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  • January 4, 2020

    Media and Democracy

    Priyanka Sarkar Assistant Professor School of Journalism & Mass Communication, SFI, Noida Mob: 9716662558 Email: priyank.skr@gmail.com Media came into existence in 1780 with the introduction of a newspaper namely ˜The Bengal Gazette” and since then it has matured leaps and bounds. It has been playing a very important role in shaping human minds. Media plays a crucial role in shaping a healthy democracy. It is the backbone of a democracy. Media makes us aware of various social, political and economical activities happening around the world. It is like a mirror, which shows us or strives to show us the bare truth and harsh realities of life. It is therefore essential for media to maintain certain standards while dominating news. Media organizations are generally assumed to play an important role in democracies, but how effective are they in performing this function is a matter of study. The power of Media can be used to reinforce democracy. It can be used as an instrument to bridge between governors and the governed. This Paper aims to analysis the supposed role of media in deepening Democracy. Through his research paper an attempt has been made to highlight the role of Media in strengthening democracy in India. The present study highlights the impact of media as a platform of nation building through political, social, economic and cultural democracy. Democracy is a system of government in which all the people of a country choose and elect their representatives’ called democracy. Media came into existence in 1780 with the introduction of ‘The Bengal Gazette’ and since then it has matured leaps and bounds. It has been playing a very significant role in shaping human minds and opinion. Democracy is a popular political notion in today’s world, fair and free elections are the prerequisite of democracy and rule...
  • November 28, 2019

    Stigma of a Mental Health

    Most people feel sad or depressed at times. It’s a normal reaction to loss or life’s struggles. But when intense sadness including feeling helpless, hopeless, and worthless — lasts for many days to weeks and keeps you from living your life, it may be something more than sadness. You could have clinical depression: a treatable medical condition. It’s a common and less talked mental health problem is “DEPRESSION”. We don’t talk about this as we talk about other diseases, but you will be shocked to know that 300 million people worldwide are suffering from depression. Depression is different from the fluctuations in mood that people experience as a part of normal life. Temporary emotional responses to the challenges of everyday life do not constitute depression. According to the world health organization, followed by China and USA, Indian women’s experiences were embedded in their social world. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide and is a major contributor to the overall global burden of disease. You may feel too exhausted to talk, ashamed at your situation and feel sad even when you are surrounded by your loved ones. It’s never too late to build new friendships and improve your support network and reach out to people who will listen attentively without judging you and who make you feel safe and cared for. It has been seen people are coming openly with their mental health problems in front of the society without thinking of any rejections. Taking the first step is always the hardest, but if you go for it you will soon leave behind the heavy fog of depression and find yourself feeling happier,healthier and more hopeful again. There are many foundations and non profit organizations established to help people overcome their depression and live their life more happily. Pick...
  • Premier Government Affiliated Institute Providing Professional Course in the Field of Media School of Journalism and Mass Communication, SFI is one of the leading institutes in India that excels in providing quality education through UGC approved courses in Mass Media for the tenure of 3 years.  Its affiliation to SNDT University, the first women’s university in South- East Asia in association with the government makes it committed to the cause of women’s empowerment through access to higher education with its relevant course. The institute lays emphasis on being a multi-disciplinary host with its diverse curriculum that merges theoretical and practical knowledge to embark the students to be the most well prepared professionals. SJMC is a unit which equips its students with beyond the class learning, so as to nurture talent as well as explore their inner strengths and resources. The institute has a well established industry interface for the students to gain on job experience before they enter the profession. Our motive ‘Quality in every activity’ stands abreast when we meet the ever changing scenario in the field of Media Industry. The institute comprises of a high tech and modernized infrastructure along with an accomplished faculty to well establish the students. We boast of highly approachable faculty members who strive to create relations with the students. The department is bustled with events, workshops, competitions and campaigns. A supreme performance, both in the field of academics and media engagements defines its contemporary and adaptive teaching methodology.  The SJMC family engages in well defined techniques to prompt the students to pursue different career choices like Script Writing, Reporting, Corporate PR, Film-Making, Content-Writing, Radio-Jockey, Photography, Art Direction, Copywriter, Animation, Anchoring, Multi-Media Management and more. In a nutshell, the institute strives to make a greater impact through its management, innovation and collaboration. BY- Reshu...