Event Overview

Brainwash was a meticulously crafted media workshop designed for media students, aspiring professionals, and trainers, held at the Siri Fort Auditorium. The day-long event brought together over 1,800 media students from 30+ media institutions across Delhi NCR, along with academicians, journalists, and industry experts. With a total attendance of more than 2,000 participants, Brainwash was the largest media event of its kind, offering a comprehensive exploration of TV journalism from the perspective of students and future media professionals. The workshop featured five keynote speeches and multiple panel discussions, covering a broad range of topics, including the latest trends, ethics, working conditions, editorial changes, challenges, new skills, and the future of TV news.

Event Highlights

• Date & Venue: Siri Fort Auditorium, New Delhi
 

• Participants: Over 2,000 attendees, including 1,800+ media students, academicians, and journalists

• Institutions: Participation from 30+ media institutions in Delhi NCR

Content Focus: A thorough discussion of TV journalism, covering:

1. Trends and ethics in TV news

2. Working conditions and editorial changes

3. Challenges, opportunities, and future skills needed

4. Mindset and growth opportunities for TV journalists

5. Anchoring, reporting, news writing, editing, salaries, and career growth

Keynote Speeches & Panels: Five keynote speeches and several panel discussions on the evolving landscape of TV news

Speakers: Presence of 50+ leading TV journalists of that era, including:

• Rahul Dev, veteran journalist

• Abhigyan Prakash, senior news anchor and editor

• Rana Yashwant, noted journalist and media professional

• Qurban Ali, veteran journalist and media trainer

• Anand Pradahan, renowned media academician

• Abhinandan Sikri, renowned journalist, NewsLaundry

• Vartika Nanda, well known writer & academician

• Abhishek Upadhyay, senior correspondent

• Chitra Tripathi, renowned TV news anchor

• Mukesh Kumar, prominent media personality

• Shreevardhan Trivedi, well-known news anchor

• Anurag Muskan, popular TV journalist 

 And many more!

  Key Takeaways

• Holistic Perspective: For the first time, students and aspiring journalists were given a comprehensive overview of the TV journalism industry, with real-world insights directly from leading professionals.

• Practical Insights: Participants gained practical knowledge about the current trends, ethical dilemmas, and working conditions in TV news, which are essential for building a successful career in the field.

• Skill Development: Emphasis was placed on acquiring new skills and adapting to editorial changes, preparing students to meet the challenges and seize the opportunities in the future of journalism.

• Career Guidance: In-depth discussions on career growth, salaries, and future opportunities provided a roadmap for young professionals aiming to excel in TV journalism.

• Networking Opportunities: The event served as a platform for attendees to connect with some of the top journalists in the industry, enabling them to build valuable relationships and gain mentorship.

Brainwash set a benchmark for media events in the region by addressing the entire spectrum of TV journalism and equipping the next generation of media professionals with the knowledge and skills to shape the future of news.