Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Telangana . . . . . March 11, 2010

Telangana was the next subject of interest under the theme “Regional Resurgences and Media Response” for the 110th episode of World Around. The direction of Mrs. Sumedha Mishra helped the group to put across their creativity.

Issues Covered: The group talked about separation of Telangana, the Government’s reaction, the public’s agitation and the media’s response. There was discussion on what would be the future of Hyderabad if Telangana becomes a separate state. Whether it will be a part of Telangana or Andhra Pradesh was a big question. Violence at Osmania University demanding a separate state of Telangana also became one of the main points of discussion. Focus was drawn on some of the main reasons like regionalism, political motives, sentiments attached to the place and Unemployment that could have raised this issue. Media’s biasness in showing the struggle of Telangana was also discussed. Fr. Gerard, One of the panelists made a pointed out that both Government and Media is responsible for all those who lost their lives.

Presentation style: Group B hit the show by an amazing exhibition on Telangana issue. The exhibition had various news articles pasted under interesting headlines like ‘Jai Telangana’, ‘We want United AP’, ‘Telangana at flame’ and ‘Government’s take’. An audio visual presentation took the audience into the history of the research subject. An interesting turn of the presentation was the panel discussion. Some of the group members, Sudhansu Digal, Jawed Akhtar, Fr. Joby M J, Ameet Kumar and Fr. Gerard Francis became the panel members. Elvy Alias, being an active moderator hosted the discussion very well.

Evaluation: Fr. Jude Botelho, Director of NISCORT made his comments on the issue and presentation techniques. According to him the posters created the mood and ambience but such techniques are useful only if there is enough time for audience to look at. The idea was good but not properly implemented. He further added that panel session was excellent but audience should have been involved to make it livelier. Coming to the arguments, he elaborated that proper division of people would have given a chance to cover all Political, cultural, education and religious aspects without mixing thing. Being media students there should have been more clarity of mind and expression. For achieving balance they should focus on the role played and role that media should play in future. A Journalistic approach goes much beyond mere reporting. It also includes evaluation, interpretation and analysis. Expert opinions are always good for giving a clear idea of what is being said by others.

Fr. John Edappilly, Dean of NISCORT said that the group presented all the facts but the main reasons were not identified. He further added that such overall impression of the presentation will train them in communicating effectively and powerfully. Being future journalist they will also learn how to highlight the right message in right style.


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