Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. GANDERBAL: Department of Communication and Journalism (DCJ), School of Media Studies, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) organised a special lecture on “Conventional Media in the Digital Age,” at Tulmulla campus here Thursday.
In his keynote address, Prof. K G Suresh, Director India Habitat Centre and a media luminary reflected on the journey of conventional media in the digital era. “Sometimes, we tend to believe that conventional media is finished, but it is not the reality,” he remarked. “Newspapers continue to be the symbol of empowerment in India, where politically conscious people still read them.”
He added, “While several foreign newspapers have shut down; in India, except for a few small publications, none have closed. In fact, language newspapers are doing particularly well across the country.”
He observed that Indian print media has shown remarkable resilience despite global digital disruptions. “India is a diverse country with thousands of dialects. Print media has learned to live with technology rather than compete with it,” he said, adding that students must read at least two to three newspapers daily to build perspective and develop media literacy. About the credibility crisis, he warned against the growing tendency of people to “get carried away by social media hype.” He urged media students to differentiate between facts and manipulated narratives, remarking that “as media students, you must always keep your learning curve alive and be skeptical of whatever you come across.”
Dean School of Media Studies, Prof. Shahid Rasool, emphasized that a true media professional “strives hard with an open mind and doesn’t confine to parameters.” He reflected on the phenomenon of deepfake videos and the erosion of credibility, noting that “credibility hits when media fails to verify information before dissemination.” He added that when new media arrives, the old must reinvent itself to stay relevant.
Earlier, Dr. Arif Nazir, HoD, highlighted the relevance of the topic in the current media landscape. Dr. Asif Khan, Sr Asst Prof. moderated the session and introduced the guest. The lecture was followed by a Q/A session. Dr. John Babu Koyye, Sr Asst Prof. proposed the vote of thanks.
