A veteran in the media industry, Nandagopal Rajan was deeply influenced by his grandfather, a senior journalist in Kerala, to follow his footsteps. Having led the online editorial of Indian Express for over a decade, he has launched four language portals for the publication and strongly feels serious journalism will be more empowered in the age of AI.  In today's Spotlight, we profile Nandagopal Rajan - chief operations officer at The Indian Express 1) How did you get started in journalism?  Journalism was the only thing I wanted to do. I was deeply influenced by my grandfather who was a senior journalist in Kerala. I was writing since my early teens and edited both school and college magazines. I joined IIMC after my graduation and got a campus placement with Hindustan Times.  2) Can you describe your work and the stories your team most commonly works on?  I led the online editorial of Indian Express for over a decade and also launched four language versions of the websit

Air pollution in Delhi has now reached "severe plus" life-threatening levels and yet, there appears to be no respite from stubble-burning in the surrounding states. Even as the country claims to be soaring in terms of economic and technological development, the government's appalling inability to even free the capital of life-endangering pollution levels tells an entirely different story. With air pollution in Delhi reaching life-threatening ‘severe plus’ levels, Supreme Court on Monday directed Delhi and NCR states — UP, Haryana, Rajasthan and Punjab — to strictly enforce stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) and immediately take a call on measures such as closing schools for all classes, allowing govt and private employees to work from home and shutting industries, reported Amit Anand Choudhary for The Times of India. The judicial crackdown came on a day when Delhi suffered a dystopian nightmare with a thick layer of pungent smoke filling the air. The day’

The Seven Network has announced it will discontinue the 7NEWS Gold Coast bulletin starting this week.  In a statement to Mumbrella, the network confirmed that the 5:30 pm local Gold Coast news will conclude this Thursday. Following the change, viewers can watch the hour-long Seven Afternoon News at 4:00 pm, The Chase Australia at 5:00 pm, and 7NEWS live at 6:00 pm with Max Futcher and Sarah Greenhalgh. Most staff will remain in the new Gold Coast bureau, although some will relocate to Brisbane. Non-news team members, including those in sales, are not expected to be affected by the changes. Anthony De Ceglie, Seven’s director of news and current affairs, emphasised that this shift aims to modernise Gold Coast news coverage while enhancing its integration with Brisbane's 6:00 pm bulletin. He assured viewers that the commitment to Gold Coast news will remain strong, with a dedicated team focusing on crucial local stories during the metropolitan broadcast. This announcement follow

David Bevan, the morning presenter for ABC Radio Adelaide, has announced his retirement at the end of the year, confirming longstanding rumors during his recent broadcast.  Reflecting on his 24 years in radio, David said, “It’s been an absolute privilege to sit in this room every weekday. [Radio] is the most intimate of media, but it’s also the very best media.” He humorously noted that his last day will be Friday, the 13th, assuring listeners that "nothing could possibly go wrong." According to Radio Info, Bevan began his career in radio in 2000 on the Mornings program with Philip Satchell, after previously working in print and ABC television news. In 2002, he teamed up with Matthew Abraham, and the duo co-hosted the Mornings show for a decade before Bevan moved to the Breakfast program. He currently presents ABC Radio Adelaide’s front page segment from 8:30 to 9:00 am alongside breakfast team members Sonya Feldhoff and Jules Schiller, where he made his retirement anno

Brad McIntosh is concluding his role as producer at Canberra’s 2CC and transitioning to the Capital Radio newsroom today, Radio Today reported.  Brad will oversee news for the Goulburn region among other news responsibilities taking over from Maddi Green, who has moved to WIN TV’s Canberra newsroom. At 2CC, Brad spent most of his time producing Breakfast with Stephen Cenatiempo and has previously produced local programs for ABC Radio Canberra. He expressed enthusiasm for his new position, stating, “I’m looking forward to the opportunity. I know I’m in good hands with the Capital Radio Network.” Brad has also created and produced Communiqué Magazine, a passion project highlighting the talented individuals of Canberra.  

The Press Council of India (PCI) recently celebrated National Press Day 2024 on Nov 16 at the National Media Centre, New Delhi, spotlighting the evolving challenges in the media landscape. The theme for this year's event, according to an official release, was 'Changing Nature of Press'. Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Railways, and Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, addressed the gathering virtually, focusing on key issues such as disinformation, fair compensation for content creators, algorithmic bias, and the impact of AI on intellectual property rights. Highlighting India’s vast media ecosystem, a Press Information Bureau report noted that Vaishnaw said, “The efforts made by the conventional media in creating content need to be fairly and suitably compensated.” He pointed out the power imbalance between digital platforms and traditional media, calling for a framework that ensures accountability and equitable content practices. Addres

Vivek Narayanan, Assistant Editor at The Times of India, shifted his ambitions from the army to journalism, uncovering impactful stories that spotlight societal failings. He believes in the enduring power of traditional storytelling even as technology reshapes the industry. 1) How did you get started in journalism?    I actually aspired to be an army officer and took the UPSC's CDS (Combined Defence Service) test. Unfortunately, I was unable to crack it. So, I moved my career focus to journalism. 2) Can you describe your work and the stories your team most commonly works on?  It depends on the circumstances. I’m used to working on beats covering national and international issues. My colleagues and I have also worked on crime stories and issues that concern the general population. 3) Can you recall something about the story you consider your best so far?  Some 4-5 years ago, there were allegations that numerous officials, lawyers, and powerful members of society were e