NATIONAL JOURNALISM DAY - :: It Is A Distinction between Celebrity Journalism and Feature Writings


Pic - :: A Symbol And A Representation Of National Journalism Day 

NATIONAL JOURNALISM DAY - ::

Mostly one would find me barking on the Journalist and roping the firing criticism against them. However this was the FIRST job that I did in my life.

It was Mr P V Nauyudu , who is NO MORE who brought me into the field of Journalism at the "HITAVADA", Nagpur and it was the SPORTS for which I became very famous for  at Nagpur then.I was just 22 years of age then and within SIX months of joining the HITAVADA, the ORANGE JAYCEES then awarded me the MOST PROMISING UPCOMING JOURNALIST of Nagpur then.I left journalism very soon to pursue my MBA studies from the Nagpur University then.

Today is the NATIONAL DAY OF JOURNALISM and I take the opportunity to write some GOOD lines about that.

This Day is celebrated on 17th November every year. During 1920s, the writer Walter Lippmann and an American Philosopher John Dewey, exchanged their views over the role of journalism in a democratic society. This was the time when modern journalism was coming into picture.

It was now understood that journalism plays a role of mediator between the public and policy makers. This role was performed by the journalist. They used to listen and record the message spoken by the elites. This message was processed and conveyed it to the public for their information.




Pic - : An Emblem Of National Journalism Day 

Legal Status of Journalism

The Government of India have introduced various policies and practices towards journalists, which signify their scope of research and writing, and also what press organizations can publish. Journalists have some privileges which general public do not, and they can also interview the senior officials, politicians, celebrities and other persons in focus. Those journalists who are involved in sensitive issues are given special protection by government.

The “ CANONS OF JOURNALISM ”  - ::

Journalism ethics comprises principles of ethics and good practices which are applicable to the various challenges faced by the journalists. This is known as professional “code of ethics” or the “canons of journalism”. This is followed by professional journalism associations as well as broadcast and online news organizations. The journalist should follow the principles of genuineness, integrity, neutrality, legitimacy and public answerability. This will result in the transformation of information into news disseminated to the public.

Pic - :: The Real face Of The Indian Journalism And It's World 

However of late, barring a few, most of the media in India and the Journalism that encompasses the same, of late have lost all the credits and the class that were and that are linked to any sortof ethics.We actually get to see the COSMETIC journalism, rather than the real one's. Favouritism , and lop sided journalism have become the fashion of the day and the industry now. National issues are chosen on the likes of the house rather than the necessities and the inclination now has become individualistic, rather than the issues that relates to the purpose of solving the national issues by the media. It is all the personal choice and likings for any entity that most of the media in India works and operates . The above caricatures actually in reality depicts all about the same about the Indian media and it's houses.

The Principles Of “ LIMITATIONS OF HARMS ”

Journalism ethics include the principle of “ limitation of harm ”, which prevents the harm done to someone’s reputation, including the names of minor children, crime victims, and other civilians.

Some of the interactions with various sources require that confidentiality be maintained by the journalists. This is an extension of freedom of the press which gives a legal protection to the journalists and keeps the identity of confidential source in curtain even when demanded by the government. There are many forms of censorship which may restrict reporting on issues and concerns considered sensitive by the government.

Journalism In The 20th Century- :: It Is A Distinction between Celebrity Journalism and Feature Writings

During the 20th century, celebrity journalism emerged, which focuses on the personal lives of famous people, including movie artists, models, and other recognizable people in the entertainment industry, as well as in the sports industry , ie , the sports field.. This also takes into account the people who seek attention such as politicians. Celebrity journalism is different from feature writing, as the former focuses on people who are already well know and famous.

Some Important Facts-:

• Advocacy journalists have the tendency to reject objectivity, and at the same time maintain other common standards and ethics.

• There is no right to protect sources in a federal court In the United States. The protection is provided by State courts.

• Journalism genres refer to various journalism styles in writing accounts of events. Newspapers and journals often contain features authored by journalists.

• Feature articles are lengthier forms of manuscripts in which more focus is given to style than in straight news reports. These articles consist of photographs and diagrammatic representation. Other special effects related to typographic pattern is also given.

• Ambush journalism consists of aggressive tactics followed by journalists to suddenly encounter and question people who usually do not wish to speak to a journalist.

• Science journalists choose the developments in science needs news coverage, and also the disputes within the scientific community. Science journalism is being criticized for overemphasizing the degree of disagreement within the scientific community on various topics such as global warming, and sometimes epidemics.

These are the SALIENT features about JOURNALISM that I had got to learn during my stint as a JOURNALIST.

That is it 

Regards and Thanks

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Shyamal Bhattacharjee 

Mr Shyamal Bhattacharjee, the author was born at West Chirimiri Colliery at District Surguja, Chattisgarh on July 6th 1959 He received his early education at Carmel Convent School Bishrampur and later at Christ Church Boys' Higher Secondary School at Jabalpur. He later joined Hislop College at Nagpur and completed his graduation in Science and he also added a degree in  B A thereafter. He joined the HITAVADA, a leading dailies of Central India at Nagpur as a      Sub-Editor ( Sports ) but gave up to complete his MBA in 1984 He thereafter added a Diploma In Export Management. He has authored THREE books namely Notable Quotes and Noble Thought published by Pustak Mahal in 2001 Indian Cricket : Faces That Changed It  published by Manas Publications in 2009 and Essential Of Office Management published by NBCA, Kolkatta  in 2012. He has a experience of about 35 years in Marketing .






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