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15th August 2016 A Media and Communication Studies Initiative Volume15, Issue 1Focus Shifts: Media Meet 2017: New-Media Expressions What’s in the Theme? ously globalizing the world media. So it did something big by differen tial approaches towards the happen- ings around, with various platforms and so we thought of New-Media Expressions” says Mr. Padma Kumar, Head of Media Studies De- partment, Christ University, Ben- galuru. New-Media Expressions is prima- rily about the changes that took place in looking at the news, cap- turing the news, analyzing and pre- senting the news to the public by on which will largely lead to greatAs the curtains for Media Meet Print, Broadcast, Radio and Social quantity of papers on the basis of2016 came down after two days of Media Platforms. diversified views by people.rigorous and invigorating talks, de- “bates and discussions, the baton ofresponsibility is now in the hands of Pastthe PG juniors, to carry forward thelegacy into Media Meet 2017. PresentMedia is a fertile area of study, with &fascinating twists and turns in thepast two decades. After brainstorm- Future Aspectsing at varied levels, the 2016 MAMedia and Communication Studiesbatch has settled on the theme “Any matter today compared With heads held high and a shoulder“New-Media Expressions”. with the past is Contemporary” bursting with responsibility we“Post 1990, the entire Media was Topics like Indian Media: Post march into the next threshold ofrunning on Liberalization, Privati- 1990, Present Social Platforms, Media Meet 2017: New-Media Ex-zation and Globalization which Representation of Social Media pressions which is all about the tran-turned pattern of media to practice Platforms, Contemporary ways of sition from “Important Mattersof media. Later, changes in Media capturing the news, Transition from becoming Interesting towards Inter-suddenly makes space and on one traditional approach to technologi- esting Matters becoming Important”side effected the Production, Circu- cal approach towards news and solation and Consumption simultane - Sarah James

Generative Panel DiscussionPanel Discussion for Media Meet censor does to creativity and what pletion.2016 took place on 4th August would happen in the absence of it While first two speakers were2016. It was scheduled in the Main and she concluded by “We don’t academicians with definitive andAuditorium. The panel was graced like when we are told what to shoot explanatory points, Nikkil Muru-by four chosen speakers out of and what not to shoot.” It broke the gan, Public Relations Officer fromwhom two where renowned indus- barrier of knowledge people had on Tamil film industry directstry personalities Nikkil Murugan, existence of Censor Board when straightforwardly “There is no needPublic Relations Officer from Tamil of Censorship for adults. Theyfilm industry, Samyukta Hornad, a know everything on what, why andwell-known Actress from Kannada how to take”. The last speaker of thefilm industry and two Academi- discussion Samyukta Hornad putscians, Samantak Das, Professor forward her view on the unclear andfrom Jadhavpur University and ill-defined notion of the CensorGeethika Bakilapadavu, Professor Board. “Things are going wrongfrom K K Birla Campus, Goa. The also because of the kind of peoplemoderator for the discussion is Ms. who watch it. Ultimately it all de-Ashwini, Professor from the De- Samantak Das uttered “We don’t pends on what you feed in yourpartment of Law, Christ University, have Censor Board in India. We mind”.The discussion had come toBangalore. The topic for the discus- have Central Board of Film Certifi- an end by a nosing point by Saman-sion was “Censorship in Cinema”. cation and firstly do they have the tak Das “Censorship started withGeethika Bakilapadavu was told to authorities to cut scenes?” He also Press.commence the discussion with her said that Censorship doesn’t takepoint of view on Censorship. She place after but starts before the - Prannay Kumarstarted with two questions on what movie and continues after the com- Media Meet 2016 for Me?: PrajwalaPrajwala, student of First year visualization and that was what the The amount of work they had to putMedia and Communication Studies result of media meet too. in just two days was reflecting theirhad worked for Promo team and Paper presentations, events, cul- commitment towards their team.shares her experience. tural, promotions and designs, doc- Everyone has worked really hardMedia meet 2016 the theme being umentation, hospitality, office, and that’s the result of its success.cinema witnessed an immense re- creativity, and discipline the core For all this the continuous supportsponse of success that shed happi- teams of media meet where all the from the course coordinator Fatherness as a result. It was 7th edition of seniors and juniors of MAMCS Biju K Chacko, the brain behind themedia meet by media studies de- worked with all their efforts and in- media meets and the entire facultypartment. A hard work of 5 months, terests. Being in promotions team I in charge has done an amazing job.nearly 120 people that was a great personally feel it is really an extra Media meet 2016 was a completeshow on August 4th and 5th at matter of work for promotions and package of hard work, love for cin-Christ University. The core part of documentation team. Because the ema, dedication and everything.attraction of the entire conference beautiful gist of two days of mediawas the chief guest Gautham Va- meet was visually shown by promo- - Prajwala MVsudev Menon who is a class director tions team and brilliantly coveredof hit films in Tamil film industry. I and penned down into a newsletterliked the proper planning and the by documentation team.hard work that was put in by every-one. I am a person who plans every- “Only when there is a Plan,there will be Visualization”thing and I believe in hard work.When there is a plan there will be

Dance, Dance and only Dance !!3 groups. The grand finale included never aroused as a problem. It wasthe massive culmination of all the the dedication and readiness to per-three groups dancing for the very form that lead to the success.”popular songs- malhari, rockakuthu At the same time the first years ofand pista. Abiding to tradition of the Media and Communication studiesmedia studies department the flash are excited about showcasing theirmob marked its climax by the first performance in the university.dancers showcasing their jazzy da- All of them agreed in one voice thatPainted with enthusiasm and zest pankuthu steps for the pista song. the flash mob was one of the bestMedia Meet 2016-Cinema slammed The dynamic dancers was able to things that happened so far. It in-open the ingresses and broke the pull the crowd within no time with cluded songs pertaining to differentforth wall with its commencement their zestful transmitting perform- regions of the country and studentson 1st August 2016. Christ Univer- ance. All the students was very ex- from different places dances dy-sity witnessed a spectacular dance cited and it was one of the most namically with utmost energy andperformance by the students of awaited segment of media meet. All rhythm. As a spectator RenjuMedia and Communication studies of them had but their heart and soul George, from School of Law stateddepartment dancing enthusiastically into the dance and it was well re- “this is one of the best flash mob Ito the funky beats and promoting flected during the performance. Or- have witnessed in my four years ofthe event at the best possible man- ganised by the cultural team of Christ life. We could feel the enthu-ner. The flash mob unveiled in front media meet, Sri Menon, the head of siasm in their faces accompanied byof Block 1 during the lunch break cultural stated that “It was a memo- the dynamic moves.and it was definitely a visual treat rable experience. We never ex-for the spectators. All the students pected such corporation and energy - Maria Josephfrom both first year and second year in the students. Majority of themdanced for more than five songs in weren’t professional dancers but itMedia Meet: A Picture Recap

From Screen Writer to Film MakerA man clad in a white Giorgio Ar- the capital city Ahmedabad, he forming on the cinema but also formani, towering with knowledge of completed his education in Dra- the audience. He stated that the au-cinema like that of Ravana; graced matics but with unpretentiousness, dience need an assurance/ Sus-Christ and ethically and virtuously he states that he wished he had a tained Patronage.threw down the gauntlet and shat- “Godfather”. Someone who could In his speech cum lecture he beau-tered the 4th wall with his dynamic guide him. He addressed the crowd tifully and artistically quoted liter-speech in the second day of the drooling over him with question ature and being a hard coreMedia Meet- Cinema Breaking the and anticipation that “you are lucky literature frenzy and fanatic heFourth Wall held on the 5th of Au- to study in such an institution and brought into limelight Shakespearegust in the Auditorium of the have mentors”. During his speech, who in his time was an emergingFourth Block. The last day events his constant prominence was given star but his actual stardom was ap-of the Media Meet was festooned on to the need of a ‘mentor’. Ac- preciated after his death when hisand adorned by Mayur Puri who is cording to Mr.Puri everyone has work was re-worked and reiterateda professional story teller, screen- the right to live with dignity, every- into various movies, which have setwriter, lyricist and film-maker who one has the right to live with heads an example all across the globe. Hehas been working in the arena of held high, everyone should exer- stated that Shakespeare was the onefilms since the past 16 years. cise a humble lifestyle by not belit- who brought a change in the face ofMayur Puri has written songs, tling others and constantly theatre, the concept of ‘Internalscreen plays and dialogues for sev- challenging oneself. He addressed Conflict’. Having spent his earlyeral movies including the very own the crowd in a systematized way years in theatre and regional televi-King Khan’s movie Om Shanti Om with slides and diagrams filled with sion, Mayur Puri’s strong ethicswhere he has acted and appeared as explanation of how the film indus- made him stand strong.Gujju who in the movie wanted to try functions and how a sense of re-be the director of ‘Apahij Pyar’. He sponsibility, communication, - Sarah Jameshas won great awards and appreci- meekness, positivity, hard work,ations for the Best Dialogue cate- values and respect are the pillars ofgory in all of the prestigious award every man progress. He stated thatceremonies. He also has written for one must value time as time is im-ABCD and FALTU. Hailing from portant not just for the one’s per-

“I used to have a Habit of Bumping into Celebrities”I used to have a habit of bumping Mayur Puri. But you've got to under Go ahead. Make my day.into celebrities. stand... this is the Mayur Puri as I Then he turned back on his wayNo, I mean literally. Once, I collided knew him from the Bollywood and kept walking.with Mr. Mayur Puri as I was man- So, again, mutual apologies for col- I accompanied him to his room asaging crowd in media meet and he liding. I took a look at him, squinted I was supposed to be with him.was coming to give a lecture and a little, and asked him: \"Anyone Later we both went for a lunchsmack into each other under the ever tell you look like Neil Nitin with a friend along and he told usgateway arch. We exchanged apolo- with short hair?\" about his life how he became agies for not watching where we To which he smirked and replied, writer and got into Bollywood aswere going, and after a brief mo- \"Man, you wouldn't believe how script writer. Later I went to dropment of small talk (I think he asked often I hear that.\" him to airport and on the way heme something about what year I I kid you not, this was the exact ex- told me about his new projectwas; I replied that I was in media pression on his face. which he is producing and direct-and communication studies, and the ing, we even exchanged eachusual Well, it was nice meeting you! other’s numbers and he told meand You too!) I kept walking along that soon he will be going to my hometown for the shoot of his up-“Dude.The guy Imy way.About 10 steps later, I stopped dead coming project.in my tracks, stopped whatever I just crashed I wished him luck and told him towas saying to my friend at the time, into.That was meet him soon in Mumbai and Iand asked him. 'Wait. Does Mayur said bye to him and he hugged mePuri have a fair complexion?' him” and that was the best moment forHe wasn't sure. So he hopped on the me in life.internet and searched for me. Sure I thank Christ University for mak-enough, he did. ing this event happen and to meet\"Dude. The guy I just crashed into. such a great scriptwriter it was likeThat was him.\" a dream come true.And silly me, I didn't even realize it. One corner of his mouth curled upAbout 2 hours later, while I was just a tiny bit, and his head jerkedworking at crowd management in with a single short laugh. I know hethe event, I was exiting one of the didn't say it, so it must have been myevent hall restrooms, opened up the mind playing tricks, but I heard - Nikuj Bishtdoor, and bumped chests with these words in my head:

A Devotee of his Campus the campus in those days. After 1996 he started working in the tech- nical department of the University as an over all in charge. He likes the campus very much and is affectionate about the Fathers in the campus too. He himself drives the car when any of them had to visit some places. Though he is a head of his department at present he never treats any job as inferior. He wants to involve in all the work that concerns him personally. Christ University has beautiful ar- chitectures in all of it’s buildings that are Auditorium block, Central block, block 1, block 2, block 3, block 4, junior college block and along with this three playgrounds and the greenery of gardens in theChrist University is a place for ex- when he was working here as a se- campus. All of these are maintainedcellence and service where it nour- curity guard. He remembers that under the surveillance of Shan-ishes number of children with all there were only 2 security guards in mugam, right from the house keep-the love and care by sheltering ing to speakers in the auditorium isthem. One such kid of Christ who taken care by the people who are as-always thinks about the only place sisted by him. Nearly 70 people arehe always lives for is Shanmugam involved in these processes includ-K, the man behind all the technical- ing the supervisors and the houseities at the Christ University. After keeping staff. If there is any prob-living for 26 years in the campus the lem in any of the speakers or pro-only thought he has about the cam- jectors in any of the classrooms itpus is just to love and serve. To him comes to his notice and immedi-it is a home; it is a place of devotion ately the action is taken to putand a place where he wants to serve things at their place. He is very de-all his life. Though he could not at- termined and dreams to own a beau-tend his school properly at that tiful house and a car from his hardyoung age he decided to work to earned money. He is one of the verysupport his family with many re- much-dedicated workers of the Uni-sponsibilities on his shoulders. He versity and so are the blessings ofwas working for Bangalore Univer- Lord .sity back in 1990s and then it’s thegrace of Christ that brought him tothe vast campus of Dharmaram. TheGovernment itself decided to assigna job to him in the Chirst College.The Christ college was not a Uni- -Prajwala MVversity then

Exams Stress Busters for Christites1. Think positive possibilities, not able to catch yourself and focus on Tristan suggested adding the fol-catastrophes. being productive instead of para- lowing foods to your diet: “oatmeal,“The least helpful way we worry lyzed by catastrophic thoughts. Be- fruits, vegetables, low-fat yogurt,and stress out is by imagining the cause here’s the reality: Most of our lean meat, nuts, milk and eggs.worst possible disaster might hap- worries never even happen. And When you have trouble sleeping,pen,” said Tristan, also author of the when bad things do occur, most add such things as bananas, milk orbook Why Worry? Stop Coping and people say “they handled it better turkey — sources of tryptophan, aStart Living. She calls this “terribi- than they thought they would.” building block for the neuro trans-lizing.” One negative thought leads 2. Focus on study strategies that mitter — cherries — a source ofto another, and before you know it, work. sleep-inducing melatonin — andyou’re visualizing all the ways There’s nothing more stressful than chamomile tea — used for centuriesyou’re going to fail the exam and cramming the night before a final to relax.”fail at life. exam. It’s overwhelming and virtu- 5. Tune into the present.It might start with this kind of ally impossible to absorb all the in- Instead of rehashing the past orthought: “I have to ace this test or it formation. Plus, you rarely sleep forecasting an awful future, focuswill be awful.” Then “your mind re- enough, sabotaging your ability to on the present moment. Tristan sug- concentrate and think gested asking yourself these key clearly the next day. questions several times a day. That’s why it’s helpful “What do I see?” This helps you to “break down large get grounded and interrupts projects into several stressful thoughts. smaller tasks,” Tristan “What do I hear?” This helps you said. Keep a planner, “focus on other things in your and set deadlines for life.” each task. “Am I feeling stressed?” Learn-sponds to this perceived threat and It’s also critical to study smart. For ing to recognize when you’reconstructs many dire outcomes such instance, some research has found stressed or anxious is the first stepas if you don’t get an ‘A,’ you’ll that common study habits such as in doing something (healthy)never get into grad school and then rereading and highlighting actually about it.you’ll have only jobs that pay min- aren’t that effective. But taking “How can I change that?”imum wage, and then you’ll never practice tests and studying over Tristan also recommended takingbe able to pay back your student time is effective. (Learn more about four deep breaths. “Stressed out,debt [and so on].” highly effective study behavior) shallow breathing is automatic, andA better approach is to “possibi- 3. Get moving. you can take charge and do di-lize,” she said. In other words, let “Moving is a natural way to clear aphragmatic or belly breathing toyour mind feast on positive out- blocked, stressed out energy,” Tris- restore a sense of calm.”comes. So your self-talk might tan said. It boosts your mood, re- Stress can sabotage your studyingsound like this: “This is only one duces anxiety and helps you think efforts and affect other areas of yourtest, and all I can do is prepare and more clearly. Pick activities that you life. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to.do my best. Perhaps I need more genuinely enjoy, such as walking, By learning healthy coping strate-help or tutoring. It’s OK to feel anx- running, dancing or taking group gies, you can traverse stressful situ-ious. I’ll just study more. Some classes at the gym. ations without wrecking your wellstress is good because it will moti- 4. Nourish your brain and body. being.vate me to try harder. I always do We often forget the power of nutri-the best I can.” ent-rich foods, especially whenIt takes effort to recognize when we’re overwhelmed and pressed foryour thoughts have swerved off the time. Food has a great effect on ourrails, turning into one big negative mood, energy level and ability toloop. But with practice, you’ll be concentrate. -Nikunj Bisht

Pokemon Go! A Boon or a Bane? languages come together under one roof to experience the augmented world with strangers who turns out to be new relation. Pokemon Go de- fined Individual Responsibility by establishing situations like coming across dead bodies, kidnapping, and robbery. There were instances where players on search of Pokemons found dead body and also have seen kidnapping etc which was then taken to the light of police. While the pros of Pokemon Go are contem- porary and unusual, it has been re- ported widely that there were such growing number of instances. Poke- mon Go is being used for the cause by Syrian Government by making children hold the photo of a Poke- mon with a strong caption “I’m here. Please come, Catch me and Save me.”The game was criticizedWith great pomp and show phone is put in for the purpose of equally to the extent it was appreci-emerged this new app, with utmost Pokemon Go over Social Media ated for the effects and for the con-excitement this app is flourishing Platforms. Like every other technol- sequences that took place. Majorlyand bombing each and every smart ogy, this too has its own pros it was knocked for the injuries thatphone since the past one month. and cons. To start off with pros, the people are facing while walkingPokemon Go, an augmented reality most spoken advantage by the peo- with absence of mind. This has ledgame for mobile phones was re- ple all over the world is maintaining to accidents on the road. Other mat-leased on July 6th 2016 by Niantic physical fitness. Pokemon Go leads ter under which it was damned wasInc. If augmented means greater to good fitness making people walk problems faced by Public Servicestrength, then Pokemon Go is the with no acreages in search for Poke- Departments (PSD) in the westernstrength of the both real and virtual mons. But the sad part is we’ve countries. Players for the sake ofworlds and aspects. The game come down to the stage of technol- Pokemons were entering PSDs andworks with the Global Positioning ogy pushing us towards our health creating disturbance.Pokemon GoSystem of the mobile to locate, because it is not the same in the ab- on one side is keenly appreciated forcapture and battle with the Poke- sence of Pokemon Go. On the the technological approach in usingmons. Since the game had incorpo- grounds of relations, this real world the existing resources and while onrated actual world, your adventure game is making way for new bonds the other side it is to an extent beingstarts with your present location and relations. This is happening criticized for being both infectiousand runs on Google Maps. through the Pokemon Go Walk and inability to perform on heights.The game had influenced in such a being organized in frequent manner - N Prannay Kumarway that Internet balance in mobile where people of different places andThe Team:N Prannay Kumar, Nikunj Bisht, Prajwala MV, Maria Joseph, Sarah JamesFaculty In ChargeSuparna Naresh, Father Biju K Chacko For Private Circulation Only