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| 5th Global Festival of Journalism Inaugurated |
New Delhi: 5th Global Festival of journalism was
inaugurated with great pomp and show at Noida Film City to celebrate 12th
February an International Day of Journalism declared by Sandeep Marwah Global
Cultural Minister and president International Journalism Centre.
“Job of the
journalists is more than the reporting, he is the man of masses said H.E.
Augusto Montiel Ambassador of Venezuela to India in the capacity of Chief
Guest. Marwah should be the Global Goodwill Ambassador for his powerful
activities to unite the World,” said H.E. Nejmeddine Lakhal Designated
Ambassador of Tunisia to India while inaugurating the festival.
“GFJN is first of its kind. it has brought thousands of
journalists under one roof, added Shahid Saddiqui senior journalist and former
member of Rajya Sabha. Prominent journalist Taran Adarsh Editor of Trade Guide
said that we at Mumbai ignorant about the international activities at Noida
Film City, this festival has brought two major film cities closer to each
other.
“Good journalism starts from good reading and knowledge. A
well aware journalist will be able to submit a better and a balanced report.
Education and training like AAFT and ASMS is required all over the country to
produce quality journalists from institutions,” said Udai Kumar executive
Editor of Amar Ujala.
“ Cinema is actually
part of journalistic activity. Creating awareness and spreading information are
the part of film business,” expressed Ashok Tyagi Secretary General of
International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry giving examples of
many films produced from the journalistic ideas.
Earlier an exhibition of paintings was inaugurated by the
dignities to promote the art an important part of journalism business. Delegates
representing print, radio, television, news agencies from all over India and
abroad participated through out the day in workshops, seminars and master
classes designed for the festival.
The festival was supported by large international
organizations including International Film And Television Club, International
Film Television Research Centre, International Public Broadcasting Forum,
International Women’s Film Forum, International Children’s Film Forum,
Later Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios presented life
membership of International Journalism Centre to all the dignities present on
the occasion. The festival is for three days from 12th to 14th
February.
