November 2020 Fortnight Issue 2 12 Pages JOURNALISM@DME Affiliated to GGSIP University, New Delhi Approved by Bar Council of India Ofcial Newsletter of DME Media School

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Delhi Metropolitan Education, New Delhi NCR in association with Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia presents WHAT'S IN THIS ISSUE A Hybrid Film Festival 15th-21st December 2020 National Science Film Festival of India ...3-5 4th National Media Conclave ...7-8 SENDSEND YOUR ENTRIES ENTRIES NOW! NOW Development Communication cif.dme.ac.in Cinema 'n Covid-19 Impact Guest Lecture ...9 Organized by DME Media School, Noida and School of Communications and Creative Arts, Deakin University, Australia Short film Fiction film Documentary Ad film Musical Animation film Covid-19 Lockdown diary 100 years of Media Education ...9 BG Verghese Lecture of November 2020 Know Your Seniors ...10 Media is no longer the fourth estate but Faculty Achievements ...10 Say it in ...10 B.G.Verghese a business, says Punya Prasun Bajpai Lecture Series Aamaan Alam Khan Cartoon ...10 Book Review ...12 Film and Series Review ...12

Mr Punya Prasun Bajpai has more than three decades of experience in electronic and print media. He has worked with various reputed media agencies such as Jansatta and NDTV. He has been a prime-time anchor for Zee News and also hosted shows like Masterstroke at ABP News. He is the only journalist to have received the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award twice.

Mr Punya Prasun Bajpai, a celebrated Mr Bajpai explained the way politicians growth and for creating a better society. journalist, news anchor and recipient of with criminal cases are fearlessly Mr Aman Sahni, Vice Chairman, DME prestigious Ramnath Goenka Excellence in contesting elections and getting richer, thanked Mr Bajpai for imparting his Journalism Award shared insights of therefore further widening the gap between knowledge for the betterment of the journalism and the media industry while them and the common man. “In India, students and appreciated the way he speaking on 'Contemporary Media and politics define the constitution and not the discussed everything in detail which many Ethical issues' on November 19. This was Supreme court,” said Mr Bajpai while journalists fear to do. part of the monthly B G Verghese lecture asserting that a journalist must decipher Hon'ble Justice Bhanwar Singh, Director series organised by DME Media School. the politics of the country. General, DME while expressing his During his hour long session, he interacted He then flagged several lapses on the part gratitude said, “A journalist should be with the students on issues ranging from of the government that were unearthed brave and fearless just like Mr Bajpai”. FIRs on journalists, TRP rigging case to during the lockdown. While praising Dr Ambrish Saxena, Professor and Dean, advertisers blacklisting news channels for European countries like Britain for DME Media School, appreciated Mr hate-mongering. opening schools and colleges as the Bajpai's idea of interacting and answering Mr Bajpai initiated by describing media as lockdown conditions eased, he said that questions of students rather than following a bridge between the government and the the education of students was neglected a conventional approach of lecturing on the people. “Democracy Shayad Kisi Bhi State during COVID- 19 phase. given topic. “This shows how unique Mr Mein Tabhi Zinda Reh Sakti Hai Jab While answering to a query of a student, Bajpai's approach towards journalism is”, Media Swatantr Ho” -Democracy can only Mr Bajpai affirmed that inefficient he said. stay alive in the state where media is institutions prompt media trial. He referred “I cannot thank you enough for independent- emphasised the veteran to the absence of healthy competition enlightening our students on contemporary journalist while initiating the lecture. He among media houses, a condition that has issues”, said Dr Susmita Bala, Professor claimed that the definition of media has eventually resulted in rigging. and Head, DME Media School. changed from the fourth estate to a mere Before the conclusion of the session, Mr Mr Mohit Kishore Vatsa, Assistant business institution where media houses Bajpai answered numerous questions Professor, DME Media School, moderated have been trying to evolve a business asked by the students. He urged them to be the session. model for survival. informed and gain knowledge for their

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B 12, Sector 62, Noida Tel.: 7042667951, 7042667516 dme.ac.in /dmenoida /dmenoida /dmenoida National Science Film Festival of India opened with DME as Academic Partner Aamaan Alam Khan humanity has its attention on science and technology to look for a solution to the corona pandemic”. Mr Anil Kumar Srivastava, Additional Director General, Doordarshan, noted, “One thing common in all the entries was how every filmmaker tried to convey a message.” He as Jury Chair had systematically analysed numerous films submitted for the festival. Prof. Shambhu Nath Singh, media academician, emphasised on the need of fostering scientific temper in the country. He made this remark while raising attention to a situation in which several people are seen flouting COVID-19 guidelines. Mr Abhijit Das Gupta, veteran filmmaker and cinema academician, underlined the importance of technology in today's world. 10th National Science Film Festival of devoid of science. He said, “You will drift away unless you India (NSFFI) happening this time in “Indian minds need to decolonize, we have keep up with time; we must adopt online mode was inaugurated by Mr Jishnu a scientific heritage,” he said while technology and use it at the fullest”. Dev Varma, Deputy Chief Minister of affirming that not everything has to come Mr Girish Kasaravalli, veteran filmmaker, Tripura on November 24 morning. from the West. He also reiterated the asserted that it is imperative to ask Vigyan Prasar, Department of Science and importance of scientific temper in the questions. He said, “Science makes the Technology, Government of India in Indian society and described cinema as basic of all activities”. collaboration with Tripura State Council one such field where science is related to The programme was moderated by Mr for Science and Technology, Government art. Abhinav Chaturvedi, an eminent actor. It of Tripura, has organised this 4-day Mrs Tanusree Deb Barma, Secretary, concluded with a vote of thanks by Mr (November 24 – 27) festival. Delhi DST&E, Government of Tripura (Member Nimish Kapoor, Festival Convener and Metropolitan Education is an Academic Secretary, TSCST), emphasised on the Scientist 'E', Vigyan Prasar. Partner of NSFFI. significance of such festivals. She said, “It The inaugural session was also attended by Applauding the efforts of Vigyan Prasar is a great way to encourage scientific Dr Ambrish Saxena, Professor and Dean for organising such an event, Mr Varma temperament through the use of cinema”. DME Media School, Dr Susmita Bala, described the relationship between Dr Nakul Parashar, Director, Vigyan Head, DME Media School, along with philosophy and science in India and Prasar, said, “At this juncture, the whole faculty members and students of DME. asserted that our spirituality cannot be 10th National Science Film Festival promotes science and cinema Sukriti Arora Vigyan Prasar, Department of Science and the nuances of this art with a pragmatic of cinema. Vigyan Prasar was a key partner Technology, Government of India in approach. for the 'Cineaste International Film collaboration with Tripura State Council Festival of India (CIFFI) 2019'. Dr Nakul for Science and Technology, Government Parashar, Director Vigyan Prasar, was an of Tripura, organised the10th National esteemed guest at the inaugural ceremony Science Film Festival of India on of CIFFI 2019 and Mr Nimish Kapoor, November 24-27, 2020 with DME Media Scientist 'E', Vigyan Prasar had chaired a School as its official academic partner. curate session during the festival. Several The four-day online celebration of science science films were also screened during films focussed on promoting scientific special segments at CIFFI 2019. knowledge and temper amongst the CIFFI-2020: Cinema 'n Covid-19 Impact masses. Approximately 120 films were As these festivals are a testimony to the screened in the competitive category power of cinema as a tool of infotainment, during this festival, in addition to four Vigyan Prasar and Delhi Metropolitan Vigyan Prasar is, once again, collaborating panel discussions and five master classes Education with DME for it celebrated film festival on various subjects encompassing science, Delhi Metropolitan Education and Vigyan CIFFI 2020 to be held in hybrid mode in filmmaking, media and the ongoing Prasar, the organiser of National Science association with Deakin University, pandemic. Film Festival of India (NSFFI), Melbourne, Australia from December 15- These sessions were attended by people International Science Film Festival of 21. Mr Nimish Kapoor, Scientist 'E', from across different sections of the India (ISFFI) and India International Vigyan Prasar, will conduct a workshop on society, including the faculty and students Science Festival (IISF) have had a long- 'Science Filmmaking' during the film of DME Media School. As budding standing synergetic alliance for the cause festival. filmmakers, students had the opportunity to hear experts of the industry and learn

November 2020 Fortnight Issue 2 Page 3 Addressing the Digital Divide a must for Science Communication says Dr Ambrish Saxena Priyanka Naithani arisen by the deep rooted digital divide in mind the target audience. She said, in the community. “We have to address “A huge population of our target digital divide while we talk about audience is the young generation, and science communication.” he remarked. we need to keep in mind what they Dr Saxena supported extensive use of demand of it.” She reiterated that social media for science social media and OTT platforms are communication. He particularly the best bet to take to form content that emphasised on the use of WhatsApp would reach the target audience more for dissemination of science related strongly. information. He, however, cautioned Dr Sanjay Singh Baghel, Faculty of about the menace of misinformation Media Studies, Delhi University talked and disinformation on social media about the importance of content The 10th edition of the National platforms. creation to disseminate stronger Science Film Festival of India (NSFFI) Mr Abhishek Suryawanshi, Director, messages. Citing an example from his organised by Vigyan Prasar, Project Wikipedia SWASTHA, school days he said, “In schools the Department of Science and emphasised on the importance of hardest of topics were very easily Technology witnessed its final panel digital literacy when it comes to explained by interesting storytelling discussion in online mode on the topic science communications. “People need styles and we should apply that in the 'Digital media, social media and to understand what is good science and science communications as well.” science communications' on November what is bad science since people Dr Nakul Parashar, Director, Vigyan 27, 2020. generally believe that if it's on the Prasar, the chair of the discussion, The panel discussion having an internet it is right.” congratulated the panellists for the extensive team of stalwarts ranging Dr Neetu Jain, Associate Professor in scholastic discussion on the very from academia to media witnessed a Organizational and Behavioral prevalent topic of the current times and scholastic deliberation on the role of Science, Indian Institute of Public expressed his desire to see more digital media in science Administration, New Delhi talked development in the field of science communication. about the need to form content keeping communication in the coming future. Mr Santosh Pandey, Managing Editor, India Science Wire, Vigyan Prasar, and the moderator for the session initiated the discussion with his observation of science communication and social media. “The representation of science in social media is not up to the mark or satisfactory and certainly not in sync with the kind of progress India is making of late” he said while emphasising on the need for a fair representation of science related activities in media. Dr Sreedher Ramamurthy, Tele Learning and Community Radio Practitioner, New Delhi and the guru of community radio in India, talked about the possible involvement of digital radio as the medium of disseminating science communication. “Without consuming much bandwidth, radio can be a good medium to reach the most interior parts of the rural India,” he said. Dr Ambrish Saxena, Professor and Dean, DME Media School, Noida, citing various personal experiences talked about the importance of scientific temper in the process of developing science communication. He also talked about the difficulty

November 2020 Fortnight Issue 2 Page 4 Brilliance rewarded in Award Ceremony of 10th National Science Film Festival Aamaan Alam Khan

The four-day long celebration of 115 were selected to be screened at watching them.” science through film making at the the festival,” he said. The discussions and discourse 10th National Science Film Festival Congratulating all the participants, focused not only on science and of India (NSFFI) culminated with a Mr Girish Kasaravalli, Veteran films, but also narratives and vibrant online award ceremony on filmmaker and award jury chair storytelling. Mr Girish Kasaravalli, November 27 evening. Exceptional reminded everyone that participating Veteran filmmaker and award jury filmmakers from all over the country is as important as winning, making chair said, “Most of the filmmakers were conferred with awards and cash films help educate people and spread know what to say but the problem is prizes under various categories for scientific temper. how to say it.” showcasing their work at the festival. The award ceremony was then Surprised by the astonishing films The festival witnessed screening of initiated with a glimpse of shortlisted presented in the 'Rainbow' category around 115 movies and numerous films in every category following by school students, Mr Siddharth panel discussions and sessions about which the winners were announced Kak, Filmmaker, said, “Even Cinema and Science. by the jury members and eminent veterans need to learn sometimes.” Dr Nakul Parashar, Director, Vigyan guests. Prasar, while talking about the The festival witnessed a celebration numerous challenges posed by the Ms Sunanda Rao, senior journalist of science and scientific temperament pandemic during the festival said, and Mr Arun Chadha Senior working in sync with human “We have crossed many obstacles filmmaker, both talked about expression of creativity and and we will continue to do so in the inculcating filmmaking skills for storytelling. It brought into light future as well.” science from an early age in students young and veteran filmmakers who agreeing to which Mr Mukesh portrayed new modes of expression Subsequently, Mr Nimish Kapoor, Sharma, Member of Jury, added, for cinema and deliberated on festival convener and scientist 'E', “Vigyan Prasar must support school furthering science communication Vigyan Prasar, introduced two new students and bring out the talent in and storytelling. Concluding the award categories in the festival, them.” festival and highlighting the immense 'Destination State Award' and learning and knowledge achieved in 'Poonam Chaurasia Award'. He Praising all the filmmakers, Dr Debamitra Mitra, Former Director, the four days, Dr Nakul Parashar further apprised the viewers of the said, “In this world of rapidness only overwhelming entries received from Satyajit Ray Film & Television institute, Kolkata, said “There was thing which is stationery is our the film makers for this event. “We fundamentals” received total 372 films out of which no dearth of knowledge in the films; I really enjoyed evaluating and

November 2020 Fortnight Issue 2 Page 5 Delhi Metropolitan Education, New Delhi NCR in association with Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia presents Cineaste InternationalInternational FilmFilm FestivalFestival ofof IndiaIndia CI I2020 A Hybrid Film Festival Cinema 'n Covid-19 Impact #Cinema2020 15-21 December 2020

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B 12, Sector 62, Noida Tel.: 7042667951, 7042667516 dme.ac.in /dmenoida /dmenoida /dmenoida Inauguration of 4th National Media Conclave Communication and Dialogue are key to changes and two sides of the same coin: Dharmendra Pradhan Mudita Raj The fourth edition of Amongst the guest of National Media Conclave honour in the inaugural (NMC), organised by ceremony were well- Institute of Media Studies known media (IMS) under Utkal academicians and University, was professionals - Vice- inaugurated by Mr chancellor of Utkal Dharmendra Pradhan, University Union Minister for (Bhubaneswar) Prof. Petroleum and Natural Soumendra Mohan Gas, on November 21. The Patnaik, Vice-Chancellor two-day conclave on the of MGM University theme 'Communication Prof. Dr Sudhir for Social Change' was a Gavhane, Vice- tribute to former Chief Chancellor of Haridev Minister of Orissa Dr Harekrushna Mahtab and his Joshi University of Journalism & Mass Communication, journalistic works on the occasion of his 121st birth (Jaipur) Prof. Om Prakash Thanvi, Pro Vice-Chancellor of anniversary. Adamas University (West Bengal) Prof. Ujjwal K In his inaugural address, Mr Pradhan highlighted the Chowdhury, Professor of Eminence in Department of Mass developmental journalism practice of the former Chief Communication and Journalism of Tezpur Central Minister through his column 'Gaon Majlis'. “Dr Mahtab University Dr. Sunil Kanta Behera, Director of CEC New was a great freedom fighter, diplomat, politician, Delhi Prof. Jagat Bhushan Nadda and Vice-Chancellor of administrator, writer, social Kushabhau Thakre University of reformer, and to top them all – a Journalism and Mass great journalist. Through the 3 plenary sessions held Communication (KTUJM), (Raipur) Prajatantra, he created a platform In the three plenary sessions, discussions were held Prof. Baldev Sharma. for the budding writers that laid the about 'Participatory Communication and Participatory Mr Bhartruhari Mahtab, Member of foundation stone for the Media', 'Cross-Cultural Dialogue: The Shared Awareness' Lok Sabha, Editor of Prajatantra development of future Odia and 'Communication Technologies and Social Change'. and son of Dr Harekrushna Mahtab, literature, he said. Talking about the Various academicians and eminent media personnel also spoke on this occasion. theme of the conclave, Mr Pradhan from around the country participated and enlightened Enlightening the listeners about said, “Communication and Dialogue the attendees with their thoughts. journalism and its fair practices, he are key to changes and are two sides said, that journalists should have a of the same coin.” child's eye. “They should be able to put the facts as they see This was the fourth edition of National Media Conclave without any malice”, he added. organised for the deliberation and discussions among media Commenting on the present situation of lack of planners, academicians and practitioners. The conclave is accountability in journalism, Mahtab said, “Institutions do the brain-child of Prof. Upendra Padhi, Director of IMS not maintain the critical distance from governance.” He and chairman of the Conclave. He welcomed all the further advised young practitioners to remember the Codes, dignitaries of the session on the virtual medium and hoped Values and Ethics of Journalism. for a rich session on the theme, “Communication for Social Various discussions and deliberations happened around Change”. He also, used the opportunity to pay his respects theme. Prof. Ujjwal K. Chowdhury in his talk highlighted to Dr Harekrushna Mahtab and called him a “visionary the positive side and talked about the Sociological Theory, ahead of his times.” The inaugural ceremony of the “Media mediates Social Change”. He then, went on to conclave was moderated by Shri Deba Prasad Dash, an summarize the discussion and presented the essence of the eminent writer. complete session in his talk.

November 2020 Fortnight Issue 2 Page 7 First Plenary in National Media Conclave Voice of citizens is lost in the Media experts deliberate on process of dramatization of participatory communication journalism: Dr Ambrish Saxena and citizen empowerment Mudita Raj Mudita Raj In the first plenary session of the National Media The first plenary session of the fourth edition of National Conclave (NMC), Dr Ambrish Saxena, Professor and Media Conclave (NMC), was based on the theme Dean, DME Media School, spoke on Social 'Participatory Communication and Participatory Accountability of Media, User Generated Content and Media and Social Accountability and Citizen Participatory Journalism. Empowerment'. The session was chaired by Prof. Biswajit Das, founding director of Centre for Culture, Dr Saxena initiated by defining social accountability as Media and Governance, JMI New Delhi. an approach under which accountability is ensured to the citizens who rely on the civic engagements and The speakers included Dr Devendra Sharma, Professor of where communication is in a dual-direction, i.e. in Communication and Performance, Department of which ordinary citizens and citizen groups participate Communication, California State University, USA, Dr directly or indirectly in exacting accountability. Vinod Paravala, Senior Professor of Communication & UNESCO Chair on Community Media, Dr Sonal Pandya, He said social accountability refers to a wide range of Professor and Head, Department of Journalism and Mass actions and mechanisms that citizens, communities, Communication, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad and Dr independent media and civil society organisations can Ambrish Saxena, Professor and Dean, DME Media use to hold public officials accountable. “Evidence School, Delhi Metropolitan Education, Noida. The from around the world suggests that social moderator of the session was Dr Fakir Mohan Nahak, accountability mechanisms can contribute to improved Associate Professor and HoD, UIMS, Chandigarh governance, increased development effectiveness University. through better service delivery, and citizen The Chairperson of the session was Prof. Biswajit Das, empowerment”, he added. Founding Director of Centre for Culture, Media and Dr Saxena further covered issues of e-governance, Governance Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi. Prof. Das, in media accountability, self-regulation, fake news and his concluding remarks thanked the speakers for sharing the use of innovative instruments that are internet- their words of wisdom and summarized the session by based. Talking about contemporary issues, he sharing his insight on Social Media and how it should be highlighted the coverage of Sushant Singh Rajput case celebrated as a medium. Talking about Participatory by Arnab Goswami. He pointed that the voice of Communication, he said “Participatory Communication citizens has been lost in the process of dramatization of provides a new breathing space for engagement.” The journalism. session ended with rekindling the hope in participatory In the end, he highlighted the importance of Citizen communication. Journalism, as it provides a platform to the user and bridges the gap between mainstream media and Social Media which is otherwise getting lost in the 'brand of journalism' being practiced today. He said, for empowering citizens truly, bidirectional engagement is a must. New media technology such as social networking and media-sharing websites has made citizen journalism more accessible to people worldwide and hence empowering people, he added.

November 2020 Fortnight Issue 2 Page 8 Key to social development is The lecture was hosted by Dr Ambrish Saxena, Professor and Dean, DME Media School, Ms Sanchita Chakraborty, awareness at grassroots level: Assistant professsor and Mr Pramod Pandey Assistant Meeta Mishra professor in DME Media School. Yashika Aggarwal Dr Susmita Bala, Head DME Media School thanked Ms Mishra for unfolding various expects of development issue DME Media School organised a special virtual lecture by in the country. “Such lectures are important for students to Ms Meeta Mishra, a senior journalist on 'Development get familiar with the contemporary development of the issues in India and the role of mainstream media' on society”, she added. November 23 in order to sensitise students about the The session was later opened up for questions by inquisitive crucial role of media in dynamic aspects of development media aspirants. Ms Chakraborty concluded the session by DME Media School organised a special virtual lecture by extending a vote of thanks to Ms Mishra and the Ms Meeta Mishra, a senior journalist on 'Development participants.

Celebrating 100 years of Journalism and Media Education in South Asia DME joins International Web-Convention as Academic Collaborator Mudita Raj

The International Web-Convention commemorating 100 years of Journalism and Media Education in South Asia is being held on December 19 and 20. The Convention is being organised by Institute for International Journalism issues in India and the role of mainstream media' on (IIJ), Ohio University, USA, Dr Anamika Ray Memorial November 23 in order to sensitise students about the Trust (ARMT), Guwahati and Institute of Media Studies crucial role of media in dynamic aspects of development. and Research (IMSR), Mysore in association with South Asian Communication Association (SACA), USA and Ms Mishra is currently associated with Magna Publishing Public Relations Council of India (PRCI), India. Company as a resident editor. She has also been a part of Celebrating the occasion, DME Media School, Delhi The Hindustan Times as a chief sub-editor. Metropolitan Education, has decided to partner as an Using the example of a case with migrant workers during Academic Collaborator. COVID-19, Ms Mishra underlined the role media plays in In 1920 Dr. Annie Besant started offering Journalism as a bringing essential developmental issues to the spotlight. subject of study along with other subjects at her national She mentioned the recent developments in media and also university located at Adyar, Chennai. Journalism education highlighted the importance of feedback-friendly medium of in India started developing after Independence. Journalism social media as a platform for participatory journalism. and media education took a big leap in 1980s, as we Ms Mishra criticised the common practice of people to witnessed the growth in electronic media and various blame the media for the happenings around the globe. She private and government institutes started offering various courses from diplomas to doctoral degrees. also talked about the rapidly growing coverage of development issues at the grassroot level. The convention will drive forward the discussion and create a common forum for deliberation of renowned While stating the evolving role of media, Ms Mishra said academicians, scholars and professionals to discuss future “New media doesn't only report about happenings, but also opportunities and development in Media Education. about what is going wrong and this is a step forward for development”.

November 2020 Fortnight Issue 2 Page 9 Know Your Seniors Shreya Jha Siddharth Kukreja, a final year student of DME Media School is What role has DME and Taabiir played in your pursuit of the student convener of DME's theatre society 'Taabiir.' He has acting? been associated with theatre societies across Delhi, including DME and Taabiir have played an integral part in my pursuit of the troupe of National School of Drama. acting. When I was a fresher, the theatre He is also an aspiring filmmaker and society was on the verge of being scrapped as performs well in academics. people had lost interest and I had just joined When and what inspired you to be a part the society. My friends, Shubham Mandal and of theatre? Siddharth Choudhary were the constant I never got inspiration from one person to support for me, and we started participating in join the theatre, but ever since I was a competitions, winning them, and gradually child, I liked wearing costumes and people gained interest and now 'Taabiir' is enjoyed looking at the tableaus of gods on doing really good. We have a strong team, and various occasions. I used to wonder how to I am thankful that I am the student convener get involved in all of this as it really of this society. fascinated me back then. Looking at my How do you manage to keep a balance inclinations towards theatre my father took between your studies and extracurricular me to attend a workshop at Theatre activities? Education Company in 2008 and that was Journalism and Mass communication needs my first ever theatre experience. Later in general knowledge and aptitude for reading. I 2009, I performed my first play, and that is don't put a lot of pressure on myself for how the journey began. studies; I just read a lot and explore new Do you want to pursue theatre as a career? things. I wouldn't pursue theatre as a career because there is not enough What advice would you like to impart to the theatre scope in it, any good theatre artist would want to pursue a aspirants? career in movies or TV because that provide you livelihood. My advice is that read a lot, your vocabulary must be very Metropolitan cities like Delhi can't provide you a good earning strong in order to deliver dialogues, secondly, never be in theatre to sustain. I think working as an educator for the demotivated, never give up, keep trying and keep practicing and theatre is better than working as a theatre artist in this country. one day you will succeed. Faculty Achievements Dr Ambrish Saxena delivers special lecture on writing principles at Aditi College Dr Ambrish Saxena, Dean, DME Media School, delivered a special lecture on “Print aur electronic media ke lekhan siddhanton me antar” (Difference in the writing principles of print and electronic media) at Aditi College, Delhi University, on November 3. Dr Saxena gives valuable suggestions in AC meeting at K R Mangalam University Dr Ambrish Saxena attended the 24th meeting of the Academic Council in K R Mangalam University, Gurugram, and gave his valuable suggestions for academic improvement on November 12.

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November 2020 Fortnight Issue 2 Page 10 Become a wholesome media professional at DME Media School

DME Media School hosts a variety of academic, cultural and media events, organised by our skilled students. The Media School focuses equally on industry exposure and academic requirements of the students, leading to successful internships and placements in media organisations.

International Collaboration with Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia Collaboration with Vigyan Prasar Collaboration with various Indian Universities (Adamas University, KR Mangalam University) Representation in National and International Media Conclaves

Mr Vivek Vaswani, Film Actor, Producer Ms. Peenaz Tyagi, Senior Anchor/ Editor, Mr Khalid Mohamed, Journalist, Editor, Mr Tigmanshu Dhulia, an eminent and Director, during Annual Academic News Nation being felicitated with Film Critic, Screenwriter and Film Director, Filmmaker, during CIFFI, an International Conference ICAN 2 organised by DME Ganesh Shankar Vidyarti Award for Value during CIFFI, an International Film Film Festival organised by DME Media Media School. Based Journalism at Vritika- Media Fest Festival organised by DME Media School. School. of DME Media School.

B 12, Sector 62, Noida Tel.: 7042667951, 7042667516 dme.ac.in /dmenoida /dmenoida /dmenoida Our Moon Has Blood Clots A Memoir of a lost home in Kashmir Khushi Nagpal Our Moon has Blood Clots is the story of a they had a beautiful house with 20 rooms in it young 14-year-old boy, Pandita who has seen and now they are forced to live in a single the paradise on earth-Kashmir, shed with the room like cattle with other families. blood of many and of how he and his family This book falls under the autobiography genre were forced to leave their beautiful home in but it is not wrong to say that it has given the valley and be refugees in their own words to the pain of every Kashmiri Pandit country. family that they felt in the early 1990s, in a The story proceeds year after year, touching very exceptional way. The author has bound upon all small and big incidents like warning each and every aspect with such perfection from the mosque, display of photos of that it is tough to keep the book aside without prominent Pandit men, destruction of Hindu finishing it. temples, Benazir Bhutto's speech provoking This book will definitely bring tears in your the feeling of freedom in the minds of Islamic eyes because of all the pain that Kashmir militants and narrates how each of these The Book- Pandits felt after leaving their mother land. events led to their eviction from their ancestral Our Moon has Blood Clots Ratings: land. The part which makes the biggest impact Language- English on the mind and heart is the one where the Good reads: 4.2/5 Author- Rahul Pandita author shows the pain of his mother who is Rs. 320/- Flipkart: 4.6/5 never tired of recalling that back in Kashmir Price- Series Laxmii: A horror- Web Directors: Raghava Lawrence Review comedy hoot to Cast: Akshaya Kumar, Kiara Advani, Sharad Kelkar and Tusshar Kapoor Film and Series Review transgenders Yashika Aggarwal 'Maa kasam mai chudiya pehan lunga' says Christian father claiming to be a master of our hero, Asif depicting a glamorously paranormal activities. isogynistic approach within starting minutes The trying to be horror-comedy can be called of the screen. as a result of non-landing jokes even with Cutting straight through the societal Kumar's forte for comedy. Though the loosing stereotypes of gender and religion, Laxmii, a of the grip part for Laxmii is not just its vague Disney + Hotstar release is somewhat a execution but also the placing and irrational cliché mainstream Bollywood bomb. In an logic associated with the songs of the album. effort to highlight the sufferings of the trans- Not only 'Burj Khalifa' but also the well- community, the movie ends up mocking the choreographed energy dripped song 'Bam same through so-called non-acceptable Bolle' promotes the stereotypical assumption feminine behaviour. that the trans community may be a group of The soaked irony of the plot presented by the people dancing around the fire while clapping director of the original Tamil movie, their hands. Kanchana, Raghava Lawrence, is embraced Other ratings With Kumar's exaggerated feminine portrayal during the vindication of the mythical notions 2.2/10 IMDb of Laxmi, a revenge-seeking trans-woman opposed in the initial minutes of the frame. 2/5 Times of India spirit, inhabited in Asif's body, the The storyline, in the beginning, revolves characterization somehow spills. Though, the around Asif (Akshaya Kumar) a Muslim man flashback duration of the ghost works as a mic trying to impress Rashmi's (Kiara Advani) dad as dropping moment. Here enters Shared Kelkar playing Laxmii compensation for not only running away to marry her but the transgender in her former life, owning the screen with an also for choosing a Muslim partner in a Hindu dominated explosive yet on-point energy. It would be fair enough to rate nation. The piece appreciates religious equality not merely the movie as 2 out of 5. The concluding teary aspect during by presenting a Hindu-Muslim couple but also by justifying the portrayal of Laxmii as a mother, describing motherhood the superstitions of a Hindu pandit, a Muslim baba, and a as a feeling beyond genders is indeed commendable.

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