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DIBRUGARH: The Centre for Studies in Journalism & Mass Communication (CSJMC), Dibrugarh University, one of the finest media and communications institutions of Northeast India, successfully hosted their two-day debut edition of 'The Kaleido Conclave' in collaboration with Oil India Ltd, Duliajan and Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Ltd at the Indira Miri conference hall, Dibrugarh University on Thursday.
Eminent media dignitaries from northeast India, namely Karma Paljor, editor-in-chief of East Mojo, seasoned journalist Oineetom Ojah, OIL spokesperson Tridiv Hazarika and independent filmmaker Jaicheng Zxai Dohutia of Baghjan fame were present on the first day and Guwahati-based master puppeteer Binita Devi, Ministry of Culture fellowship awardee, graced the occasion on the second day.
The two-day event focused on the ever-growing and crucial practices across media, namely Journalism, Public Relations, Cinema and New Media and the significance of understanding the industry nuances across these diverse fortes in academia.
In his message, Dr Probin Kumar Gogoi, chairperson, CSJMC, Dibrugarh University said, "I am elated that we were able to successfully host the first ever edition of the Kaleido Conclave'22 organized by CSJMC. The sole idea of the conclave was to celebrate the gathering of illustrious national and regional media dignitaries and our students to allow a fruitful exchange of ideas and dialogue to close the gap between industry and academia. I hope we have been able to achieve that in the debut edition and look forward to the editions to come." The inaugural session ignited conversations on the new world of journalism, on public relations and convergence of data and storytelling, emerging practices in independent film-making.
Chief guest, Prof. Deb Kumar Chakraborty, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, highlighted how policies with the help of media as the conduit had the power to be a change agent to bring about the needed changes in education and overall national development.
East Mojo's Karma Paljor, who came in as the New Media resource person, commenced the session and stressed the importance of understanding the nuances of the digital news landscape. He said, "Understanding the digital audience is key. The future of digital media in the context of news is not reporting on ground but rather fact-checking expertise alongside data journalism. Journalists are going to play a key role as fact finders, and there is a bright future for it."
Seasoned journalist Oineetom Ojah added how journalism had undergone a sea change with each day throwing new challenges and ever-changing treatment of news by diverse readers. "Never leave your ethics and credibility behind and it is the only legacy that you can leave behind. There is immense hope amongst the young generation in the media." The second day ended on a high note with a puppetry workshop conducted by master puppeteer Binita Devi.
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