International Conference- Global Dialogues in Communication Design: Bridging Cultures, Embracing Technologies
Date: 08 & 09 April 2025
Department of Media Studies of Kristu Jayanti College, in association with Robert Gordon University, Scotland, hosted an International Media Conference focusing on the theme “Global Dialogues in Communication Design: Bridging Cultures, Embracing Technologies”, bringing together experts and scholars to explore the evolving media landscape in the digital age. The resource person for the event was Mr. Himanshu Shekhar Mishra, Senior Editor, NDTV India, New Delhi. He spoke on Journalism in the New Information Age, Advent of New Communication Technologies, and Redefinition of News Gathering Processes. He underscored the profound impact of emerging technologies on journalism and news dissemination. Drawing on his field experiences, Mr. Mishra shared how mobile journalism has redefined reporting, recalling an incident where he covered an election single-handedly using just a smartphone.

Mr. Mishra said that the advent of social media and advanced communication technologies have redefined the contours of conventional journalism. He further said that social media has become the gateway of news flow in society. He urged budding journalists to embrace digital tools and adapt swiftly to the changing media environment. If you do good journalism, the world is the limit for you, he added. He also highlighted the growing complexities of reporting from disaster-hit zones and stressed the significance of adaptability and continuous learning in modern journalism.