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Manipur journalists organized a sit-in protest on Saturday and vehemently condemned the state government's silence regarding the Gwaltabi incident in which journalists allegedly were not given the chance to perform their professional duties.

The demonstration, organized by some of the press and media organizations, brought together writers from all over the state to protest what they termed as an unacceptable encroachment on freedom of the press. The demonstrators demanded that the government make a quick gesture after they were angered by the fact that it had hesitated to make a gesture against harassment of the journalists covering sensitive news in Gwaltabi, an already tense region under tension.

Protests under the slogans "Stop Targeting the Press", "We Want Answers, Not Silence", and "Free Press, Free Society" defined the outrage of the press members whose members warned that continued lack of action by the government would establish a vicious precedent.

As a response to the protest, experienced journalists averred that the media plays a critical role in war zones like Manipur and stifling its freedom damages not only democracy but also constitutes an invitation to untold stories. This governmental silence is not just disappointing—it's frightening, one FrogStreet protester proclaimed. If journalists cannot report, the people lose their right to know.

The symbolic sit-in brought to the fore the increasing danger for media personnel in Manipur, where ethnic tensions and govt. indecision has turned the state into a tricky area to report from.

Media houses have demanded an explanation to the public from an action taken against officials who were implicated in the blockade. Up until now, there has been no statement or word from the office of the Chief Minister.

The protest is a sign of growing issues with press freedom in India's north east, where reporters more and more challenge what they describe as systemic efforts to stifle the flow of good reporting from the ground.

India is experiencing a revolution in mass communication due to the steep rise in technologies accompanied with the shift in the choice of audience and the dramatic rise in the number of skilled people. In the case of students who are thinking of pursuing a career in this industry, 2025 is a very exciting year- full of opportunities, innovation and new challenges.

The Best Trends that will Influence Mass Communication in the Year 2025-26

1. Automation and Artificial intelligence (AI)

AI is revolutionizing the way content is made, news collected, revised and shared. Finally, with the help of AI, reports are faster to process, summaries generated, and stories translated into different languages meaning that the regional aspects are no longer a problem, and the number of readers or viewers can increase. Education about AI instruments and ethical aspects is gradually becoming a necessity to students.

2. Virtual Reality and AR/VR Storytelling

Technologies like augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are making the news and storytelling more interactive. These technologies can be seen in virtual newsrooms, immersive documentaries that media professionals can use to make their audiences more interested in what they are being shown.

3. Multi-Platform Journalism and Mobile-First Journalism

Most of the Indians receive their news on smartphones, so media houses have shifted their content to mobile-first, including short videos, live streaming, and social media updates. Students will have to learn how to adjust the material to such channels as Instagram, Youtube, and WhatsApp that have become essential in reaching the audience.

4. Hyper-Personalization and Big Data

Big data helps media organizations get to know the preferences of the audience and send individualized content. With the help of predictive analytics, it becomes easier to find the right stories in front of the right people and make the content more relevant and boost engagement. 

5. Target Press Freedom and Misinformation

Fact-checking, ethical journalling and partnership with watchdogs have become even more important. To ensure no loss of confidence by the population, the students will be advised to adopt competencies of verification, digital literacy, and ethical reporting.

6. Trauma-Informed and Mental Health Reporting

The current trend in journalism is traumatic and sensitive reporting instead of the sensationalized approach that existed in the past because modern journalism is no longer concerned with sales but wants to ensure the safety of both the reporters and the audience.

Why is Mass Communication one of the Best Career Choices?

1. Various Career Opportunities: The graduates have an opportunity to work in journalism, digital marketing, film and television production, public relations, event management, and others. With the emergence of OTTs and digital story-telling, it has provided more opportunities than the traditional print and broadcast tasks.
2. Skill shortage: Employers are interested in highly qualified specialists in SEO, content marketing, social networks management, and multimedia development. Graduates currently have practice training on those fields in mass communication courses and are thus ready to work in the industry.
3. Innovative and Effective Performance: Be it storytelling, film making, and political campaigning, the working bodies in this sector are in a position to influence government and social opinion.
4. Global and Local Opportunities: Indian media professionals are being employed both at national and international bodies and even the need of Indian TV content is increasing in the newer world markets. 

What should students do?

• Pick the Right Path: Seek out programs that combine theory and the hands-on experiences of such new technology as AI, AR/VR, and data journalism.
• Stay Updated: Stay with the trends in the industry, learn new tools, accumulate the portfolio containing various material; videos, podcasts, blogs, etc., create social media marketing campaigns.
• Soft Skills: This is a very dynamic field where technical skills are as important as the communication skills, critical thinking, and adaptability.
• Network and Intern: The internships and industry contacts may be an avenue towards the leading media houses, agencies as well as the digital platforms.

The opportunities of mass communication in India are promising, vivid and dynamic. Students should now become innovative to embrace technologies, be versatile in the job and join an industry that does not only inform the society but also uplifts and motivates them. Mass communication is the discipline to choose in 2025 and beyond if you are fond of stories, creativeness, and helping people. 

Note: To pursue mass communication from a top college in India, take GMCET and secure your seat in one of the best private universities in India. 

In a startling expose in the Madhya Pradesh Shahdol district, a government high school in the Sakandi village in the Byawari assembly constituency has been accused of a huge corruption scam. A bill which went viral on social media indicated that 168 laborers and 65 masons were apparently engaged to do the work of simply painting with 4 liters of oil paint which cost a mere Rs. 1,06,984. 

This huge sum was sanctioned and taken out of the government treasury by the in-charge District Education Officer, Phool Singh Marpachi. There have been grave concerns of misappropriation of public funds with residents of this area stating that not even a small percentage of the number of laborers and masons found in the bill are to be found in the village.

The revelations of this dubious act have caused uproar and an indication of structural flaw in management of government finances. District Education Officer Phool Singh Marpachi asserted in response to the viral social media posts that he was not aware of the matter until the wide publicity and expressed desire to have it investigated. 

Lack of simple verification, avoidance of background check, and approving the request officially with only paperwork provide the boldness of the alleged fraud. With these cases of Sakandi village and Nipaniya villages as an evidence, it shows a clear picture as to why the state of Madhya Pradesh is struggling against allegations of corruption on such a large scale in its government organisations.

The same kind of discrepancy was found at the Government Higher Secondary School in Nipaniya village, where 275 laborers and 150 masons were engaged to paint 20 liters, put up 10 windows and fix 4 doors at a cost of Rs. 2,31,685. To make the matter more suspicious, the bill submitted by Nipaniya was signed by the principal of the school on April 4, 2025, whereas the bill was made by Sudhakar Construction Odari on May 5, 2025, implying that the principal approved it a month before it was prepared. 

Moreover, even though there were regulations to be able to submit photos of before and after works on maintenance work there was no such evidence found on these bills but treasury officers still released the payment approving the said payment without looking at the evidence. This shows how the corruption works right in front without the government getting a hint of it.

Instagram is one of the most popular apps among Gen Z in India. Some are using it for fun, some for updates, and some to make a career out of it. If you’re a student in India and dream of turning your Instagram page into a source of income, you have all the tools and resources that can help you do so. 

With over 250 million active Indian users and a growing creator economy, Instagram is now one of the best platforms for young people to showcase their talents, build a personal brand, and earn real money, even while still in school or college. 

How to Earn from Instagram as an Indian Student?

• Pick a niche you love
• Post consistently and engage with followers
• Use Reels, Stories, and trending hashtags
• Switch to a Creator/Business account
• Explore brand deals, affiliate links, and subscriptions
• Stay authentic and safe online

1. Identify Your Niche and Start Posting

Choose a niche that you are passionate about. It can be of any category, fashion, technology, memes, studying tips, fitness, art, food or even your everyday student life. It is a matter of picking what you are passionate about, as consistency matters on Instagram the most. Begin posting frequently including some Reels, Stories, and well-shot photos. Find out trending hashtags, relate to young people with your own style, and captions to reach other students and young people.

Pro Tip: You do not have to have thousands of followers to start. Even accounts with a few hundred followers can attract brand deals if engagement is strong.

2. Change to a Business or Creator Account

To access Instagram’s monetization features, switch your account to a Creator or Business profile (it’s free and easy in the settings). This opens analytics, branded labels work, and options of Instagram Shopping and Subscriptions.. To be eligible to receive payouts, you should also be at least 18 years old and observe the community guidelines established by Instagram.

3. Build Your following naturally

Concentrate more on developing an actual community and not numbers. Respond to comments, connect with other student creators, and connect with your followers using polls, Q&A and interactive Stories. The greater the trust that your audience bestows upon you, the higher are the chances of your brands and fans backing you. 

4. Learn How to make Money on Instagram

These are the best ways students in India are making money out of Instagram in 2025:

• Branded Content: Brands can compensate you with money to market their products or services, once you own a devoted following. It is best to contact small businesses or local brands and ask them to collaborate.
• Affiliate Marketing: Affiliate the links of your favorite products. This will result in a commission when somebody decides to use your link and make a purchase.
• Instagram Reels Bonuses and Gifts: Instagram rewards creators with bonuses and gifts for popular Reels and Live videos.
• Subscriptions and Unique Content: Choose the hardcore of fans and allow them to subscribe to your content at a monthly base. These may be the behind-the-scenes footage, personal Stories, or studying hacks.
• Sell Your own products or services: Be creative, create and sell your merchandise, art, notes, or even digital products with Instagram Shopping. 

5. Be Authentic and Consistent 

The most effective student creators are those who remain genuine, on track, and a creative person. Never imitate anyone blindly, bring out your personality. Make your content exceptional with the help of free or low-cost video editing, lighting and sound tools. Here, keep in mind that brands and their followers appreciate originality and believe in credibility.

6. Keep Safe and Play by the Rules

Be careful not to give out too much personal information and avoid get-rich-quick schemes. Engage in payments and collaboration only with the official Instagram functionality. Nevertheless, regardless of what platform you choose, always remember to make known to your audience information on sponsored content: you are not only supposed to do it ethically, but it is also a requirement of the platform.

Making money on Instagram as a student in India is completely possible by 2025 as long as you are ready to work hard, be creative, and establish sincere relationships. Don’t start too big, keep on learning and enjoy the process because your Instagram page might become your first step toward financial well-being and a new job as a digital creator or a step towards a rewarding future.

While increasing online attacks become increasingly advanced and pervasive on the timeline, a new initiative is stepping into the forefront to empower individuals leading the charge of information dissemination. The Digital Safety School just opened up registration for its bi-monthly two-day workshop (Form- https://airtable.com/appsqPdNwJBBQKVlK/pagSzTcO9UGbfsQdJ/form), which will ready civil society actors and journalists with what they need in terms of cyber resilience and digital security.

Being an experience-based training program, training will encompass the entire range of the subject matter including online privacy, safe communication, cyber attack resistance, data security, and digital rights awareness. The training is most directly applicable to the existing arena of information dominated by disinformation, cyber attacks, surveillance issues, and declining online privacy.

"E-Democracy spaces are no longer an option -- they are at the heart of how we campaign, communicate, and organize. Civil society activists and journalists are most exposed and need to be provided with basic skills so that they can be secure and that their sources will be secure," an organizing team member stated.

The school welcomes applications from the citizens of India who are keen on providing protection to freedom of expression, fighting digital abuse, and remaining safe in online spaces. Be an NGO campaigner, freelance journalist, or grassroots activist; this programme attempts to bridge the digital divide by offering affordable and practical training that is attuned to local environments.

Key Features:

Training Duration: Two days (conducted on a monthly basis)

Target Group: Individuals from civil society, human rights defenders, and journalists

Selection: Rolling — it is recommended to check early application

Mode: In-person or via internet (depending on location and batch)

Shortlisted candidates need to complete a brief application form with information about their work experience, why they want to come, and what they expect to benefit from the programme. Shortlisted applicants will be notified further, for example, training dates and reference material.

This project responds to growing demands for digital literacy and safety in democratic nations, especially those who work with sensitive information and vulnerable individuals. The Digital Safety School is more than a series of lessons — it's the entry point into a safer, a more secure online society.

Did you google,  “how to be a report writer” or “best tips to become a professional report writer?” avoid all those lengthy blogs, read this quick guide especially designed to help you write the best report. 

As a student pursuing media education, job seeker, and working Indian, report writing is one of the skills you can master that will avail a variety of career opportunities. This how-to guide is all about the latest trends, what to do, and what to know that can make you a successful report writer in 2025.

Who Is a Report Writer?

A report writer refers to a person who crafts well organized and factual reports to convey results of inquiry, analyses or suggestions. This is a very important skill since a report writer is sought after in various sectors such as business, IT, healthcare, education and the law field.

How to become a Report Writer Step-by-Step Guide

1. Find the Purpose and the Audience: Prior to writing, define the center of your report and to whom it will be sent. Is it business, academic or technical writing? An understanding of the audience will assist you set out the appropriate tone and format.
2. Select Your Scope and Topic: Choose a specific, researchable and relevant topic. Sounds obvious, but make sure that there is sufficient credible material to work with, but it cannot be too broad, or too limited.
3. Carry out a Proper Research: Obtain facts in trustworthy sources: government information, research articles, interviews, or corporate records. Your sources should also be checked.
4. Draw up an Outline: Write your report in logical parts Title, Summary, Introduction, Main Body, Conclusion and Recommendations. An elaborate plan helps you direct your writing and make it rational.
5. Write the Report: Write in your first draft, following your writing outline. Apply clear and simple language and provide support to what you are saying by using facts facts and data. Add some visual representation in the form of charts or tables as necessary.
6. Editing and Proofreading: Proofread your report in terms of grammar, flow and accuracy of facts. Consult such tools as Grammarly or get feedback from a peer. The editing is an important part of being professional and clear.
7. Format and Complete: Ensure the report is formatted according to the style followed for the type of report you made. Make it clean and user friendly.

Tips Unique to report writers

1. Read good reports and analyze organization and style.
2. Become specialized in a niche (such as in finance, health care or technology) to have more employment opportunities and better salaries.
3. Employ Data Tool: Use graphs and charts so that your data is more digestible and makes an impression.
4. Keep in touch with the new trends in your industry, as well as the best practices in report writing.
5.  Solicit feedback on a regular basis to improve your abilities through your working peers or mentors.
6. You can take writing classes or online courses in order to enhance your report writing skills.If your reports are going to be published online, use relevant keywords, titles, and short meta descriptions.

 As per the current Indian job markets, such sectors as IT, business analytics, healthcare, and media education are actively recruiting report writers in 2025. In India, employers appreciate writers who know how to take complicated information and explain it in simple terms and to local and international readers. Having knowledge of English and regional languages may give you an advantage in the multicultural employment scene in India. 

How to Be Better at Report Writing? 

If you really wish to be better at report writing, you need to ensure to become a master of telling facts in an easy to understand manner. Appealing to your audience with mere facts is not enough, you must connect the dots and tell the story through the why, how and what of your findings so that your reader can read between the lines. In situations where your listeners or readers might be unpracticed in the subject, refer to real-world analogies or brief case studies so that complicated information can be understood. 

Moreover, get into the mindset of critically reading similar reports in your field not only to learn the structure, but what senior writers do in order to instill credibility and interest. Lastly, you should think about the impression you want your report to create: prior to the submission, you should ask yourself whether your reader will have definite insights and practical takeaways. This attitude does not only make your writing more precise but will make sure that your reports will be appreciated and recalled within any work environment.  

Use these tips wisely and draft reports that rank, convey, educate, and are highly valuable.