floristko pata na Ladki ko pata, break up ke pichhe kon tha.

Morale2: Wahi hota hai jo manjure khuda hota hai.

(Got the first part of the story from a fb posting. Extra dose by yours truely)

Tailpiece

Maine suryadev se puchha, Prabhu abhi to April ki bas suruat hai. Abhi se 40 degree?

Suryadev ne kaha, Pagle, Abhi to party suru hui hai...!

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The columnist, a journalist turned media academician lives in Dhenkanal, in Central Odisha. He can be contacted at mrinalchatterjee@ymail.com

Media JOBS

Times of India, Chandigarh

Times of India, Chandigarh edition is planning to relaunch from 13th April by expanding some of its operations. They are urgently in need of 8 desk sub-editors and copy-editors. They also need one graphic designer. should have knowledge of InDesign.
Contact-saubhik.debnath@timesgroup.com. saubhik.debnath@gmail.com

DNA

DNA edit page is looking for an edit writer around 3-4 years of experience, who can write on a variety of news topics. Candidates can be from Delhi or Mumbai.

CVs to be emailed to jiby.kattakayam@dnaindia.net

Column | Jagate Thiba Jetedina

Samaja Saptahika 1-7 April 2017