So I made the cover of the Metroving page of the New Media website Digantik ;)
I have to thank Mangala (for taking the pic and more importantly) highlighting the difficulties that journalists undergo in transport.
But don't get me wrong. I am in no way complaining because this is what I love to do. Grab a requisition, write it and get it signed by the instructor, grab the video cameras and the tripod, check if everything is in order, cue the tape, record a blank, pack it all and get out on the road, haggle with the ever-persevering auto drivers, reach destination, shoot the story and all the while white-balance each shot (thanks Amanda :)), catch a rick, work on the script while your on the way, write out the link and the headline, get out at college, sign out the camera (or face the wrath of Solanki sir), get into an edit room (if there is one that's free), digitise the tape and start editing...
I love it all. Who am I kidding! It does get tiring. But that is all part of the 'package'
P.S - the editing procedure would probably take up another post ;)
28 Nov 2005
First Term Nostalgia
The first term in college is where we were all together - the print, the broadcast and the new media. We produced our own show, designed our own website, presented seminars. We did a bunch of things together. I would never forget the day before our Key Issues presentation. We stayed in college working on the power point presenation, loading the pictures and working out our points. I was pushedout at midnight because I was one of the speakers. I will never fail to thank Ridhi, Ruchi and Rashmi, who satyed in college till 5:00 the next morning and worked on the presentation. Andwe did a great job. Our broadcast show was a few laughs but at the end of it, we made sure we learned a lot and had fun too.
That is a picture of our group at the end of the show. All smiles.
That is a picture of our group at the end of the show. All smiles.
12 Nov 2005
main zorro banna chahta hoon!
Want to watch a Bollywood movie in English?? No no. Not dubbed at all! This one is for real and it won't take you much at all. Just head to Satyam and buy the tickets for the 'Legend of Paaro'..oops.. Zorro. Trust me. If you ever wished to see the heroes of the past return; if you ever wished to see a wounded Bachan clamouring the temple bell and hanging onto it for dear life crying out - "ma! mein aa gaya ma!";if you want to see Rajnikanth's (not only the heroes of the past) gravity-defying acts, then you have simply got to watch the 'Legend of Zorro'!
For those of you who did not watch the prequel, let me brief you on the story so far. The hero,(played by Amitabh Banderas)is a Lawaris and a petty thief in Spain, until he is completely transformed into Zorro. He also has a horse that always disobeys his commands. But the good thing about the horse is that it was trained by Rajnikanth himself, who helped it master the art of defying gravity.
So Amitabh / Zorro rides out to save his home town and in the process also manages to fall in love with the heroine (played by Parveen Zeta Jones). The only way in which the movie deviates lies in the fact that there is no running-around-the-trees dance. Instead they do a bit of salsa. The Zorro saves the people and hence becomes a Shehensha. He marries his love and the two live happily ever after.
Cut to the sequel. The Zorro now has a family. He, his wife and his son (played by Dharmender Junior), are living away from the town. Junior does not know that hs father is the great Zorro that he has always admired. The Zorro is meanwhile a house-hold name. everyone respects and loves him. But the wife (parveen zeta jones) feels that Zorro is neglecting his family. So she announces to her husband that they should separate. Furthermore, his son thinks he is a softy and that he cannot even throw a towel (let alone a punch)! he even goes out to show his father how to fight the goons.
The Zorro is hurt and depressed. So he becomes a Sharabi. What will happen to the home town and the people. Will Zorro return and save the day?? Will the family get back together and live happily ever after?? Find out what happens in... the 'Legend of Paaro'
For those of you who did not watch the prequel, let me brief you on the story so far. The hero,(played by Amitabh Banderas)is a Lawaris and a petty thief in Spain, until he is completely transformed into Zorro. He also has a horse that always disobeys his commands. But the good thing about the horse is that it was trained by Rajnikanth himself, who helped it master the art of defying gravity.
So Amitabh / Zorro rides out to save his home town and in the process also manages to fall in love with the heroine (played by Parveen Zeta Jones). The only way in which the movie deviates lies in the fact that there is no running-around-the-trees dance. Instead they do a bit of salsa. The Zorro saves the people and hence becomes a Shehensha. He marries his love and the two live happily ever after.
Cut to the sequel. The Zorro now has a family. He, his wife and his son (played by Dharmender Junior), are living away from the town. Junior does not know that hs father is the great Zorro that he has always admired. The Zorro is meanwhile a house-hold name. everyone respects and loves him. But the wife (parveen zeta jones) feels that Zorro is neglecting his family. So she announces to her husband that they should separate. Furthermore, his son thinks he is a softy and that he cannot even throw a towel (let alone a punch)! he even goes out to show his father how to fight the goons.
The Zorro is hurt and depressed. So he becomes a Sharabi. What will happen to the home town and the people. Will Zorro return and save the day?? Will the family get back together and live happily ever after?? Find out what happens in... the 'Legend of Paaro'
3 Nov 2005
ALONG THE LINES
Where to draw the line? Is there a line at all? Do you at times feel that the line is so blurred that you do not know which side you are on?
Maybe I should begin by telling you what sparked this off. I am a broadcast student at the Asian College of Journalism. But I really cannot call myself a student because I am standing somewhere in between a trainee and a journalist. Every day passes with my having gone one step closer (in a seemingly endless flight of stairs) to becoming a journalist. And it was one of the many seminars held at college that made me think along these ‘lines’.
A journalist has so much power. But it would be all too well not to get heady with such power because as the old adage goes, 'with power comes responsibility'. More than anything, journalists need to be sensitive and reactive to the things around them. The litmus paper immediately tells you whether you are dealing with acid or alkaline. Journalists, according to me, are like the litmus paper.
Media over the years has begun to enter areas and spaces it never had before. We are in a sense invading a lot of areas, opening up a whole new dimension to journalism.
On one hand there is this compelling urge to relay the truth. And on the other hand, the journalist may most definitely cross the line and encroach upon someone’s private space. How far can you go before there is this feeling that you have stepped into another’s territory, rather forced your way into the subject’s space, in order to get your story?
I have treaded into this field knowing all the challenges that are going to come my way. And it is (in a sense) this thought that fuels me. It is not just about being a journalist, because I am almost sure that quite a few can. It is about being a journalist and following the principles that you have set for yourself. And let’s face it – in journalism (or any other profession for that matter) ethics are extremely important. It is not about doing the job. It’s about doing a thorough job but being sensitive all the while.
I admit it is not at all easy to know where the line is and sometimes it might get blurred. But journalists need to consciously make an effort because it is ultimately your call - where is your line drawn? The acid has to be identified as the acid and not alkaline and vice versa.
Maybe I should begin by telling you what sparked this off. I am a broadcast student at the Asian College of Journalism. But I really cannot call myself a student because I am standing somewhere in between a trainee and a journalist. Every day passes with my having gone one step closer (in a seemingly endless flight of stairs) to becoming a journalist. And it was one of the many seminars held at college that made me think along these ‘lines’.
A journalist has so much power. But it would be all too well not to get heady with such power because as the old adage goes, 'with power comes responsibility'. More than anything, journalists need to be sensitive and reactive to the things around them. The litmus paper immediately tells you whether you are dealing with acid or alkaline. Journalists, according to me, are like the litmus paper.
Media over the years has begun to enter areas and spaces it never had before. We are in a sense invading a lot of areas, opening up a whole new dimension to journalism.
On one hand there is this compelling urge to relay the truth. And on the other hand, the journalist may most definitely cross the line and encroach upon someone’s private space. How far can you go before there is this feeling that you have stepped into another’s territory, rather forced your way into the subject’s space, in order to get your story?
I have treaded into this field knowing all the challenges that are going to come my way. And it is (in a sense) this thought that fuels me. It is not just about being a journalist, because I am almost sure that quite a few can. It is about being a journalist and following the principles that you have set for yourself. And let’s face it – in journalism (or any other profession for that matter) ethics are extremely important. It is not about doing the job. It’s about doing a thorough job but being sensitive all the while.
I admit it is not at all easy to know where the line is and sometimes it might get blurred. But journalists need to consciously make an effort because it is ultimately your call - where is your line drawn? The acid has to be identified as the acid and not alkaline and vice versa.
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