“Technology should not be made a basis of knowledge as it eliminates your concerns,” said renowned journalist Punya Prasun Bajpai at a program organised by Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication on the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Makhanlal Chaturvedi.
The program also witnessed the presence of former HoD of Journalism and Mass Communication, Dr Harisingh Gaur Central University, Sagar and newly appointed VC of MCU, Deepak Tiwari presided the program. A special lecture of Bajpai on Takneek Ke Daur Mein Moolyon Ki Patrakarita (Journalism of values in the era of technology) was organised.
Bajpaye further said technology should only be considered as a tool for information and it must be kept in mind that information is not knowledge. Bajpaye told the students that the facts that are presented through the means of technology are not always the final truth. In fact a journalist should dig deeper and find the hidden truth behind the fact. Winding up his lecture, Bajpai made an appeal to the budding journalists saying that it is their duty to rely less on technology and more on their analytical study.
After this serious discourse, renowned satirist Dr Suresh Acharya lightened the mood of students with his humorous yet informative thoughts. He said an Indian farmer is very courageous and he knows the power of democracy. He also said that home is the first school for an Indian and mother is his first teacher. He also told the glorified history of India and said that India has never attacked on any country.
VC Deepak Tiwari also made an appeal to students to study all the ideologies instead of following one. He remembered the contribution of all the VCs in the development of the university. Tiwari also said that he is very proud to be a student of this university. He also said that we have started to change the syllabus and the new syllabus will focus on outcome based learning. The prize distribution ceremony of MCU’s annual function cum sports meet- Pratibha was also organised on the occasion.
Jibe on NaMO Tv
Bajpaye also told students how the political parties were afraid of Model Code of Conduct earlier and satirically aimed on the newly released movie PM Narendra Modi. Giving examples from the past, he said Election Commission of India had banned Amitabh Bachhan’s movie in the year 1984 but a channel named NaMo is currently being broadcasted which is not a concern for EC.
