Daijiworld News Network – Mangalore (VM)

Mangalore, Jul 4: Al-Madhyam, the media forum of the Department of Journalism of St Aloysius College kick started its activities for the new academic year recently.

“If you have aptitude, you can make a good journalist," stressed S Nandagopal, Senior Correspondent with The Times of India, while inaugurating Al-Madhyam at the college. He was speaking on "Journalism – A Career Perspective."

Journalism is a way of life, it cannot be taught, Nandagopal said, while criticizing journalism education. In his broadside against the system, he said, the syllabi are not updated to suit the needs of the profession. But he had a word of praise for the Department of Journalism for its innovative practices and practical approach to teaching.

Earlier, Nandagopal inaugurated the forum by lighting the lamp along with Fr Eugene Lobo, Principal, Suman Mendonca, president of the forum and Fr Richard Rego, HOD and Anisha Sheth secretary of the forum.

The entire gathering watched a short documentary made by Abrar Khan and Arron Menezes, final year students of journalism.

Fr Eugene Lobo spoke to the students about the role of journalists, analyzing their strengths and weaknesses. He also congratulated the staff and students of this important department of the College.

The formal inauguration was followed by a short informal get-together of all the students of Journalism organized by Nikhil D’Sa.