CUK’s DCJ holds lecture on ‘Conventional media in digital age’

Srinagar, Nov 6: Department of Communication and Journalism (DCJ), School of Media Studies, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) organised a special lecture on “Conventional Media in the Digital Age,” at Tulmulla campus on Thursday.

In his keynote address, Prof K G Suresh, Director India Habitat Centre and a media luminary, reflected on the journey of conventional media in the digital era. “Sometimes, we tend to believe that conventional media is finished, but it is not the reality,” he remarked. “Newspapers continue to be the symbol of empowerment in India, where politically conscious people still read them.”

He added, “While several foreign newspapers have shut down; in India, except for a few small publications, none have closed. In fact, language newspapers are doing particularly well across the country.”

He observed that Indian print media has shown remarkable resilience despite global digital disruptions.  Dean School of Media Studies, Prof. Shahid Rasool, emphasised that a true media professional “strives hard with an open mind and doesn’t confine to parameters.” He reflected on the phenomenon of deepfake videos and the erosion of credibility, noting that “credibility hits when media fails to verify information before dissemination.” He added that when new media arrives, the old must reinvent itself to stay relevant.

Dr Arif Nazir, HoD, highlighted the relevance of the topic in the current media landscape.