KIIT World School organised a talk by Mr Parvez Sagar, Senior Assistant Editor, AajTak, on the occasion of National Journalism Day. The session was graced by Dr Sangeeta Bhatia, Principal, Dr T. P. Singh, Director Academics and Mr Anshuman Kamrah, Management Executive. Mr Sagar shared the history and development of journalism from pre independent times to the modern day, highlighting the transition from newspapers to digital media. Focusing on the role of news on radio, he shared interesting facts like the declaration of India’s indepdence was broadcast on BBC. He also talked about the revolution brought by internet in the field of media and journalism, bringing the world closer to our homes. Addressing the students, Mr Parvez Sagar urged them to read newspapers to enhance general knowledge and linguistic capability.

He delved into the nuances of making of news stories, editing and broadcasting of the same. Mentioning the fact that media is the fourth pillar in a democracy, Mr Sagar pointed out the importance of free press and the need of disseminating accurate information. The talk was followed by an interactive session where students asked their queries and received meaningful insights. He also dispelled many myths related to fake news and cautioned the audience to verify the facts before sharing the news on social media. The session concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr T. P. Singh.