2022
Construction should not be the criteria or perspective of Development: Dr Mamatha
By Gowtham Naik P D
II nd Year, MAJMC
As the students of the PG Journalism, it is important to understand the difference between the kinds of development.
For this reason, the PG Dept of Journalism and Mass Communication organised an interactive session by Dr Mamatha of Beru foundation. The interaction was done on the matter of the
development of the country.
As the session went on, the interaction with the students and the guest went in a good way as the interaction was full of questions and answers. The session also led in gaining the new knowledge by the students.
As the students of the New Journalism era its our duty to be updated in every aspect. The fact of development of any person or an individual cannot be measured by just his life style or what is the income of the person. The life style of the people in different region will be different from one another.
The way a person lives in a city side and country side will be different from one another. The way a one will be in his society is by his own tolerance towards it. The countries have their own system on which it runs. No other countries has the right to grade another countries in terms of developed, developing and under developed.
The fact of how a journalist has his own duty to do it is also important to have the sense of good and bad in him. What a society is needed and what a real concern of the state is needed to the development is to be shown by the works of the Journalists.
The man behind Dasara idols
By Shifali Acharya, I MA (Journalism and Mass Communication)
Mangalore is famous for its Darasa celebrations where thousands of people witness the beautiful idos of Navadurga. Each idol is crafted and detailed and the beauty of the idols and gains the attention of the devotees.
Mr Kubera is the man behind the beautiful Devi idols displayed at Kudroli temple. Kubera is 28 years old and is a B.Com graduate, passionate about art, painting and sculpture. A self-taught artist, Kubera has now turned his passion into a profession. The nine idols and the Ganesh idol gracing the Kudroli temple this year have been crafted by him.
He says that he gains inspiration from nature to create the idols of Devi. Growing up, he would always admire the idols of Lord Ganesh displayed during Ganesh Chaturthi. Kubera added that he used to take part in idol-making competitions at school level.
Kubera and his team use clay and eco-friendly paints on every idol. The time taken to mould and paint every idol is about 35 to 40 days. Around 15 members are required to finish the idols on time. He also works for other temples. But during Dasara, he dedicates his time only to the Kudroli temple.
Mangaluru: Dasara Closes with Grand Shobha Yatra
By Shifali & Melanie, I MA (Journalism and Mass Communication)
The Grand Navarathri Mahotsava at Kudroli Shri Gokarnatheshwara Temple is one of the longest Dasara festivities lasting nine days and celebrated with great fervour and splendour.
The tenth day of the Navarathri festival procession also called “Shobha Yathra” marks the end of Dasara celebrations. This year, the Yatra was held on Vijayadasami day, Oct 5, 2022, around 5:00PM. Goddesses Navadurga and Sharada were the main attractions of the procession.
All vehicular movements from nearby places to Kudroli covering the procession were prohibited. The route of the procession wove through all major places of Mangaluru city like Kudroli, Mannagudda, Ladyhill, Lalbagh, K S Rao Road, Hampankatta, Car street, Alake, etc.
The Shobha Yatra always features grandiose tableaux with variety and unique themes. Folk arts like Chende, Dolu Kunita, Music bands and many more were also on display and witnessed by thousands of people from different parts of the country.
As the procession passed through the streets, devotees offered poojas, and flowers to the deities and finally the procession ends at the temple tank. The idols of the Durga Devi and Lord Ganesh which were worshipped for nine days were immersed in the tank of the Gokarnatheshwara Temple.
Youth Must Counter Fake News: DCP Anshu Kumar
Fake news has grave consequences for society and it’s the youth’s responsibility to not become part of the system that spread fake news. These wise words were imparted to St Aloysius College (Autonomous) students by Anshu Kumar Srivastav IPS, DCP of the Mangalore City Police Department.
Speaking at an interactive session conducted by the Department of Political Science of the college, DCP Anshu Kumar stated that it is our responsibility not to spread fake news and never forward messages received via social media without certain assurance.
Social media attacks and cyber-crimes are increasing day by day. We are living in a time where we can’t tell if the news is true or not, he said in response to a question regarding the recent murder. He ended the session with a gentle reminder about issues like cyberattacks, and drug addiction.
The session, with the theme “Youth in Society”, was held in Sanidhya Hall and began with a talk about how youth play a vital role in society. It was then followed by a Q&A session with the DCP. The students enquired about widespread corruption in society and its remedies, how one can maintain their enthusiasm towards the job, and questions related to social media addiction and cybercrime. In addition, he opened the door for all interested students to do their internship related to that field under his guidance.
Anshu Kumar Srivastav is the DCP (Law and Order) of Mangaluru City and is currently the Chief of Police, Coastal Security Police, Udupi. He is a Mechanical Engineer from IIT, Delhi and it is his enthusiasm and interest in the field that makes him a reputed policeman.
Dr. Rose Veera Dsouza, Head of the Political Science Department, Dr. Praveen Martis SJ, Principal of St. Aloysius College Autonomous, and Dr. Nobert Lobo, Director of the Administrative block were others present at the session.
Certificate Courses at SAC
By Sanana CS
St Aloysius College (Autonomous) has major plans to as many as 130 certificate courses to supplement core areas of study this year. The idea is to offer a vast array of knowledge in various UG and PG departments of the college to all the students of the college wishing to supplement their existing learning processes with interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary knowledge.
These certificate courses are scheduled for 30 hours of theoretical foundation and practical application. Most courses will be online while certain courses requiring hands-on experience will have a blended mode of learning.
The college learning management system (LMS) already has some popular courses like Business Communication for 21st Century Workspace, Chem Magic, Instrumental Analysis, Programming in Python, Food Safety And Adulteration Detection, Aquarium Maintenance and Fish Breeding Techniques, Yoga, Mechatronics, Stage lighting and Audio Control, Phyduino-Physical Computation using Arduino, Electronic Project Development, Positive Psychology, Course in Graphics, Family Business Management, Income Tax, HR Skills, Personal Financial Planning, GST External, Shipping and Travel Management, GST Internal, Facilitator training, Entrepreneurship Development, Business etiquettes, Certificate Course in French
During the pandemic, St Aloysius College was one of the first to identify the need for enhanced learning and initiated the LMS project in 2020. During the first wave of the pandemic, over 4000 learners from many countries benefitted from these certificate courses.
Students attend investment related workshop
By Adarsh P.A & Sherwyn Couto, II MA (Journalism and Mass Communication)
The students department of Journalism and Mass Communication attending the workshop hosted by the department of Economics of St Aloysius College
The department of Journalism and Mass Communication at St Aloysius College truly believes in molding our students into all rounded professionals. The qualities of a media student should include the best understanding of the world around us. The department ensured by providing a balanced education both inside as well as outside the classroom.
Recently, our students attended a workshop on ‘investing and personal finance’. This workshop developed an understanding in the field of money and broke down usually complex topics such as simple and compound interest. The workshop was organised by Dept of Economics, St Aloysius College (Autonomous) and held in the college premises.
“We encourage our students to participate in these workshops as it digresses from the structure of formal education and sheds light on the more mundane aspects of life especially for a working professional,” Said Dr Shwetha Mangalath, HOD MA,JMC, St Aloysius College.
“This workshop not only gave me a basic understanding of these financial tools but also settled a lot of misconceptions I had when it came to investing. Going into the workshop, I had no idea how financial instruments such as mutual funds and fixed deposits worked,” Said Keerthan Somanna, Student, MA,JMC, St Aloysius College.
The department believes in imparting the highest standard of education to our students and making them independent when they begin their career. We strive to impart interdisciplinary knowledge through our vast syllabus so our students are exposed to a myriad of subjects like personal finance among others.
The multinational investment company Franklin Templeton offered to send their company representatives to have a fruitful and largely interactive session with many students in attendance, some of whom were students of MA (Journalism and Mass Communication) at St Aloysius College.
Farewell for Outgoing HOD and the batch of 2020-2022
By Hema P & Utty Sangma, II MA (Journalism and Mass Communication)
Some goodbyes are always painful. First year MA,JMC students of St Aloysius College Autonomous Mangalore held a farewell party for the batch 2020-22,and also for the HOD Fr William Marcel Rodrigues who had to leave the college for his further study.
Program started with a farewell for the HOD and students presented one gift as their token of love. Staff, colleague were presented in the program and they shared their working experience with Fr. Marcel.
“Fr Marcel is a kind person and supportive. Always approachable, he is always helpful towards students and also for teachers and also inspires the students to participate in programs and activities,” said Ms Devishree Shetty, Asst Professor, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, St Alosyius College (Autonomous).
The farewell started with a Group dance performance of the first year students and it was an excellent performance. Game sections, song performances were included to make the program more colorful and memorable and also special videos were shown of their two years journey of second year students to make the program more interesting and attractive.
The second year students shared their experiences from their two years of journey while sharing the story. Each student was emotional and in tears. It was painful for the first year students to say goodbye.
They are always there to help us whenever we need and are so supportive.” I remember that when we were doing Campus eye, campus beat work at first, they helped us to do video production and editing, they also taught us the basics of software quarks express and Adobe premiere pro,” said Jovan from Goa, a first year student.
Main attraction of the program was the ramp walk section, where all the second students participated. “Our department is always supportive and open for every activity. We enjoy together, we plan together for every program,” said Malavika, a first year student.
“It is really hard to say goodbye to our second years we were together for the Sangham program that was most memorable for me. They were always happy to help me,” Utty Sangma, another first year student.
The program ended with the distribution of the memento to the second year and good wishes for their bright future.
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