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13th Edition of AINAA | Organised by MA Convergent Journalism students | AJK Mass Communication Research Centre | Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi

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#AINAA2026 @smserajali @Hizoyahussain @HeraRizwan1

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As panelists for the session “Reporting from the Hinterland”, @HeraRizwan1, @smserajali, and @Hizoyahussain shared personal insights and practical approaches to ground reporting discussing the unique challenges and the profound impact of journalism from the hinterland.

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#AINAA2026 @chinkis @Outlookindia

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In conversation at AINAA 2026, @chinkis, unpacked the ideas behind some of the Outlook Magazine’s most striking covers - discussing editorial vision, narrative choices, and the politics of representation.

#AINAA2026 #ChinkiSinha #Journalism #GenderInMedia #MediaDialogue

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#AINAA2026 @sardesairajdeep @tarjeet1

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At AINAA2026, @sardesairajdeep shared candid insights from decades in the newsroom, reflecting on the state of media in contemporary India and the evolving pressures shaping journalism today.

#AINAA2026 #Journalism #IndianMedia #MediaDialogue #JamiaMilliaIslamia

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#AINAA2026 @Smita_Sharma @Karan_Singhs

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In conversation for the session “Between Bullets and Bylines”, @Karan_Singhs & @Smita_Sharma examined the concept of ethical journalism, sharing personal experiences from ground reporting, reflecting on the emotional toll, responsibility, & ethical dilemmas.

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#AINAA2026 @Priyanshi50 @asad1_rehman @shadabmoizee

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As panelists for the session “Is Digital the new Mainstream”, @Priyanshi50, @asad1_rehman and @shadabmoizee explored how digital platforms are reshaping newsrooms, redefining audiences, and challenging legacy media structures.

#AINAA2026 #Journalism #Media #JamiaMilliaIslamia

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#AINAA2026 @MariyamAlavi @poonamjourno @shadabmoizee

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As panelists for the session “Investigative Journalism: Changing Newsroom Priorities?”, @MariyamAlavi and @poonamjourno shared insights from the field - unpacking the rigour, risks & responsibility that define investigative reporting, in a conversation moderated by @shadabmoizee

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In Photos | As the keynote speaker at #AINAA2026, Saeed Naqvi brought decades of reportage, global insight, and lived newsroom experience into a room full of young journalists ready to listen and question.

#AINAA2026 #Journalism #Media #Saeednaqvi

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For her, the success of this event is not just an achievement; it is evidence that these young journalists are ready to step into the profession with confidence.

#AINAA2026 #Journalism #Media #JamiaMilliaIslamia

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#AINAA2026 | Director at CCMG and Faculty member at AJK MCRC, Prof. Tarjeet Sabharwal (@tarjeet1) called it a historic first - a two-day festival bringing journalists together at an unprecedented scale, made possible entirely by the dedication and discipline of the students.

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More than just an event, she saw it as a consciously created space for dialogue - something increasingly vital in the times we live in.

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#AINAA2026 | As a former student and now faculty member at MCRC, Yusra Hasan spoke of the discipline, rigour, and collective commitment that brought the festival to life.

#AINAA2026 #Journalism #Media #JamiaMilliaIslamia

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#AINAA2026 | Returning to her alma mater, Hera Rizwan (@HeraRizwan1) witnessed how far AINAA has come. What once felt intimate now stands expansive - a reflection of collective effort, ambition, and belief in the power of dialogue.

#AINAA2026 #Journalism #Media #Jamia

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For her, it wasn’t just nostalgia; it was pride in how far the platform has come, and excitement for what lies ahead.

#AINAA2026 #Journalism #Media #JamiaMilliaIslamia

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#AINAA2026 | Zoya Hussain (@Hizoyahussain) shared how special it felt to return after three years, especially seeing how AINAA has evolved from simple documentary screenings in her time to a festival with expansive panels and powerful voices.