THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK
Jamshedpur, August 22: The Department of Mass Communication, Karim City College, organized a special program on Thursday in which senior journalists from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) shared insights into the world of media and journalism.
BBC’s Training In-charge Iqbal Ahmed and News Presenter-Reporter Prerna, who had specially come from Delhi for the event, addressed a packed auditorium of students from various departments.
During the session, the guests explained BBC’s working system, internship opportunities, and training programs. They also highlighted the challenges of standing by truth and facts in today’s media landscape.
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In his address, Iqbal Ahmed stressed that “real journalism is practiced by reporters in small towns and rural areas where there are no proper arrangements for their safety.” He encouraged students from different regions, communities, and backgrounds to join BBC’s training programs so that diverse voices could find representation in mainstream media.
Prerna shared her field experiences, including her coverage of the Kanwar Yatra, and remarked that the essence of India lies in its villages, where harmony often prevails over politics. She urged students to remain alert to political and social changes and advocated for fearless journalism.
The session concluded with an interactive Q\&A, where students raised questions about the challenges of journalism, the current media scenario, and the role of artificial intelligence. The guests responded with detailed and satisfying answers.
Earlier, College Principal Dr. Mohammad Riaz welcomed the guests with mementoes and words of appreciation. Iqbal Ahmed, in turn, praised the vision of the college’s founder and acknowledged the management of the present trust.
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Dr. Neha Tiwari, Head of the Mass Communication Department, introduced the guests and expressed gratitude to BBC for choosing Karim City College for this interaction.
The event saw active participation from faculty members and students of Mass Communication, as well as those from BCA, IT, BBA, English, and History departments. Syed Sajid Parvez and Syed Shahzeb played a key role in organizing the program.
