Journalism is all about reporting stories, anecdotes, narratives. It aims to connect the news of the country and the world to us, through journalists like you. So, all out there, HRs aspiring Journalists, our story writers, our bloggers, our content writers, our reporters…. take a deep breath and inhale happiness
WE ARE HERE! This club is all about establishing HRs News channel wherein we will cover news and stories of India and the world. We are here to build a News channel for the students of HR so that they get a glimpse of journalism, its process and its roles and responsibilities.
ACTIVITIES 2023-2024
CONNECT WITH PRESS - WEBINAR SERIES
July 1-10, 2023 Attendees: 57
Press Connect Club and The Growth Development and Change Cell of H.R. College organized an online digital marketing course to upskill the students in the concepts of Digital Marketing. The certificate course was conducted in collaboration with Academy of Digital Arts and was open for all. Students were also given the opportunity to learn and master new trends and major prospects for innovation in this field.
In this 30-hour programme course, students learnt about the creation, production, and implementation of digital marketing, distribution techniques such as email marketing, web-based marketing, and mobile marketing. After the successful completion of the course students were awarded with certificates.
FIELD VISIT TO SAKAL GROUP’S SAAM TV
August 4, 2023 Attendees: 13
Press Connect: The Journalism Club of HRC organized a field visit to Sakal Group's SAAM TV for the students of SY and TY BAMMC. The visit was a grand success, with students learning the complete workings of Saam TV: an electronic news channel, including how the news is reported and the entire journey from the desk to going on Air.
Talking about Saam TV, it’s an entertainment and news channel owned by Maharashtra’s leading Sakal Media Group. Saam TV programming primarily consists of family dramas, cooking shows, news, and Movies. Saam TV, a Marathi entertainment and news channel, brings to light the vibrant attitude of the young generation through its interesting stories.
Every student had an opportunity to meet each department. Students interacted with the Editor, went to the input and output desk, the PCR and MCR rooms, met the anchors. The entire process was immensely informative and was appreciated by each of the students.
VISIT TO NMIC
September 16, 2023 Attendees: 42
Press Connects second visit of the academic year 23-24 took the students of FY and SYBAMMC to the National Museum of Indian Cinema. A total of 42 film enthusiasts visited NMIC that day. The National Museum of Indian Cinema was inaugurated in the year 2019.
These film enthusiasts were delighted to visit NMIC. They participated in a script writing workshop conducted by Sir Paul George. At the end of the workshop every student was provided with a workshop completion certificate. Their knowledge was put to test with a script writing activity later. Post the workshop, few of the attendees were interviewed by the national television channel Doordarshan for their experience. Post lunch, students were taken on a tour of the entire four-storey facility by one of the guides. The entire establishment was a piece of art, containing a lot of precious information about films ranging from the pre-independence period to the modern age. The visit was a great success, with the students enjoying every second of it.
Press Connect Photo Gallery
ACTIVITIES 2022-2023
CONNECT WITH PRESS - WEBINAR SERIES
January 19, 2023 Attendees: 16
Press Connect - The Journalism club of H.R. College organized a webinar series titled: ‘Connect with Press’. Ms. Anjali Jha was the honourable guest talker for the first episode, who guided student about lifestyle and fashion aspect of journalism and shared her experiences. The Webinar was attended by 16 students, teachers, faculty in-charge Ms. Jasmine Tamboli, and our Principal Dr. Pooja Ramchandani who graced the event.
CONNECT WITH PRESS - WEBINAR SERIES
February 14, 2023 Attendees: 15
Press Connect- The Journalism Club of H.R. College organized second episode of their webinar series, titled ‘Connect with Press’, featuring a prominent radio jockey, Mr. Shailendra U. Nagrale. The webinar aimed at providing insights and information about the art of radio jockeying. It was an interactive webinar, with participants asking questions and sharing their own experiences in the field of media. RJ Shailendra was very accommodating and provided insightful answers, encouraging the audience to pursue their passion for radio jockeying. Overall, the second episode of the ‘Connect with Press’ webinar series was a highly informative and engaging event, providing valuable insights into the art of radio jockeying.
INTRA COLLEGIATE WIN
OFF D’CUFF 2023
February 24-27, 2023
Press Connect x BAMMC Committee participated and bagged the Runner’s Up Podium of ODC’23 organised by PSDS HR. The committee participated in 12 out of 13 events and bagged prizes in 6 out of 12 events.
INTERCOLLEGIATE ORGANISED
PHOTOREAL TALENT
March 15, 2023 Attendees: 20
Press Connect - The Journalism Club of H.R. College organized its first intercollegiate photography competition to celebrate the beauty of art and photography. This event was all about capturing realistic photography that showcases moods and emotions in the most beautiful way. The winners were given trophies by chief guest Dr. Nitin Sonawane, chief photographer for the Economic Times.
INDUSTRIAL VISIT
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
February 10, 2023 Attendees: 12
Press Connect - The Journalism Club of H.R. College organized a field visit event to The Photography Society of India on February 10, 2023 at 11:30 AM, and had an interaction with renowned photographer, Mr. Nitin Sonawane, Chief photographer for Economic Times.
Press Connect Photo Gallery
