IMS-Bhubaneswar organises seminar on ‘Modern Trends in Reporting’

Bhubaneswar, Dec 15: In today’s digital age of journalism, reporters should adopt advanced tools and technologies in collecting and presenting news. They should be acquainted with modern gadgets in order to compete in the race of readership and breaking news, said State Bureau Chief of English national daily The Hindu, Bhubaneswar, Prafulla Das here on Monday.

Addressing a seminar on ‘Modern Trends in Reporting’ organized by city-based Institute of Media Studies (IMS), OTV News Editor Sandeep Sahu said the earlier days of reporting has been changed with the advancement of internet and IT platforms. But the sole objective and ethics of media reporting should be adhered to. Sahu also advised the students to be fearless while reporting and not to compromise in bringing the truth to the fore.

Speaking on the occasion, senior journalist Prasanna Mohanty stressed on the sources of news, command over language, writing style and credibility for news reporting. He said young media professionals should have seeking spirit to know all and should be jacks of all trades for a successful career.

Among others, news editor of Odia daily Sarbasadharan Ganesh Nayak also spoke. Director of IMS Prof
Upendra Padhi, faculties and students of the institution were present.