The Journalism Programme of Lady Shri Ram College is designed to give women an effective voice in the world of media. We believe that this voice will reflect the genuine development needs of all sections of a society in transition such as ours. In a democratic society, the exercise of the freedom of expression comes with enormous responsibilities, and the media plays a crucial, decisive role. Our attempt here is to train professionals, who are sensitive to the demands of this role, and who, in the pursuit of truth are alive to its many dimensions.
We see journalists both as transcribers of the aspirations of society and as catalysts of change. We wish to equip our students for the demands and rigours of the profession along with a commitment to accuracy, fairness, and knowledge. We seek to enliven them with that sense of vocation which empowers them to extend themselves beyond careerism to causes that need support, to ideas that need expression, and to the spirit that cherishes and values freedom.
The teaching methodology incorporates lectures, workshops, and seminars, and emphasizes independent projects and extensive written assignments. It is our attempt at LSR to imbibe the teaching-learning process with the kind of sensitivity that reconciles excellence with humanity, a pedagogy that can break free of rhetoric, shatter myths and rescue imagination and intuition using them as resources to conceive and initiate change. To do this we provide for our students a diverse faculty drawn from the ranks of academics and practitioners and conduct seminars and workshops by practitioners. Our students attend film screenings and documentary festivals as well as seminars and conferences on the media to expand their horizon of experiences and to expose them to a plethora of views. We take pride in fostering our students with ambition, motivation and above all the will to make a difference.
The academic year commenced with an orientation session featuring Ms. Nidhi Razdan (2 August, 2025), senior journalist, as the Chief Guest. Her address provided students with valuable insights into the evolving media landscape and the responsibilities of contemporary journalism.
Academic Conference
The department’s annual academic conference, Juxtapose (19 November 2025), served as a vibrant platform for academic engagement and creative expression. A key highlight of the conference was the panel discussion on ‘The fifth estate’, which brought together distinguished experts from the fields of media and public relations. The panel featured Dr. Samir Kapur, Senior Director at Adfactors PR Mr. Rajeev Kumar Shukla, Deputy Director General at All India Radio and Dr. Anubhuti Yadav, Head, New Media, IIMC. The discussion enabled students to critically examine the role of emerging media in shaping public discourse. Juxtapose featured competitions like the Binge battle quiz, Brand revival case and Media crisis MUN, along with online contests in caricature making, photography, filmmaking and logo and tagline creation, fostering both analytical and creative engagement. The annual publication team, Counter Talk, held a paper presentation on ‘Mediated realities: How media shapes the public sphere’, allowing students to explore how media moulds public understanding and share their perspectives on representation, identity and narrativemaking.
Other Association Highlights
The department organised two photo-walks aimed at strengthening visual storytelling and field-based learning. The first was conducted at Humayun’s Tomb in October 2025, followed by the second walk at Purana Qila in February 2026. These photo-walks provided students with hands-on experience in photography while engaging with historical spaces. In the lead-up to Juxtapose, a series of pre-events were organised, including Paint board and Media carnival. Among these ‘Gokuldham got juxitified’ stood out as a creative and interactive initiative that witnessed enthusiastic participation. The department collaborated with the LSR Queer Collective to organise an investigative treasure hunt based on the Zelim Bakaev case (6 February 2026). The event encouraged participants to engage critically with themes of identity, media narratives and investigative storytelling through an interactive format.
A workshop was organised on photo editing software (7 November 2025), focusing on practical training in tools like Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign. The session was conducted by Mr. Arun Joshi, an experienced professional in printing and design and provided students with hands-on exposure to digital editing, layout techniques and visual storytelling. The workshop helped bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in media production.
| Name | Areas of interest |
| Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda (Teacher-in-charge) vartikalsr@gmail.com | Broadcast Journalism, Print Journalism, Prison Reforms Publications and other works click here |
| Ms. Suruchi Shirish Parikh Assistant Professor suruchi1104@gmail.com | Print Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations, Media and Politics, Development Journalism Publications and other works click here |
| Ms. Sneha Bhati Assistant Professor snehu09@gmail.com | New Media; Digital Media; Broadcast Journalism; Multimedia Journalism; Media, Gender and Human Rights; Photography; Global media & Politics, Advertising and Public Relations; Media Literacy; Digital Literacy Publications and other works click here |
| Dr. Anugya Assistant Professor anugya@lsr.du.ac.in | Research Methodology for Media, Cinema Studies, Media & Cultural Studies (Media Theories), Broadcast Journalism (Television Journalism & Radio Journalism), Print Journalism. Publications and other works click here |
| Ms. Kingaule Newme Assistant Professor kingaulenewme@lsr.du.ac.in | Folk Media, History of Media, New Media, Social Media and Communication, Media, Gender and Human Rights Publications and other works click here |
| Ms. Monika Sharma Assistant Professor monika_sharma@lsr.du.ac.in | Print Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Content and Brand Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Development Communication, Media and Communication Publications and other works click here |
| Dr. Bharat Assistant Professor bharatlsr@lsr.du.ac.in | Visual Communication, Film Studies, Celebrity Journalism, Digital Media Production Publications and other works click here |
President – Akanksha Chaudhary
General Secretary – Aakriti Yati
Treasurer – Navya Kaul
Email: lsr.journalismdept@gmail.com
2024: Fourth Estate
The Annual Publication of the Department of Journalism, ‘Counter Talk 2021’ was published on 26th September 2021. The theme of the publication was ‘The Digital War on Information’. The co-editors were final year students – Samridhi Chugh, Anushree Mukherjee, Palomi Gupta and Malak Tariq
2021: https://issuu.com/countertalk-2021/docs/countertalk-2021_0a0ff87c84b37f
2020: https://issuu.com/countertalk/docs/countertalk_2020