Professor Vartika Nanda

DD Bharti: J se Jail and other books on jails: 26 July, 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:48:52 +0530

Date of Recording: 11 July, 2026

Date of Telecast: 26 July, 2026

दूरदर्शन पर प्रसारित होने वाले कार्यक्रम - साहित्य संवाद- के लिए कल एक दिलचस्प वार्ता रिकार्ड हुई. इस साहित्यिक कार्क्रम के प्रोड्यूसर हैं श्री संजय कुमार, एंकर रजनी. संवाद के केंद्र में रहे- प्रभात प्रकाशन Prabhat Prakashan से हाल ही में प्रकाशित मेरा उपन्यास- ज से जेल और नेशनल बुक ट्रस्ट National Book Trust, India से प्रकाशित- Radio in Prison. तिनका तिनका जेल के बाकी काम में चर्चा में रहे.

यह वार्ता 27 जुलाई को डीडी भारती पर प्रसारित होगी. बाकी तस्वीरें कल शेयर की जाएंगी.

ये दुनिया अगर मिल भी जाए तो क्या है। गुरुदत्त। साहिर। प्यासा। Film। अध्यात्म। Podcast। वर्तिका नन्दा

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 14:02:46 +0530

जाने वो कैसे लोग थे जिनके प्यार को प्यार मिला

हमने तो जब कलियाँ माँगी काँटों का हार मिला

1957 में आई थी फिल्म- प्यासा। निर्देशक, प्रोडूयूसर और अभिनेता थे- गुरुदत्त। इस नज्म को लिखा था- मशहूर शायर साहिर लुधियानवी (Sahir Ludhianvi) ने. संगीतकार थे- एस.डी. बर्मन और आवाज़ थी हेमंत कुमार की। यह कहा जाता है कि प्यासा गुरुदत्त की अपनी कहानी थी. गुरुदत्त की जन्मतिथि पर पेश है यह विशेष प्रस्तुति.

Poster: Jagtar Singh Audio Edit: Dr. Suchit Narang

तिनका जेल पाठशाला: 8जुलाई, 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 22:20:12 +0530

8 जुलाई, 2026

क्या आप खुद हमेशा उदास रहते हैं ? क्या आप यह तय नहीं कर पाते कि दुनिया सुंदर है या बदसूरत? कि इस दुनिया में किसी पर आपका भरोसा क्यों कायम नहीं हो पा रहा या फिर कि सफलता के पैमाने क्या हैं ? अगर आप भी इन सवालों से जूझ रहे हैं तो चलिए हमारे साथ जेल की एक अनूठी यात्रा पर और महसूस कीजिए खुद में ऐसे बदलाव जो आपकी दिशा को शायद पूरी तरह से बदल दें.

एक धुंध से आना है, एक धुंध में जाना है: Sahir Laudhianvi: Vartika Nanda

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 22:13:44 +0530

संसार की इस शाह का बस एक ही फसाना है एक धुंध से आना है, एक धुंध में जाना है।

बी. आर. चोपड़ा की फिल्म 'धुंध' 1973 में आई थी।

साहिर साहब ने जब इस गाने को लिखा होगा, उस समय

उनके अपने दिल की टीस, दर्द और कसक किसी गहराई तक रही होगी। दुनिया में पाठक होते हैं, दर्शक हो, श्रोता और राहगीर भी और कुछ ऐसे होते हैं जो दर्द के बीच में जीते हुए रोज़ किसी धागे से किसी चीज़ को बुनते हैं, उधेड़ते हैं और फिर बुनने लग जाते हैं। उदास दिल का साहिर, एक उदास अमृता, एक उदास इमरोज और ऐसे ही बहुत से और उदास शायर, गीतकार, फनकार इन सब ने अपनी उदासियों के बीच में कुछ ऐसा गढ़ा कि फिर वो कभी मिट ना पाया। साहिर का ये गाना उसी की एक मिसाल है।

Poster: Jagtar Singh Audio Edit: Dr. Suchit Narang

Tinka Jail Radio in District Jail Dehradun। Pavan Kothari with Shams Tahir Khan। आज तक: April 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:24:30 +0530

In an interview given to Shams Tahir Khan of Aaj Tak, Jailor of District Jail, Dehradun, Pavan Kothari shared his experiences of Tinka Tinka Foundation and the role of jail radio, conceptualised and executed by Professor Vartika Nanda. This interview was titled- क़ातिल, रेपिस्ट, गैगस्टर जब एक छत के नीचे हों तब बिना हथियार जेलर उन्हें कैसे संभालते हैं? EP 2229 and was released on 25 April, 2026.

Audio clip at: 16: 20 in original video

Launch of Jail Radio Jockey Training Program in District Jail, Karnal

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:56:06 +0530

Summary: June, 2026: Tinka Tinka Foundation (TTF) has launched the next phase of its training programme for inmates lodged in District Jail, Karnal. This continues the foundation's ongoing work in Haryana's jails, which began in 2020 with 21 inmates firstly trained in December 2020. Haryana got its first jail radio in 2021, and the initiative has since expanded to 14 out of 20 jails in the state, training over 300 inmates, including women inmates, as radio jockeys. District Jail, Karnal was covered under Phase II of this initiative. A press release dated 9 March 2024 stated that 74% of inmates in District Jail, Karnal said prison radio helped them deal with mental health issues, based on a survey of 10 questions. Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda, founder of Tinka Tinka Foundation and Head, Department of Journalism, Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University, is credited with conceptualising and executing prison radios across Haryana and also in District Jail, Agra (Uttar Pradesh) and District Jail, Dehradun (Uttarakhand).

14 June, 2026: Press Release

Key Highlights

• 20 inmates, including 3 women, begin training as radio jockeys for Tinka Jail Radio in District Jail, Karnal.

• Collaboration with Tinka Tinka Foundation to expand Haryana’s pioneering jail radio initiative.

• Jail Radio in Haryana has transformed prisons since its inception in 2021.

• Vital role during COVID-19, offering inmates hope, information, and connection.

• Featured in “Radio in Prison” published by National Book Trust (NBT), documenting its impact.

A New Chapter in Karnal Jail

A group of 20 inmates have arrived at the office of the Jail Superintendent in District Jail, Karnal, eager to begin their training as radio jockeys. This marks the next phase of the Jail Radio initiative in Haryana, where prison administration, in partnership with Tinka Tinka Foundation, is empowering inmates with skills in broadcasting, communication, and creative expression.

The training program is designed to teach technical skills and instill confidence, discipline and a sense of responsibility among participants. For the three women inmates included in this batch, it is a rare opportunity to voice their thoughts and contribute meaningfully to prison life. These inmates will be trained by Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda, Head, Department of Journalism, Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University and Founder, Tinka Tinka Foundation. She had conceptualised prison radio in the state of Haryana in 2020.

History of Jail Radio in Haryana

Haryana became the first state in India to establish a structured jail radio system in 2020. Initiated in District Jail, Panipat, the initiative is spearheaded by Shri Alok Mittal (IPS), DG Prisons, Haryana in collaboration with Tinka Tinka Foundation.

Today, Tinka Jail radio has expanded across prisons in the state, creating a network of inmate-run stations that broadcast programs on health, education, culture, and rehabilitation. The initiative has been hailed as a model of prison reform, combining creativity with correctional philosophy.

Significance and Impact of Jail Radio

Jail radio is more than entertainment. It is a tool of transformation. It has empowered inmates with new skills, given them confidence, and a sense of purpose, helped in community building, fostering dialogue and connection among inmates, and supported in combating combat isolation and depression by sharing their stories. According to the Superintendent of the Jail, Shri Lakhbir Singh Brar, “Jail radio has proven its worth in improving mental health and the overall atmosphere in the jails. Each day, inmates eagerly look forward to our broadcasts.”

International Recognition

Tinka Jail Radio initiative has been showcased at international conferences on prison reform and correctional innovation. Experts from across the world have praised Haryana’s model for its unique blend of creativity and rehabilitation.

“Radio in Prison” – National Book Trust Publication

The success of jail radio has been documented in the book “Radio in Prison” published by the National Book Trust (NBT). This publication captures the stories, struggles, and successes of inmates who became radio jockeys, offering readers a glimpse into how sound waves can break barriers of silence and despair. The book stands as a testimony to the power of communication in correctional spaces, and Karnal’s new training program adds another chapter to this inspiring journey.

Looking Ahead

The re-launch of jail radio jockey training in Karnal is not just a program, it is a movement towards reform, rehabilitation, and reintegration. By giving inmates a voice, Haryana’s prison administration is reshaping the narrative of incarceration from punishment to transformation.

As these 20 inmates step into the world of broadcasting, they carry with them the promise of hope, creativity, and change. Jail radio is no longer confined in prison walls—it is a symbol of resilience and renewal.

14 जून, 2026 : प्रेस विज्ञप्ति: करनाल जेल रेडियो- 20 बंदी होंगे रेडियो जाकी

- 20 जेल बंदियों ने करनाल जिला जेल में तिनका जेल रेडियो के लिए रेडियो जॉकी बनने का प्रशिक्षण शुरू कर दिया है. इनमें तीन महिलाएं भी हैं.

- तिनका तिनका फाउंडेशन ने 2020 में हरियाणा कारागार के साथ मिलकर इस पहल को शुरू किया था.

- कोविड-19 के दौरान कैदियों को आशा, जानकारी और जुड़ाव प्रदान करने में अहम भूमिका।

- नेशनल बुक ट्रस्ट (NBT) द्वारा प्रकाशित पुस्तक “रेडियो इन प्रिजन” में इस पहल का उल्लेख।

करनाल जेल में नया अध्याय

करनाल जिला जेल में 20 कैदी जेल अधीक्षक के कार्यालय पहुँचे हैं, जहाँ वे रेडियो जॉकी बनने के प्रशिक्षण की शुरुआत करेंगे। यह हरियाणा की जेल रेडियो पहल का अगला चरण है, जिसमें जेल प्रशासन और तिनका तिनका फाउंडेशन मिलकर कैदियों को प्रसारण, संचार और रचनात्मक अभिव्यक्ति का कौशल सिखा रहे हैं।

इस प्रशिक्षण कार्यक्रम का उद्देश्य तकनीकी ज्ञान देना, आत्मविश्वास बढ़ाना, अनुशासन और जिम्मेदारी की भावना विकसित करना है। इस बैच में शामिल तीन महिला कैदियों के लिए यह एक दुर्लभ अवसर है, जिससे वे अपनी सोच को आवाज़ दे सकें और जेल जीवन में सार्थक योगदान कर सकें। प्रशिक्षण का संचालन प्रोफेसर (डॉ.) वर्तिका नंदा, प्रमुख, पत्रकारिता विभाग, लेडी श्रीराम कॉलेज, दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय एवं संस्थापक, तिनका तिनका फाउंडेशन द्वारा किया जाएगा। उन्होंने 2020 में हरियाणा में जेल रेडियो की परिकल्पना की थी।

हरियाणा में जेल रेडियो का इतिहास

हरियाणा भारत का पहला राज्य बना जिसने 2020 में एक संरचित जेल रेडियो प्रणाली स्थापित की। इसकी शुरुआत जिला जेल, पानीपत से हुई थी। इस पहल को तिनका तिनका फाउंडेशन श्री आलोक मित्तल (IPS), महानिदेशक, हरियाणा कारागार नेके सहयोग से आगे बढ़ाया है।

आज तिनका जेल रेडियो राज्य की कई जेलों में फैल चुका है और कैदियों द्वारा संचालित रेडियो स्टेशन स्वास्थ्य, शिक्षा, संस्कृति और पुनर्वास पर कार्यक्रम प्रसारित कर रहे हैं। इसे जेल सुधार का एक आदर्श मॉडल माना गया है, जिसमें रचनात्मकता और सुधारात्मक दर्शन का संगम है।

जेल रेडियो का महत्व और प्रभाव

जेल रेडियो केवल मनोरंजन नहीं है, यह परिवर्तन का साधन है। इसने कैदियों को नए कौशल दिए, आत्मविश्वास और उद्देश्य की भावना दी, समुदाय निर्माण में मदद की, संवाद और जुड़ाव को बढ़ावा दिया और अकेलेपन व अवसाद से लड़ने में सहारा दिया।

जेल अधीक्षक श्री लखबीर सिंह बरार के अनुसार –

“जेल रेडियो ने मानसिक स्वास्थ्य और जेलों के वातावरण को बेहतर बनाने में अपनी उपयोगिता साबित की है। कैदी हर दिन हमारे प्रसारण का बेसब्री से इंतजार करते हैं।”

अंतरराष्ट्रीय पहचान

तिनका जेल रेडियो पहल को अंतरराष्ट्रीय सम्मेलनों में प्रस्तुत किया गया है, जहाँ जेल सुधार और सुधारात्मक नवाचार पर चर्चा होती है। दुनिया भर के विशेषज्ञों ने हरियाणा के मॉडल की सराहना की है।

“रेडियो इन प्रिजन” – राष्ट्रीय पुस्तक न्यास प्रकाशन

जेल रेडियो की सफलता को राष्ट्रीय पुस्तक न्यास (NBT) द्वारा प्रकाशित पुस्तक “रेडियो इन प्रिजन” में दर्ज किया गया है। इसमें उन कैदियों की कहानियाँ, संघर्ष और सफलताएँ शामिल हैं जो रेडियो जॉकी बने। यह पुस्तक दिखाती है कि कैसे रेडियो जेल की दीवारों के भीतर आशा और संवाद का पुल बना सकता है.

आगे की राह

करनाल में जेल रेडियो जॉकी प्रशिक्षण का पुनः शुभारंभ केवल एक कार्यक्रम नहीं, बल्कि सुधार, पुनर्वास और पुनः एकीकरण की दिशा में एक आंदोलन है। कैदियों को आवाज़ देकर हरियाणा का जेल प्रशासन सज़ा की परिभाषा को बदल रहा है - दंड से परिवर्तन की ओर।

ये 20 कैदी जब प्रसारण की दुनिया में कदम रखेंगे, तो वे आशा, रचनात्मकता और बदलाव का संदेश साथ लेकर चलेंगे। जेल रेडियो अब केवल जेल की दीवारों तक सीमित नहीं है – यह दृढ़ता और नवजीवन का प्रतीक है।

The Utility of Blogging for Education: An article on Vartika Nanda's blog: Batch of 2023: LSR

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Sun, 7 Jun 2026 10:25:41 +0530

The Utility of Blogging for Education: How Blogs can Act as Healing Aid in Post-Pandemic Education and Beyond

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”

― Mahatma Gandhi

As education shifted online during the trying times of the pandemic, the challenge to bridge the learning gap between students, study materials, teachers and the new modes of learning became evident. In light of this concern, Dr. Vartika Nanda, Head, Department of Journalism, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, introduced the exemplary initiative of creating a conducive atmosphere of effective learning for students. Her vision, proclaiming a learning without barriers, progressed into helping students make the best from the online mode in the most innovative way possible.

Over the past few years, Dr. Vartika Nanda’s blog (http://vartikananda.blogspot.com/) has emerged as a platform disseminating essential knowledge related to the curriculum to the students. Its use has ensured in-depth learning, making it the most accessible hub for students offering essential course-related reading material and meticulously compiled notes. These notes come embedded with useful external links and citations that help students get to the deepest root of the subject matter. Containing reliable information from the year 2006 to 2021, this blog is indeed an information archive which can be referred by the students at any time. The blog also contains a sub-section on books related to media enabling the student-body broaden its knowledge with diverse and exhaustive texts on key industrial practices. There are several publications written by Dr. Nanda herself which cover the subject of journalism comprehensively, a feature which has helped make the blog a go-to source for the students of the department for any course-related query.

By way of the blog, Dr. Nanda encourages students to come forward and take the initiative to contribute and enrich the overall learning base. Manifestly, several articles on this blog have been written, compiled and edited by the students on the topics related to media and journalism, among others. A variety of topics have been covered by the students so far, an activity which gives them a push to do something productive. The entire process is an immense learning experience for the students as often the whole class contributes to certain pieces which then receive encouragement as they get published on the blog. Apart from that, such recognition instils in students a sense of pride and adds weightage to their portfolio.

Dr. Nanda’s blog has transformed into a repository of content that can enhance students’ knowledge about topics both theoretical and practical in nature. Interactivity is the key factor optimising the blog. Students positively comment on blogposts, highlighting the scope of improvement and making essential value-additions. This, additionally, broadens the margin of discussion, opening the gates for new information and facilitating the exchange of ideas. Students have also shared their journey and experiences on the blog. This blog has given them the strength to be outspoken and expressive. Several exercises have been carried out to make students express their hearts and be more thoughtfully vocal. For example, ‘The Lockdown Diaries’, an initiative that prompted students to write about their experiences during the national lockdown, gave them a space to express themselves and share their new learnings. Students also exchanged their woes and sufferings, which in turn made them feel more connected to their peers in college.

Over several months, Dr. Nanda’s blog has grown to witness the expression of creative talent of students across domains. The blog has provided a strong push to students to incorporate technical and practical learning in their reading of theoretical material. Few examples of this are the various posts containing essential information on newsletter-making, magazine-designing, and the many exhibits of posters and videos. Such content has helped students learn to stay loyal to the decided theme, come up with creative names for their publications, finalize the content, write unique headlines, structure writings in various formats, carry out designing, work in groups and generate the best-possible output in a way most efficient.

The blog also contains sections on media glossary, columns on journalism, along with significant content written by Dr. Nanda herself. This blog treasures particulars about Dr. Nanda’s remarkable efforts and hard work in prison reforms that led to the Tinka Tinka movement that she founded years ago. Some sections enormously help one to dig deeper into Tinka Tinka’s efforts in the prisons in Tihar, Dasna and Madhya Pradesh, three impressively unique landmarks in the arena of prison reforms in India that have been recognised across the country. There is a separate space called ‘Corona Diaries’ which documents the lives of prisoners during the pandemic providing the readers a sticking insight into their lives behind bars.

Dr. Vartika Nanda also writes several columns, pieces and poems that are an immense source of inspiration for youth and for all the visitors on the blog. The blog’s ‘Media Desk’ displays a thorough inside-view of the work carried out by her in the field of media, socially as well as in her different publications. Alongside, the detailed reports of several events, often curated by the students of the department, on the blog, enable connectivity and present rich insights into the recent developments at the college and departmental level.

Overall, Dr. Vartika Nanda’s blog has evolved into an enriching platform where students can get useful resources, express themselves and showcase their talent in a very positive way. It has helped alleviate the knowledge gap amongst students by encouraging them to work collectively, and subsequently recording and preserving their efforts, getting more engaged with the subject. The initiative serves as an excellent experiment which can be taken forward by our educators to make learning more fruitful and interactive for students and teachers alike.

#LSR #VartikaNanda #OnlineLearning #StudentContribution #DepartmentOfJournalism #Journalism

Written by Priyanshi Bhardwaj

Edited by M. Muskan Devi

Batch of 2023

Department of Journalism

Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi

3-DAY Certificate Course on AUDIO PRODUCTION & PODCASTING: Last Date for Registration: 12th June

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Sat, 6 Jun 2026 18:01:52 +0530

TINKA TINKA FOUNDATION

is organising a

3-DAY Certificate Course as a part of

Tinka Tinka Paathshala on

AUDIO PRODUCTION & PODCASTING

Date: 16 June to 18 June 2026 | Time: 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Hours: 12

Mode: Online

Fee: ₹1200/

Trainers: Top media professionals

Participants: Anyone

Age: 15 years and above

Participants will be given a certificate of participation after the successful completion of the course. 3 best participants will receive a special Letter of Appreciation along with 2 books on prison reforms.

Registration Link:

Last Date for Registration: 12 June

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Organiser:

Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda

Founder, Tinka Tinka Foundation

Who we are: www.tinkatinka.org/ Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda – Tinka Tinka Prison Reforms

Contact: tinkatinkaorg@gmail.com/ 9811201839

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आकाशवाणी के 90 वर्ष : 'आकाशवाणी : भोर से पहले भोर के बाद Special show: All India Radio: 2 June, 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 00:00:05 +0530

2 June, 2026: आकाशवाणी के 90 वर्ष पूरे होने के मौके पर पर् आकाशवाणी भवन में एक विशेष कार्यक्रम का आयोजन किया गया. इस उपलक्ष्य पर आजआमंत्रित श्रोताओं के समक्ष एक विशेष वार्तालाप -'आकाशवाणी : भोर से पहले भोर के बाद ' की रिकार्डिंग हुई.
आकाशवाणी के 90 वर्षों के इतिहास और विकास पर चर्चा में शामिल हुए- डॉ. प्रज्ञा पालीवाल गौड़ (कुलपति, IIMC), श्री अशोक टंडन, 8ी प्रदीप सरदाना और मैं.
इस कार्यक्रम का संयोजन श्री अवतार बैरवा ने किया, कार्यक्रम के प्रस्तुतकर्ता थे- श्रवण मीणा और प्रस्तुति सहयोग रहा- कीर्ति बैद का. इस दौरान रेडियोकर्मी निवेदिता से भी मुलाकात हुई.
Recording: 2 June
Telecast: 8 June

प्रतिभागी विशेषज्ञ 1. डॉ. प्रज्ञा पालीवाल गौड़, कुलपति - भारतीय जनसंचार संस्थान 2.. प्रो. अशोक टंडन, वरिष्ठ पत्रकार और चिंतक 4. डॉ. वर्तिका नंदा, वरिष्ठ लेखिका, प्राध्यापक और मीडिया विशेषज्ञ 5. श्री प्रदीप सरदाना, वरिष्ठ पत्रकार और मीडिया विशेषज्ञ , संचालन

Link: #AkashvaniAt90 II भोर से पहले भोर के बाद - YouTube

IN PRESS:

IGNCA LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk0WqhOLXo0&feature=youtu.be

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हिन्दी पत्रकारिता द्विशताब्दी राष्ट्रीय महोत्सव: IGNCA: 31 May, 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Sun, 31 May 2026 16:49:09 +0530

दिल्ली में 30-31 मई को सप्रे संग्रहालय और इंदिरा गांधी राष्ट्रीय कला केन्द्र का आयोजन

31 मई: हिन्दी पत्रकारिता के 200 वर्ष पूरे होने पर 30-31 मई को दिल्ली में राष्ट्रीय द्विशताब्दी महोत्सव का आयोजन किया गया. इंदिरा गांधी राष्ट्रीय कला केन्द्र, नई दिल्ली एवं माधवराव सप्रे स्मृति समाचारपत्र संग्रहालय एवं शोध संस्थान, भोपाल के संयुक्त आयोजन में आज हिन्दी पत्रकारिता के 200 साल : पुनरावलोकन- पर एक विमर्श हुआ. मंच पर मुझे प्रो. गिरीश्वर मिश्र प्रो. कृपाशंकर चौबे, डॉ. धनंजय चौपड़ा, प्रो. हरबंश दीक्षित और प्रो. उषारानी राव के सान्निध्य में अपनी बात रखने का मौका मिला. मेरा विषय था- दृश्य श्रव्य माध्यम की हिन्दी पत्रकारिता. मैं Vijay Dutt Shridhar जी, राम बहादुर राय जी Sachchidanand Joshiजी की हार्दिक आभारी हूं आज तिनका तिनका फाउंडेशन का स्थापना दिवस भी है.

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30 मई: स्मारक डाक टिकट एवं प्रथम दिवस आवरण का लोकार्पण स्मारक ग्रंथ का विमोचन और दो दिवसीय विमर्श

ऐतिहासिक पत्रों एवं कलम के पुरखों की चित्र प्रदर्शनी

भोपाल, 28 मई हिन्दी पत्रकारिता के 200 वर्ष पूरे होने पर 30-31 मई को दिल्ली में राष्ट्रीय द्विशताब्दी महोत्सव का आयोजन किया जा रहा है। इंदिरा गांधी राष्ट्रीय कला केन्द्र, नई दिल्ली एवं माधवराव सप्रे स्मृति समाचारपत्र संग्रहालय एवं शोध संस्थान, भोपाल के संयुक्त आयोजन में 'स्मारक डाक टिकट एवं प्रथम दिवस आवरण का लोकार्पण होगा। 'हिन्दी पत्रकारिताः 200 साल की महागाथा स्मारक ग्रंथ का विमोचन किया जाएगा। हिन्दी पत्रकारिता की दो शताब्दी की गौरवशाली यात्रा के अग्रगण्य समाचारपत्रों और पत्रिकाओं तथा युग निर्माता संपादकों के चित्रों की प्रदर्शनी लगाई जाएगी। यह प्रदर्शनी अचल और सचल स्वरूप में रहेगी, जो बाद में सप्रे संग्रहालय का स्थायी अंग बनेगी।

हिंदी पत्रकारिता द्विशताब्दी राष्ट्रीय महोत्सव के मुख्य अतिथि भारत के संचार मंत्री श्री ज्योतिरादित्य सिंधिया स्मारक डाक टिकट तथा प्रथम दिवस आवरण का लोकार्पण करेंगे। सूचना एवं प्रसारण मंत्री श्री अश्विनी वैष्णव स्मारक ग्रंथ का विमोचन करेंगे। स्मारक ग्रंथ का सम्पादन श्री विजयदत्त श्रीधर एवं डॉ. सच्चिदानंद जोशी ने किया है। डॉ. श्रीकांत सिंह की पुस्तक 'हिन्दी पत्रकारिता के हिन्दीतर उन्नायक' का भी विमोचन होगा। महोत्सव के अध्यक्ष मूर्धन्य संपादक श्री रामबहादुर राय हिंदी पत्रकारिता के भूत-वर्तमान-भविष्य की व्याख्या अपने बीज वक्तव्य में करेंगे। शुभारंभ राष्ट्रीय कला केन्द्र के जनपथ बिल्डिंग स्थित सभागार में 30 मई को अपरान्ह 4.00 बजे होगा।

31 मई को विमर्श के दो सत्र रखे गये हैं। पहला सत्र सुबह 10.30 बजे आरम्भ होगा। महात्मा गांधी अंतरराष्ट्रीय हिन्दी विश्वविद्यालय के पूर्व कुलपति प्रोफे. गिरीश्वर मिश्र अध्यक्षता करेंगे। प्रो. कृपाशंकर चौबे- 'हिन्दीतर मनीषियों का योगदान, डॉ. धनंजय चोपड़ा 'हिन्दी पत्रकारिता और जन आन्दोलन', प्रो. वर्तिका नंदा- 'दृश्य-श्रव्य माध्यम की पत्रकारित्ता', प्रो. हरवंश दीक्षित 'हिन्दी पत्रकारिताः संवैधानिक अधिकार और सरकार और प्रो. उषारानी राव 'दक्षिण भारत में हिन्दी पत्रकारिता' विषय का प्रतिपादन करेंगे। दूसरा सत्र दोपहर 2.00 बजे आरम्भ होगा। इस सत्र की अध्यक्षता राज्यसभा के उपसभापति एवं सुधी संपादक रहे श्री हरिवंश करेंगे। इस सत्र में सम्पादक, चिंतक और लेखक श्री रामबहादुर राय 'आपातकालः सीख और सबक', सुश्री क्षमा शर्मा 'हिन्दी पत्रकारिता में महिला सहभागिता', श्री दिलीप मंडल 'सोशल मीडिया कितना सोशल', सुश्री खुशबू जैन- 'तकनीकी नवाचार' विषय का विश्लेषण प्रस्तुत करेंगे। प्रथम सत्र में प्रो. वर्तिका नंदा की पुस्तक 'ज से जेल' तथा दूसरे सत्र में प्रो. प्रमोद कुमार की पुस्तक 'पारखी दृष्टि में समग्र भारतीय पत्रकारिता' का विमोचन होगा।

महोत्सव में दिल्ली स्थित पत्रकारिता एवं जनसंचार विषयक संस्थानों के प्राध्यापक, शोध छात्र एवं विद्यार्थी तथा हिन्दी पत्रकारिता में रुचि रखने वाले सुधी पत्रकार, साहित्यकार, शिक्षाविद एवं सामाजिक सरोकारों से प्रतिबद्ध कार्यकर्ता सहभागिता करेंगे।

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संगोष्ठी: पल – प्रतिपल कार्यक्रम: 31 मई, 2026

प्रथम सत्र (पूर्वाह्न 10.30 से 1.00 बजे तक)

केंद्रीय विषय : हिन्दी पत्रकारिता के 200 साल : पुनरावलोकन

संचालक की ओर से प्रारम्भिक वक्तव्य- 5 मिनट

वक्ता- प्रो. कृपाशंकर चौबे (हिन्दीतर मनीषियों का योगदान) – 15 मिनट

डॉ. धनंजय चौपड़ा (हिन्दी पत्रकारिता और जन आंदोलन)- 15 मिनट

प्रो. वर्तिका नंदा (दृश्य श्रव्य माध्यम की हिन्दी पत्रकारिता) – 15 मिनट

प्रो. हरबंश दीक्षित (हिन्दी पत्रकारिता : संवैधानिक अधिकार और सरकार)- 15 मिनट

प्रो. उषारानी राव (दक्षिण भारत में हिन्दी पत्रकारिता) – 15 मिनट

अध्यक्ष - प्रो. गिरीश्वर मिश्र, पूर्व कुलपति, म.गां.अं.हि.विश्वविद्यालय, वर्धा

हिंदी पत्रकारिता के 200 वर्ष - पत्रकारिता के सरोकार:सरोकारों की पत्रकारिता: आयोजक - इग्नू, क्षेत्रीय केंद्र - जबलपुर: 29 May, 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Fri, 29 May 2026 09:51:40 +0530

हिंदी पत्रकारिता के 200 वर्ष -पत्रकारिता के सरोकार:सरोकारों की पत्रकारिता: इस विषय पर इग्नू, क्षेत्रीय केंद्र - जबलपुर ने आज एक सार्थक विमर्श का आयोजन किया. इसका हिस्सा बनना सुखद रहा.

IGNOU तक यह बात भी पहुंचा पाई कि जल्द ही विमोचित होने वाले मेरे पहले उपन्यास- ज से जेल- में इग्नू IGNOU की महत्वपूर्ण चर्चा है. अपने संवाद में मैं यह भी बता पाई कि मध्यप्रदेश की जेलों की छवि उपन्यास में शामिल है.

मैं Amresh Dwivedi और Pramod Joshi जी का व्याख्यान ही सुन पाई पर भरपूर लाभांवित हुई. इस सफल आयोजन के लिए डॉ. विवेक श्रीवास्तव जी बधाई के पात्र हैं.

स्वागत

11:15 - प्रो.(डॉ.) रमेश यादव :

हिन्दी पत्रकारिता : शुरुआत और सरोकार

11:45 - प्रो.(डॉ.) अमरेश द्विवेदी :

दुनिया जहान से हिन्दी संवाद

12:15 - प्रो.(डॉ.) वर्तिका नंदा :

हिन्दी पत्रकारिता में आधी आबादी की जगह

12:45 - श्री प्रमोद जोशी :

संचार की सहजता और नैतिकता के प्रश्न

01:15 - श्री राजीव कुमार शुक्ल : पत्रकारिता का पक्ष : जनपक्ष

01:45 - डॉ. अमित कुमार : डिजिटल दुनिया की हिन्दी

02:15 - श्री पंकज स्वामी : स्थानीयता और विश्वसनीयता के प्रश्न

02:30 - डॉ. सोमासी श्रीनिवास : अध्यक्षीय वक्तव्य

डॉ. विवेक श्रीवास्तव : संचालन

Awakening India: Swami Vivekanand: DD National: 2013/ 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Thu, 28 May 2026 11:14:47 +0530

करीब साढ़े तेरह साल पहले दूरदर्शन के एक कार्यक्रम- AWAKENING INDIA का हिस्सा बनने का मौका मिला था (Episode 63) . यह मौका परसों दोबारा मिला. Program Executive Anuraag Darshan Anchor Praveen Tiwari और कार्यक्रम के केंद्र में स्वामी विवेकानंद.

आपसे नई औप पुरानी-दोनों तस्वीरें साझा कर रही हूं रिकॉर्डिंग के दौरान और बाद में भी कई विशेष बातें हुईं. मैं यह बता सकी कि तिनका तिनका फाउंडेशन 31 मई को स्थापित हुआ था, वही दिन जब स्वामी जी 1893 में भारत से शिकागो गए थे. उनके ऐतिहासिक उद्बोधन ने भारत की दशा-दिशा बदली.

रिकार्डिंग के बाद मेरे नए उपन्यास- ज से जेल- की कुछ बातें भी हूईं. अनुराग जी और प्रवीण जी के आध्यात्मिक पक्ष से सुंदर साक्षात्कार हुआ.

कुल मिलाकर यह लगा ही नहीं कि इस कार्यक्रम में 13 साल बाद आना हुआ. अनुराग जी ने बहुत शिद्दत से इस कार्यक्रम को सहेजा है. मेरा यह विचार पुख्ता हुआ कि दूरदर्शन और आकाशवाणी की नींव बने प्रस्तोताओं को कभी वह जगह और सम्मान नहीं मिला जिसके वे हकदार थे या हैं. हम यहां चूके हैं. दूरदर्शन और आकाशवाणी भारत की ब्रॉडकास्टिंग के स्तंभ हैं.

Gratitude:

Anurag Darshan, Program Executive

Praveen Tiwari, Anchor

Khushi Yadav, Production Assistant

Archives: 28 January, 2013

Link: Awakening India - EP # 63 - YouTube

Tinka Tinka Jail: ज से जेल: वर्तिका नन्दा का उपन्यास: 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Mon, 25 May 2026 18:57:00 +0530

Professor Vartika Nanda: Tinka Tinka Jail: ज से जेल: वर्तिका नन्दा का उपन्यास

Tinka Tinka Jail: ज से जेल: वर्तिका नन्दा का उपन्यास

अगस्त, 1993. हरियाणा के शहर अंबाला से नई दिल्ली के लिए शताब्दी ट्रेन चल पड़ी है। स्टेशन धीरे-धीरे पीछे छूटता जा रहा है। चलती हुई ट्रेन की खिड़की से रेलवे का हमारा बड़ा सरकारी बंगला भी दिखा है। रेलवे का वह बंगला जहां हम अब तक रह रहे थे। अब यह बंगला यादों में रहेगा। जिंदगी बदलने जा रही है। जो पीछे छूटा, उसमें कहानी-लेखन भी छूटा। चलती ट्रेन में खुद को जैसे वादा किया था कि अगले दो दशक तक विशुद्ध तौर पर पत्रकारिता करनी है। उसके बाद लिखूंगी उपन्यास।

26 May, 2026: ।।। ज से जेल।।।

ज से जेल, व से वर्तिका। मिलिए एक बदली हुई जेल से, एक नई वर्तिका नन्दा से पढ़िए एक नई दृष्टि से और ताज्जुब कीजिए कि क्या ऐसा भी हो सकता है? भारत में अब तकलिखे गए जेल साहित्य में एक अनूठी दस्तक आपका इंतजार कर रही है. यह उपन्यास आपको खुद अपने से मिलने का मौका देगा. तिनका तिनका की यह आवाज यकीनन दूर तक जाएगी.

उपन्यास के बारे मे | About the Novel

उपन्यास का नाम: ज से जेल

लेखिका: प्रोफेसर (डॉ.) वर्तिका नन्दा

पृष्‍ठ: 198

मूल्‍य: 400/ Amazon: 280/

प्रकाशक: प्रभात प्रकाशन

ISBN: 978-93-7573-880-0 (Paperback )

इस वादे को पूरा करने में 20 की बजाय 30 साल लग गए। उपन्यास लिखने का समय आया – अब।

क्या है ज से जेल | The background

यह उपन्यास जेल की अलग-अलग यात्राओं के अनुभवों से उपजा है। इसमें आप जिन पात्रों को मिलेंगे, वो जेल-यात्राओं के दौरान मेरे संपर्क में आईं अनगिनत महिलाओं, पुरुषों और बच्चों की मिली-जुली छवियां हैं। 1993 से दिल्ली की तिहाड़ जेल, 2015 में गाजियाबाद (डासना), 2016 में आगरा, 2017 में मध्यप्रदेश, 2018 में लखनऊ, 2019 में बांदा और नैनी जेल, 2020 से हरियाणा की जेलें, विदेशों में मॉरीशस और नॉर्वे की जेलें। जब भी किसी जेल के दौरे से लौटी तो वहां की कुछ धूप-छांव मेरे साथ चली आई। कोरोना के दौरान जेलों की मेरी समझ कुछ और गहरी हुई। यह उपन्यास अनुभवों के उन्हीं टुकड़ों की कुछ बूंदें हैं जो इन कागजों ने सोखी हैं।

यह उपन्यास क्यों | Why this novel

मेरे अंदर बहुत कुछ भर गया था. उसे कहने के लिए अब जाकर माकूल समय आया। शोर मचाकर खुलने वाले बड़े-बड़े दरवाज़े, उन पर टंगे हुई बड़े और कड़े ताले, अंदर जाते ही सवाल भरी आँखें, देहरी पर हमेशा पसरा रहने वाला कोई नाराज़-सा शोर, बंद गलियारों में बेरंग पतंगों की तरह छिटके हुए लोग। जेलों के कुछ पेड़ों पर बंधे मन्नतों के धागे देखती रही थी। इतना कुछ समेटने के लिए एक उपन्यास ज़रूरी था!

अगर आप जेल को जानना चाहते हैं तो मेरा दावा है कि यह उपन्यास आपको एक नई दृष्टि देगा, आपके नजरिये को बदल देगा.

यह किताब क्यों पढ़ें | Why Read This Book

वर्तिका नंदा का पहला उपन्यास — एक वादा जो 30 साल बाद पूरा हुआ।

1993 में अंबाला से दिल्ली जाती ट्रेन में लेखिका ने खुद से वादा किया था कि पत्रकारिता के बाद उपन्यास लिखेंगी — वह वादा अब, तीन दशक बाद, इस किताब के रूप में पूरा हुआ है।

जेलों में बरसों जो देखा, जो महसूस किया — सब इस एक किताब में।

बंद फाटक, सवाल भरी आँखें, गलियारों में बिखरे हुए लोग, पेड़ों पर बंधी मन्नतों के धागे — सालों की यह कैद की हुई दुनिया अब एक उपन्यास का रूप ले चुकी है।

जेल को नए सिरे से समझने का दावा करती एक किताब।

लेखिका का दावा है कि यह उपन्यास पढ़ने वालों की जेल को देखने की नज़र ही बदल देगा।

कुछ अंश | Excerpts

“टेढ़े-मेढ़े मुरझाए चेहरे इस पलभर की खुशी में नहा रहे थे। पूरी बैरक की इस इकलौती बच्ची पर सभी औरतें अपना प्यार निछावर करती हुईं उसे नाम देती जा रहीं थी। सभी नाम ऐसे थे कि लगता था जैसे वो जेल में रहने वालो के लिए ही रचे गए हों। किसी ने कहा- रौशनी, किसी ने सपना, किसी ने सुख, किसी ने जान, किसी ने जोहरा, किसी ने मन्नत, किसी ने झरोखा, किसी ने उम्मीद, लेकिन मां ने कहा- तसल्ली की बेटी तन्हाई ।”
“धोखा पाई हुई ऐसी महिलाओं की जिंदगी और उनके घरों से हंसी जैसे हमेशा के लिए कहीं चली जाती है। उनके घरों में खिलखिलाहट फिर कभी दरवाजा नहीं खटखटाती। जिस पति ने साजिश के तहत इन औरतों की जिंदगी को खाली बिस्तर बना दिया, उसकी माफी उन्हें किसी जन्म में भी नहीं मिल सकती। किसी औरत से उसके औरत होने का हक छीन लेने से बड़ा पाप इस दुनिया में कोई नहीं।”
“पूरी जेल व्यस्त हो गई। राम-सीता बनने वालों की भीड़ और कुंभकरण, मारीच, कैकेयी, ताड़का और शूर्पनखा की भूमिका निभाने के लिए कोई नहीं। 150 पुरुष बंदियों ने राम, 90 ने हनुमान, 55 ने लक्ष्मण और 6 बंदियों ने रावण बनने के लिए आवेदन दिया। एक महिला बंदिनी ने भी रावण के रोल के लिए अपना नाम लिखवा दिया और एक पुरुष ने सीता बनने में गहरी दिलचस्पी दिखाई।”
“जेल में पूरा मरना मना है। आधे-आधे, घुटघुट कर जीने की कोई मनाही नहीं। बंदी न पूरा जीये, न पूरा मरे। कोई आत्महत्या न करे। बंदियों की गिनती पूरी हो। कोई बवाल न हो। किस्सा खत्म।”

अंशों के पोस्टर। Posters with Excerpts

लेखिका के साथ पोस्टर | Posters with the Author

Photo courtesy: Anurag Darshan, Praveen Tiwari, Programme Executive, DG, DD, Khushi Yadav, Production Assistant,Doordarshan

कुछ अलग पोस्टर | Generic Posters

YouTube:

https://youtu.be/4G3VNtqc_Oo?si=ukWOwBv8aoDHH7Eb

ज से जेल ।वर्तिका नन्दा । उपन्यास। प्रभात प्रकाशन। Jail । तिनका तिनका जेल - YouTube

कैसे खरीदें | How to purchase links:

Ja Se Jail | Novel Book

Amazon https://www.amazon.in/dp/9375738809

Flipkart https://www.flipkart.com/ja-se-jail-novel-book/p/itmb4190ca64bcef?pid=9789375738800

PrabhatBooks https://www.prabhatbooks.com/ja-se-jail-novel-book.htm

30 May,2026: जेलों से समीक्षाएँ | Book Reviews from Jails

Special Central Jail, Dausa, Rajasthan: Gratitude: Shri Paras Mal Jangid, Superintendent

लेखिका के बारे में | About the Author

परिचय: प्रोफेसर (डॉ.) वर्तिका नन्दा भारत की स्थापित जेल सुधारक, मीडिया शिक्षक और लेखिका हैं। वे अपराध और जेल पर नए प्रयोगों के लिए जानी जाती हैं। उनकी स्थापित तिनका तिनका फाउंडेशन ने देश की जेलों पर इकलौते पॉडकास्ट-तिनका तिनका जेल रेडियो की शुरुआत की। जिला जेल, आगरा (उत्तर प्रदेश) जिला जेल, देहरादून (उत्तराखंड ) और हरियाणा की जेलों में रेडियो लाने का श्रेय उन्हीं को जाता है। उन्होंने भारत की जेलों में तिनका जेल पत्रकारिता की नींव रखी है। तिनका तिनका बंदियों को सकारात्मक पत्रकारिता के गुर सिखाता है। 2014 में भारत के राष्ट्रपति से स्‍त्री शक्ति पुरस्‍कार से सम्मानित। यह सम्मान उन्हें मीडिया औऱ साहित्य में उनके योगदान के लिए दिया गया। 2018 में सुप्रीम कोर्ट की एक बेंच ने जेलों पर उनकी सलाहें शामिल कीं। जेलों का उनका काम दो बार लिम्का बुक ऑफ़ रिकॉर्ड्स में शामिल हुआ। 2024 में राजकुमार केसवानी पुरस्कार और 2007 में भारत सरकार से भारतेंदु हरिश्चंद्र पुरस्कार से सम्मानित.

जेलों पर किताबें: जेलों पर लिखी उनकी चार किताबें- तिनका तिनका तिहाड़ (2013 और 2023), तिनका तिनका डासना (2016 और 2020) और तिनका तिनका मध्य प्रदेश (2018)- जेल-जीवन पर प्रामाणिक दस्तावेज मानी जाती हैं। रेडियो इन प्रिजन (2024) का प्रकाशन नेशनल बुक ट्रस्ट ने किया है।

पॉडकास्ट: वर्तिका नन्दा दिल्ली पुलिस की आवाज हैं। दिल्ली पुलिस के पॉडकास्ट -किस्सा खाकी का- की आधिकारिक किस्सागो। उनका तिनका तिनका जेल रेडियो देश की जेलों पर इकलौता पॉडकास्ट है।

वर्तमान में दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय के लेडी श्रीराम कॉलेज के पत्रकारिता विभाग की प्रमुख।

Wikipedia- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vartika_Nanda

तिनका तिनका के बारे मे | About Tinka Tinka Foundation

Tinka Tinka Foundation is a prison reform organisation founded by Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda. It introduced India's only jail radio podcast — Tinka Tinka Jail Radio — and has brought radio to jails in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. The Foundation trains inmates in positive journalism and uses communication and creativity as tools for reform. Its work has been recognised twice in the Limca Book of Records and was acknowledged by the Supreme Court of India in 2018.

जेल पर पुस्तकें | Books on Jails

ज से जेल एक लंबी साहित्यिक यात्रा की अगली कड़ी है। इससे पहले की चारों पुस्तकें जेल-साहित्य में मील का पत्थर मानी जाती हैं।

1) रेडियो इन प्रिज़न| Radio in Prison (2024)

पुस्तक का नाम:Radio in Prison (2024)

लेखिका: वर्तिका नन्दा

प्रकाशक: National Book Trust, India (Government of India)

विमोचन तिथि: 3 February,2025

प्रकाशन तिथि: 2024

पृष्ठ: 188

भारत में जेल रेडियो के जन्म, विकास और प्रभाव पर पहली और एकमात्र पुस्तक।

National Book Trust — https://www.nbtindia.gov.in

TinkaTinka Books — https://tinkatinka.org/books/

YouTube: Radio in Prison,NBT

https://youtu.be/wPA781H_hHc?si=MQuv562iis_ofyeB

2025:February 13: Radio in Prison। Book Launch। 1st book in India on जेल रेडियो। Vartika Nanda। National Book Trust

Website Link/ Know more about the book : https://tinkatinka.org/radio-in-prison/

2) तिनका तिनका मध्य प्रदेश | Tinka Tinka Madhya Pradesh (2018)

पुस्तक का नाम:तिनका तिनका मध्य प्रदेश | Tinka Tinka Madhya Pradesh

लेखिका: वर्तिका नन्दा

प्रकाशक: तिनका तिनका फाउंडेशन

विमोचन: 2018

प्रकाशन: 2018

पृष्ठ:198

मध्य प्रदेश की जेलों के 19 लोगों की रचनात्मक अभिव्यक्ति — 12 पुरुष, 2 महिलाएं, 4 बच्चे और एक प्रहरी। जेलों पर भारत की पहली कॉफी टेबल बुक।

Amazon- https://www.amazon.in/Tinka-madhya-pradesh-Vartika-Nanda/dp/9353210151

YouTube:

• Children in Prisons — Tinka Tinka MP Promo: https://youtu.be/p89OO6NWsHQ?si=RZUA_QZT9YTsQLDe

2018: November 14: Tinka Tinka Madhya Pradesh| Children in Prison | Tinka Tinka Foundation | Vartika Nanda

Website Link/ Know more about the book : https://tinkatinka.org/tinka-tinka-madhya-pradesh/

3) तिनका तिनका डासना | Tinka Tinka Dasna (2016 / 2020)

पुस्तक का नाम: तिनका तिनका डासना| Tinka Tinka Dasna

लेखिका: वर्तिका नन्दा

प्रकाशक: तिनका तिनका फाउंडेशन

विमोचन तिथि: 8 January, 2017

प्रकाशन तिथि: 2016

पृष्ठ: 194

डासना जेल (गाज़ियाबाद) के पाँच आजीवन कारावासxxxxx kaat rahe बंदियों hj aadharit hai। अंग्रेज़ी अनुवाद डॉ. नूपुर तलवार द्वारा जेल से किया गया।

Amazon (Hindi)

https://www.amazon.in/Tinka-Dasna-Hindi-Vartika-Nanda/dp/9352657292

Goodreads(English) — https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34003913-tinka-tinka-dasna

YouTube:

• तिनका तिनका डासना — जेल में ज़िंदगी: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGLG2dkCLcY

• Dasna: Vartika Nanda & Naila Grewal — Poem by Nupur Talwar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU6Uy.6ew6oc

2017: September 17: Tinka Tinka Dasna | Vartika Nanda & Naila Grewal | Performance | Poem by Nupur Talwar

Website Link/ Know more about the book : https://tinkatinka.org/tinka-tinka-dasna/

4) तिनका तिनका तिहाड़ | Tinka Tinka Tihar (2013)

पुस्तक का नाम: तिनका तिनका तिहाड़ | Tinka Tinka Tihar

लेखिका: वर्तिका नन्दा और विमला मेहरा (IPS, DG, दिल्ली जेल)

प्रकाशक: राजकमल प्रकाशन

विमोचिन तिथि : 24 सितंबर, 2013

प्रकाशन तिथि: 2013

पृष्ठ: 148

तिहाड़ जेल की महिला बंदियों की कविताएं — लिम्का बुक ऑफ रिकॉर्ड्स में शामिल। 6 भाषाओं में अनूदित।

Amazon (Hindi) — https://www.amazon.in/Tinka-Tihar-Hindi-Vartika-Nanda/dp/9387789071

Amazon (English) — https://www.amazon.in/Tinka-Tihar-English-Vartika-Nanda/dp/9387789098

Goodreads — https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34003913

YouTube:

तिनका तिनका तिहाड़ — यात्रा 2013 से 2023: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmY-s7yqAyY

2024: September 24: Tinka Tinka Tihar।जेल। 2013। Vartika Nanda & Vimla Mehra। Tinka Tinka Foundation

HUM LOG Special with Vartika Nanda: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGrsGC2zyHk

2015: August 16: The title of the video is: Tinka Tinka Tihar Special with Vartika Nanda | HUM LOG | Tihar Jail | Vartika Nanda

Tinka Tinka Tihar — Song & Book:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZHlOMUnYrs

2025: May 6 :The complete title of the video is: Tinka Tinka Tihar । तिनका तिनका तिहाड़ । Tihar Jail | Tinka Tinka Foundation। Song by Vartika Nanda

Website Link/ Know more about the book : https://tinkatinka.org/tinka-tinka-tihar/

Speaking Tree - https://youtu.be/Ffo7doZamjU?si=MMNLq_Ev5YDMHytm

Book Launch at Hindi Bhawan: 16 May, 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Wed, 20 May 2026 10:01:03 +0530

16.5.26 को "हिंदी भवन" विष्णु दिगंबर मार्ग,आईटीओ,नई दिल्ली में सामयिक प्रकाशन द्वारा सुप्रसिद्ध लेखिका "पुष्पा सिंन्हा" के उपन्यास "जेल समाधि" का लोकार्पण हुआ और उपन्यास पर एक परिचर्चा का आयोजन किया गया। इस परिचर्चा में अध्यक्ष के रूप में प्रख्यात साहित्यकार सविता चड्ढा रहीं। मुख्य अतिथि की रूप में एनडीटीवी की पूर्व प्रस्तोता और LSR कॉलेज की प्रोफेसर डॉ. वार्तिका नंदा थीं। विशिष्ट अतिथि और वक्ता के रूप में सुप्रसिद्ध आलोचक और कथाकार श्री महेश दर्पण, मुझे और चर्चित लेखक विवेक मिश्र को आमंत्रित किया गया। इस उपन्यास के केंद्र में 7 साल से जेल में रह रहे निर्भय कांड के एक अभियुक्त की एक काल्पनिक आत्मकथा थी। कार्यक्रम का सफल संचालन सुप्रसिद्ध कवयित्री डॉ. कविता सिंह प्रभा ने और धन्यवाद ज्ञापन सामयिक प्रकाश के मुखिया श्री महेश भारद्वाज ने किया।

कार्यक्रम में उपस्थित सुप्रसिद्ध साहित्यकार श्री हीरालाल नागर, पुनीता सिंह,अंजू क्वात्रा, कुमार सुबोध, शकुंतला मित्तल,मनोरमा, ज्योति स्वरुप उपाध्याय,वीणा अग्रवाल रहे।

Tinka Jail Paathshala: Premchand’s “Idgah” at Dehradun District Jail: Literature in prison on Doon Jail Radio

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Wed, 13 May 2026 10:01:00 +0530

13 May, 2026: Press Release: Premchand’s “Idgah” to be aired today at District Jail, Dehradun Tinka Jail Paathshala initiative of literature in prison on Doon Jail Radio

The objective of this weekly show is to familiarize inmates with literature and society, and offer meaningful engagement for their free time.
This initiative has been jointly undertaken by Dehradun District Jail and the Tinka Tinka Foundation.
It will mark a new chapter of the Tinka Jail Paathshala.
Two women inmates of the jail have been entrusted with the responsibility of narrating the story.
Audio editing will be done by Dr. Suchit Narang, who was previously released from the same jail.
This announcement has been made to mark 3 years of agreements signed between District Jail Dehradun and the Tinka Tinka Foundation, with the aim of establishing this jail as a model prison from the perspective of communication, podcasting and research.

Literature to Take Center Stage on Dehradun Jail Radio Starting Today

Today, Mehak and Deepika, both lodged in District Jail, Dehradun have been summoned to the Jail Radio room for a very special reason. Deepika is serving a life sentence, while Mehak is currently an undertrial prisoner.

The reason for summoning them is the launch of a brand-new program on the prison's radio station. Both women have been actively involved with the jail radio for several days. They have now been selected to lead a new segment titled: "Literature in Jail" (Jail Mein Sahitya).

Special arrangements for women inmates

This jail has a capacity of 40 women inmates; however, it usually houses around 50. Doon Jail Radio was launched in 2021 through a joint initiative of the District Jail Dehradun and the Tinka Tinka Foundation. At that time, it was not possible for women inmates to present programs on the radio.

Later, the jail administration made arrangements to include them as well. A recorder was provided so that they could record their programs and send them to the male section, where the jail radio is located.

Literature in Jail

Now, under a new initiative, they will work on literary programs in the jail. This was announced by Deputy Inspector General of Uttarakhand Prisons, Dadhi Ram Maurya, Jailor Pavan Kothari, and Professor Vartika Nanda, founder of the Tinka Tinka Foundation. This is a new kind of initiative in India.

Objective of the Program and Tinka Jail Paathshala

The aim of this initiative is to familiarize inmates with literature and society, to provide meaningful avenues to spend their free time, and to encourage them towards reading and writing. The period from 1947 to 1980 was particularly rich for Hindi literature. During this time, movements such as Nayi Kahani, Nayi Kavita, and the Progressive movement gave a new direction to Hindi literary traditions. Through readings of such works in the jail, efforts will be made to create a more positive environment in the prison.

This program will be broadcast daily for five minutes. It will include readings from the works of writers such as Bharatendu Harishchandra, Munshi Premchand, Dharamvir Bharati, Rahi Masoom Raza, Nirmal Verma, Jainendra Kumar, Sachchidananda Hirananda Vatsyayan 'Agyeya', Phanishwar Nath 'Renu', Mohan Rakesh, Harishankar Parsai, as well as women writers like Krishna Sobti, Shivani, and Mannu Bhandari. In the initial phase, the readings will be conducted by Deepika and Mehak. The first story for this segment is Idgaah written by Munshi Premchand.

A visually impaired former inmate will edit the stories

In 2021, this jail radio was envisioned by Professor Vartika Nanda, founder of the Tinka Tinka Foundation. With the support of Dadhi Ram Maurya (Deputy Inspector General) and Pawan Kothari (Jailor), the jail radio took concrete shape.

At that time, 14 inmates were selected as radio jockeys, led by Suchit Narang. He is a visually impaired individual who, before his imprisonment, worked as a music teacher. Along with him, Arun and Rohit helped manage the jail radio.

Today, Dr. Suchit Narang has been released from jail, but his association with the jail radio continues. He will be responsible for editing the storytelling segments. He had also composed the signature tune of the jail radio in 2023.

Impact of Jail Radio

The radio has brought a significant change in the environment of the jail. Initially, the jail radio was limited only to male inmates, but gradually its reach was extended to women inmates as well. The jail administration believes that the radio has infused a strong sense of positivity into the prison atmosphere.

Achievements of Jail Radio

Since its inception, Doon Jail Radio has been serving as a medium of communication and emotional comfort for inmates. A regional conference was organized in Dehradun jointly by the Uttarakhand Legal Authority and National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) in April this year. The conference was inaugurated by the Chief Justice of India, Shri Surya Kant. Professor Vartika Nanda presented the journey of the jail radio initiative introduced in Uttarakhand prisons before judges from across North India.

Tinka Research Cell to Conduct Studies

The Tinka Tinka Research Cell was established in 2021. During this period, several studies were conducted on Dehradun Jail Radio in Uttarakhand, including assessments of the need for music within the prison environment.

On 13 May, 2023, three agreements were signed between District Jail Dehradun and the Tinka Tinka Foundation, with the aim of establishing this jail as a model prison from the perspective of communication, podcasting and research.

In 2024, the jail was also prominently mentioned in the book Radio in Prison, published by the National Book Trust.

Similarly, Doon Jail Radio received special mention at international conferences held in Spain in 2023 and in Norway in 2022.

13 May, 2026: प्रेस विज्ञप्ति: जिला जेल, देहरादून पर आज सुनाई देगी प्रेमचंद की ईदगाह

दून जेल रेडियो पर-जेल में साहित्य- तिनका जेल पाठशाला की नई पहल

मकसद-बंदियों को साहित्य और समाज से अवगत करवाना, उनके खाली समय का सार्थक उपयोग
इसकी नींव जिला जेल देहरादून और तिनका तिनका फाउंडेशन ने मिलकर रखी है
तिनका जेल पाठशाला का यह नया अध्याय होगा
जेल की दो महिला बंदिनियों को कथा वाचन की जिम्मेदारी सौंपी गई है
ऑडियो संपादन इसी जेल से रिहा हुए डॉ. सुचित नारंग करेंगे
यह घोषणा जिला जेल, देहरादून और तिनका तिनका के बीच 13 मई, 2023 को हुए तीन करारों के तीन साल पूरे होने के अवसर पर की गई है जिनका मकसद इस जेल को एक मॉडल जेल के तौर पर स्थापित करना है.

देहरादून जेल रेडियो पर आज से जमेगी साहित्य की महफिल

जिला जेल, देहरादून की महिला बैरक से आज महक और दीपिका को एक खास वजह से जेल रेडियो के रूम में बुलाया गया है। इस जेल में निरुद्ध दीपिका आजीवन कारावास पर है जबकि महक विचाराधीन बंदिनी है। इन दोनों को यहां बुलाए जाने की वजह है- जेल के रेडियो पर शुरू होने वाला एक नया कार्यक्रम। यह दोनों बंदिनियां पिछले कई दिनों से जेल के रेडियो के साथ जुड़ी हैं. इन दोनों का चयन इस जेल रेडियो के नए कार्यक्रम- जेल में साहित्य के लिए किया गया है.

महिला बंदिनियों के लिए विशेष व्यवस्था

इस जेल में महिला बंदिनियों की क्षमता 40 है. अमूमन यहां 50 के आस-पास बंदिनियां रहती हैं. दून जेल रेडियो की शुरुआत 2021 में तिनका तिनका फाउंडेशन और जिला जेल देहरादून ने मिलकर की थी. तब महिलाओं के लिए इस रेडियो पर कार्यक्रम प्रस्तुत कर पाना संभव नहीं था लेकिन बाद में जेल प्रशासन ने इसकी व्यवस्था भी कर दी. एक रिकॉर्डर का इंतजाम हुआ ताकि वे अपने कार्यक्रमों को रिकॉर्ड करके पुरुष सेक्शन तक भेज सकें जहाँ पर जेल का रेडियो स्थापित है.

जेल में साहित्य

अब एक नए बदलाव के तहत वे जेल के साहित्यिक कार्यक्रमों पर काम करेंगी। इस बात की घोषणा उत्तराखंड जेल के उप महानिरीक्षक दधी राम मौर्य, जेलर पवन कोठारी और प्रोफेसर वर्तिका नंदा, संस्थापक तिनका तिनका फाउंडेशन ने की. यह भारत में एक नई तरह की पहल है।

कार्यक्रम का मकसद और तिनका जेल पाठशाला

इस पहल का मकसद है-बंदियों को साहित्य और समाज से अवगत कराना, उनके खाली समय में सार्थकता भरना और उन्हें लेखन और पाठन के लिए प्रोत्साहित करना. 1947 से 1980 का कालखंड हिंदी साहित्य के लिए बेहद समृद्ध रहा है। इस दौरान 'नई कहानी', 'नई कविता' और 'प्रगतिशील' आंदोलनों ने हिंदी साहित्य को नई दिशा दी। इस दौर में लेखकों ने अपनी लेखनी से समाज, रिश्तों और स्त्री चेतना को गहराई और संवेदना से उकेरा। इस साहित्य के वाचन के जरिए जेल का वातावरण बेहतर बनाने की कोशिश की जाएगी.

इस कार्यक्रम का प्रसारण हर रोज 5 मिनट के लिए किया जाएगा। इनमें भारतेंदु हरिश्चंद्र, प्रेमचंद,धर्मवीर भारती, राही मासूम रजा, निर्मल वर्मा, जैनेंद्र कुमार, अज्ञेय, फणीश्वर नाथ 'रेणु’, मोहन राकेश, हरिशंकर परसाई आदि लेखकों और कृष्णा सोबती, शिवानी, मन्नू भंडारी जैसी लेखिकाओं की कृतियों का वाचन होगा. शुरुआती दिनों में यह वाचन दीपिका औऱ महक करेंगी. इस कड़ी में पहली कहानी है- प्रेमचंद की कहानी- ईदगाह.

जेल से रिहा एक नेत्रहीन बंदी करेंगे कहानियों का संपादन

2021 में प्रोफेसर वर्तिका नंदा, संस्थापक, तिनका तिनका फाउंडेशन ने इस जेल रेडियो की परिकल्पना की थी। श्री दधी राम मौर्य, उप महानिरीक्षक, श्री पवन कोठारी, जेलर और के सहयोग से जेल रेडियो साकार रूप ले सका। तब 14 बंदियों का रेडियो जॉकी के तौर पर चयन किया गया था जिनकी अगुवाई डॉ. सुचित नारंग ने की थी। वे एक नेत्रहीन बंदी हैं और जेल में आने से पहले संगीत के शिक्षक थे। उनके साथ अरुण और रोहित ने जेल रेडियो की कमान संभाली। आज डॉ. सुचित नारंग जेल से रिहा हो गए हैं, लेकिन जेल रेडियो के लिए उनका सहयोग बरकरार है। वही इस कथावाचन का संपादन करेंगे. उन्होंने 2023 में जेल रेडियो के सिग्नेचर ट्यून को बनाया था.

जेल रेडियो का प्रभाव

रेडियो की वजह से जेल के वातावरण में साफ तौर पर बहुत बदलाव आया है। शुरुआत में जेल का रेडियो सिर्फ पुरुष बंदियों तक सीमित था लेकिन धीरे-धीरे इसकी पहुँच महिला बंदिनियों तक की गई। जेल प्रशासन मानता है कि रेडियो ने जेल के माहौल में जबरदस्त सकारात्मकता भर दी है.

जेल रेडियो की कुछ उपलब्धियां

दून जेल रेडियो अपनी शुरुआत से ही बंदियों के लिए संवाद और भावनात्मक सुकून का जरिया बन रहा है. अप्रैल में उत्तराखंड लीगल अथॉरिटी और नालसा ने मिलकर देहरादून में एक क्षेत्रीय कान्फ्रेंस का आयोजन किया था। उसका उद्घाटन भारत के मुख्य न्यायाधीश श्री सूर्यकांत ने किया था। इस कॉन्फ्रेंस में वर्तिका नंदा ने उत्तराखंड की जेल में लाए गए रेडियो की यात्रा को उत्तर भारत के न्यायाधीशों के सामने प्रस्तुत किया था.

तिनका रिसर्च सेल करेगा शोध

2021 में तिनका तिनका रिसर्च सेल की स्थापना हुई थी। इस दौरान उत्तराखंड की देहरादून जेल रेडियो पर भी कई तरह के शोध किए गए जिससे जेल में संगीत की जरूरतों का भी आकलन किया गया। 13 मई, 2023 को जिला जेल, देहरादून और तिनका तिनका के बीच तीन करार किए गए थे जिनका मकसद इस जेल को एक मॉडल जेल के तौर पर स्थापित करना है. 2024 में नेशनल बुक ट्रस्ट से आई किताब रेडियो इन प्रिजन में भी इस जेल का विशेष उल्लेख किया गया है। इसी तरह 2023 में स्पेन और 2022 में नार्वे में हुई अंतर्राष्ट्रीय कान्फ्रेंस में भी दून जेल रेडियो का विशेष जिक्र किया गया था.

YouTube: Episode on Premchand: 13 May, 2026

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Tihar Jail, Thee. Hoon..Rahungi...NCW Post: 9 May, 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Sun, 10 May 2026 10:25:00 +0530

10 May, 2026: NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar जी की इस पोस्ट को बेहद खुशी के साथ साझा कर रही हूं. पहले इस तस्वीर की कहानी.

थी.हूं..रहूंगी… 2012 में राजकमल प्रकाशन से छपी मेरी किताब का शीर्षक है और यह तस्वीर उसका कवर. किताब दिल्ली के विश्व पुस्तक मेले में रिलीज हुई थी. मुख्य अतिथि थे- प्रोफेसर नामवर सिंह. बाद में पटना में जावेद अख्तर ने इसे रिलीज किया. देश के कई राज्यों में इस पर संवाद हुआ.

पर एक बात जो सोशल मीडिया पर कम ही बताई गई लेकिन तिनका तिनका के दस्तावजों का हिस्सा रही, वह है- इस कवर को देश की कई जेलों की दीवारों पर उकेरा जाना. इनमें मध्यप्रदेश, छत्तीसगढ़ और जिला जेल आगरा शामिल हैं.

अब इस तस्वीर की बात. यह तस्वीर दिल्ली की तिहाड़ जेल नंबर 6 (महिला जेल) में अंकित है. इसे 2024 में जेल की बंदिनियों से पेंट किया. तिनका तिनका तिहाड़ का नाम लिखा गया क्योंकि यह पहचान तिहाड़ के साथ 2013 से जुड़ी है.

यह भी कहना जरूरी है कि इस पर तिनका तिनका फाउंडेशन का कॉपीराइट है और यह कई जिंदगियों के लिए हिम्मत का मंत्र बना है. उन जिंदगियों में खुद मैं भी शामिल हूं.

NCW Chairperson का आभार. साथ ही तिहाड़ जेल के पूर्व महानिदेशक श्री संजय बेनीवाल और मौजूदा महानिदेशक श्री आनंद मोहन का आभार. जेल नंबर 6 की मौजूदा सुपरिटेंडेंट अमृता जी भी कृतज्ञता की हकदार हैं और साथ ही समूचा जेल स्टाफ. आज 2024 की एक तस्वीर भी यहां पर लगा रही हूं.

NCW Chairperson FB LINK, 9 May, 2026: Vijaya Rahatkar - 📍दिल्ली आज तिहाड़ जेल का दौरा कर महिला बंदियों... | Facebook

9 मई, 2026: दिल्ली: आज तिहाड़ जेल का दौरा कर महिला बंदियों के लिए उपलब्ध सुविधाओं, कल्याणकारी उपायों, पुनर्वास पहलों तथा उनकी रहने की परिस्थितियों की समीक्षा की। इस अवसर पर महानिदेशक (कारागार) श्री आनंद मोहन, उपमहानिरीक्षक श्री कुलदीप सिंह, अधीक्षक सुश्री अमिता सुमन आदि अधिकारी उपस्थित थे।

निरीक्षण के दौरान जेल परिसर के विभिन्न भागों का व्यापक दौरा किया, जिसमें महिला बंदियों के बैरक एवं सेल, महिला बंदियों के साथ रह रहे बच्चों के लिए क्रेच सुविधा, फैशन लैब, सिलाई एवं कौशल प्रशिक्षण केंद्र, डिजिटल लर्निंग रूम, मनोरंजन सुविधाएँ, रसोईघर, चिकित्सा सुविधाएँ तथा परामर्श कक्ष शामिल थे।

महिला बंदियों से भी संवाद कर जेल में संचालित पुनर्वास एवं कौशल विकास कार्यक्रमों की भी समीक्षा की। विशेष रूप से महिला बंदियों को व्यावसायिक प्रशिक्षण, शिक्षा, परामर्श एवं मानसिक स्वास्थ्य सहायता के माध्यम से सशक्त बनाकर उनके सामाजिक पुनर्वास को सुनिश्चित करने की पहल पर बल दिया गया।

महिला बंदियों के लिए कौशल आधारित प्रशिक्षण एवं कल्याणकारी सहायता उपलब्ध कराने के प्रयासों की सराहना करते हुए सभी महिला बंदियों की गरिमा, सुरक्षा, मानसिक स्वास्थ्य एवं पुनर्वास के अवसर सुनिश्चित करने की आवश्यकता दोहराई।

कारागार सुधारों के दृष्टिकोण से तिहाड़ एक आदर्श जेल के रूप में कार्य कर रहा है।

Tinka Tinka Foundation Internship Program: First batch at LSR: 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Wed, 6 May 2026 19:23:00 +0530

INTERSHIP BATCH 2026

row 1: left to right: Priyanka Gupta, Tanu Gola, Dr. Vartika Nanda,Raeka Sharma, Samiksha Manaktala

row 2: left to right: Aarya Raina, Neelam, S. Keerthana

The Team

Samiksha Manaktala- blog head

As a Digital Content and Social Media Intern at the Tinka Tinka Foundation, I worked on managing Blogger content, formatting and uploading posts, and supporting social media engagement across platforms. My experience allowed me to contribute to digital storytelling focused on inmate voices and prison reforms. Through content handling, audience interaction, and creative support, I gained practical exposure to meaningful communication and socially impactful media work.

Priyanka Gupta- senior co ordinator

My experience at the Tinka Tinka Foundation was not just an internship but an emotional journey that changed my perspective on life and storytelling. Under the guidance of Dr. Vartika Nanda, I learned that media has the power to give voice to unheard stories and create meaningful change. Witnessing creativity bring hope and dignity to marginalized individuals deeply moved me. This experience helped me grow with empathy, confidence, and a stronger sense of purpose.

S. Keerthana- senior co ordinator

My internship at the Tinka Tinka Foundation was a truly meaningful learning experience that helped me grow both personally and professionally. I got the opportunity to coordinate with students and build strong relationships while working in a collaborative environment. Through content creation, documentation, and creative projects, I improved my communication, teamwork, and management skills. What impacted me the most was getting a chance to contribute towards prison reform initiatives and work for inmates through storytelling and awareness, which made me more empathetic, socially aware, and responsible.

Raeka Sharma - graphic designer

During my internship with the Tinka Tinka Foundation, I contributed to creative and communication-based work across various prison reform initiatives. My work included designing posters, social media creatives, banners, teaser campaigns, video content, and proofreading materials. I also participated in event coverage and branding activities, with designing the internship certificate being one of the most meaningful experiences of my journey.

Chinni Thorati - content writer

I was a Content Writing intern at the Tinka Tinka Foundation. Joined with the motivation to learn about the enduring cause of reforming prisons, the internship nurtured a serene sense of empathy in me. I wrote articles over the Prison Reform in India and reformative actions taken up by Tinka Tinka, especially on the unique initiative of Jail Radios established in various prisons of India.

Aarya Raina -

This internship changed something in me. Spending three months designing content for a prison reform organisation, I realised that journalism is not just about covering what is visible and convenient. Working in a space dedicated to restoring dignity to people society has forgotten made me more disciplined, more empathetic, and far more intentional about the kind of stories I want to tell. I leave knowing exactly the journalist I want to become.

Neelam - graphic designer

During my internship at the Tinka Tinka Foundation, I worked as a graphic designer, creating visual content to support social awareness campaigns and outreach initiatives. This experience helped me strengthen my creative and technical skills while understanding the impact of design in storytelling. It was a meaningful journey where I contributed to purposeful initiatives and learned to communicate ideas effectively through visuals.

Tanu Gola-

Tinka Tinka Foundation genuinely changed me. I came in as a student looking to learn skills, I left as someone who understands why their work matters.I grew through every feedback, every revision, every conversation with a team that made me feel heard, trusted, and valued. I learned empathy, discipline but more than anything, a quiet conviction that good content can amplify voices the world too often ignores.

row1: left to right : Raeka Sharma, Ms. Suruchi, Professor Sushila Madan, Dr. Vartika Nanda,Tanu Gola, Priyanka Gupta

row2: left to right:Aarya Raina ,Neelam, Samiksha Manaktala, S. Keerthana

Book Launch at Sahitya Academi: 1 May, 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Tue, 5 May 2026 20:10:00 +0530

Chief Guest at the release of Bindu Ka Daayra , written by Vinita Bakshi: Sahitya Akademi: 1 May, 2026

First Visit to Lady Shri Ram College: Batch of 2023

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:05:00 +0530

Disclaimer : This Report has been made by the students of the Batch of 2023, Journalism department, Lady Shri Ram College For Women on their first visit to their college post pandemic. The Report below is the experience shared by each individual based on their personal views.

"A dream is not that which you see while sleeping, it is something that does not let you sleep." Well said by dr. Abdul Kalam.

Lady Shri Ram College is the best premier academic institution in India. Whenever one thinks of higher education in their academic life, Lady Shri Ram stands top at their bucket list and so was I. Soon after my high school, I was determined to land into my dream college "Elas". Since the pandemic hit us so badly last year, I never got a chance to visit and cherish the beautiful red walls of Lady Shri Ram College. Studying in the beautiful campus stands as another dream for the aspiring students to get into the college. The campus is as green and lively as forever. The campus is huge, marvelous and incredibly beautiful. For the first time I fortunately got a chance to visit the campus on (20/9/2021). The experience of seeing the campus, my hardworking Professors and Media lab had been a dream come true. Every bit of the college had a unique energizing vibe in itself. It was a very great opportunity to meet my friends and professors who helped and encouraged me in the online mode of learning to grow in my life. My professors especially are the backbone of every student. They are more of a parent-friend person with us. We also got a chance to see the great media lab of Lady Shri Ram College which is amazingly superb with studio rooms. It felt great to work with my professors, every work of theirs makes me realise that I am putting my efforts into building my future. – Priyanka

Dream, dream, dream. Dreams transform into thoughts and thoughts result in action. You cannot change your future, but surely you can write about your future. LSR was always my dream college and journalism was always my dream course. I remember the day when I got admission into LSR. I was totally full of tears, of course tears of happiness, tears of achievement, tears of my hard work that paid me well. But, there came another hurdle covid pandemic, that shook all of us from our roots. Fortunately, today after almost 1 year passed very quickly, I got a chance to come to college and visit the campus. Our Professor Dr. Vartika Nanda ma'am gave us an opportunity to have such a wonderful experience. We met our department teachers, we interacted with them. All the teachers were really cheerful and happy to see us at the college for the very first time. Vartika ma'am also provided us with some work and by this we learnt how things are actually done in offline mode. This physical mode of working experience was really a great learning experience. We had small chit-chats, we laughed together, we worked together, we learnt together and overall. We shared feelings and emotions together. I hope to have this experience again.

- Vidhi Gupta

Lady Shri Ram College has always been a dream college for me, and today it felt like my dream came true. I visited the college campus for the first time and it was surreal. The campus is so beautiful, there are flowers everywhere, there are dogs roaming around in the campus, for a second I actually thought I was in heaven. Jokes apart, after sitting at home for a whole year, completing my first year of college online, actually being on the campus felt so productive. We worked under the guidance of Dr. Vartika Nanda. It was a great experience. She is so motivating and so cheerful. We were accompanied by two dogs in our class too, sunshine and chase. They made my day just a little better by being there. The whole journalism department faculty was so welcoming, even though I met my professors for the first time, it felt like I’ve known them forever. We clicked pictures with them, had a chat about not only academics but other things too. There isn’t anything else I would trade this day for. I can’t wait to spend my next two years in this college.

- Astha Modi

My first visit to Lady shri Ram College for women or what people call it LSR was indeed an unforgettable one. I am literally out of words while I try to describe the beauty of college. Those green lawns and gardens just brought a gentle breeze with a sense of peace while I was sitting in the class. I grew up with people saying " college mai to aish hi aish h ". And today was the day I felt this. The best of the memories were created while clicking pictures with friends , having small chit-chats. It was a blessing to talk to the faculty in real life . I really regret not meeting my department faculty in person for so long. All of the teachers were so sweet and welcoming , it seemed as if we had a new family in this college. Not to forget, the whole credit goes to our head of the department - Dr. Vartika Nanda ma'am. She gave us this golden opportunity. And she is the sweetest. Today may count as one of the best days of my life and I will always cherish this wonderfully amazing experience.

- Jahanvi Aggarwal

When I first heard about going to college, I was very excited about that. I was wondering about this precious chance and at last, I got it. Those red walls of lsr gave butterflies in my stomach. The college campus was wonderful, beautiful, and amazing. There's greenery all over as far as can be seen. It was very very amazing visiting there, meeting our fantastic faculty and a few of my classmates. I got the golden opportunity to work with the head of our department - Dr. Vartika Nanda ma'am, and trust me she is a very sweet, very kind-hearted woman. I never thought that it would be this much fun and interesting, as I am an introverted human, I talk very little, but when I went there it was like a very friendly environment, everyone was so good and nice to me. I got engaged in many works, I spoke to a lot of people there. Whether it was faculty, my classmates, and the other staff. I also got to meet the sweetest sunshine and sweeties (dogs inside LSR), they were very happy. Other than this, I spoke to Vikram sir, he was very kind and gave us a glimpse of the media lab. He told us everything about what is there in the media lab and what we are supposed to do there. I also got a chance to have a beautiful conversation with the lady in the canteen. She was so sweet and agreed to serve us the tastiest coffee. We took many pictures and selfies in different parts of college. I am very happy today and I wish to visit the college again.

- Anjita Sharma

Compiled By

Batch of 2023

B.A. (HONS.) Journalism

Lady Shri Ram College For Women

Rajdhani College: Seminar: 25 April, 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:36:12 +0530

हिंदुस्तानी भाषा अकादमी, तिनका तिनका फाउंडेशन एवं राजधानी कॉलेज (दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय) के संयुक्त तत्त्वावधान में आयोजित संगोष्ठी

"डिजिटल मीडियाः चुनौतियां, प्रभाव और सामाजिक उत्तरदायित्व"

शनिवार, 25 अप्रैल 2026

समयः प्रातः 10 बजे

स्थानः सभागार, राजधानी कॉलेज, राजा गार्डन, महात्मा गांधी मार्ग नई दिल्ली

राजधानी कॉलेज (दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय के संयुक्त तत्त्वावधान में "डिजिटल मीडियाः चुनौतियां, प्रभाव और सामाजिक उत्तरदायित्व" विषय पर 25 अप्रैल, 2026 को राजधानी कॉलेज में एक दिवसीय राष्ट्रीय संगोष्ठी का आयोजन किया गया।

कार्यक्रम के प्रथम सत्र में इंडियन हैबिटेट सेंटर के निदेशक प्रो.के. जी.सुरेश, मीडिया शिक्षक एवं जेल सुधारक प्रो. वर्तिका नंदा, राजधानी कॉलेज के प्राचार्य प्रो. दर्शन पाण्डेय, हिंदुस्तानी भाषा अकादमी के अध्यक्ष श्री सुधाकर पाठक, डॉ.अंबेडकर अंतर्राष्ट्रीय केंद्र के निदेशक कर्नल आकाश पाटील, हिंदी विभाग, दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय के सहायक प्राध्यापक डॉ. विपुल सुनील मंचासीन रहे । दूसरे सत्र में विद्यार्थियों/शोधार्थियों/शिक्षकों ने शोध-पत्र प्रस्तुत किए। दूसरे सत्र की अध्यक्षता प्रो. वर्तिका नंदा ने की साथ ही प्रो. सुरुचि शिरीष, दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय ने भी मार्गदर्शन प्रदान किया।

कार्यक्रम का समापन प्रमाण-पत्र वितरण के साथ हुआ। इस संगोष्ठी का आयोजन प्रो. जसवीर त्यागी एवं प्रो. महेंद्र सिंह के कुशल मार्गदर्शन में हुआ और संचालन श्री शुभम सिंह ने किया।

Department of Journalism: LSR: Farewell of the batch of 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:11:00 +0530

Farewell, Batch of 2026

As I stand before you on this farewell day, I am filled with both pride and nostalgia. Watching you grow from curious learners into confident individuals has been one of the most rewarding journeys of my career. Remember, this is not an end but a beginning—step forward with courage, integrity, and a hunger to keep learning. Wherever life takes you, carry with you the values, friendships, and memories you’ve built here. You will always remain a cherished part of this institution.

Left to Right: S.Keerthana, Samiksha, Dr. Vartika Nanda, Ananya, Priyanka

Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda & Athira

Link: Farewell। Batch of 2026। Professor Vartika Nanda। LSR। Delhi University - YouTube

DOJ, Batch of 2026

VN ki Paathshala: An interview with Gardener of LSR: Batch 2025

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:51:00 +0530

“हरियाली के मीत ने गाए हरियाली के गीत” 🌱🌳🎶

VN ki Paathshala organized an exclusive interview with the gardener of LSR, where he poured out his heart. The activity is part of the practical component of the Reporting for Editing and Print (REP) core paper for Semester 2nd, and was conducted by Mahi Adlakha, Kavya Vashisht and Gahana Thorat under the expert guidance of Dr. Vartika Nanda. The interview was truly a phenomenal and enlightening experience for the students, which also allowed the gardener LSR to put into words his wonderful journey of the past 30 years!

Full interview on the website: https://publuu.com/flip-book/181496/445763/page/8

Interviewees:

Mahi Adlakha

Kavya Vashisht

Gahana Thorat

Batch 2025/2026

VN ki Paathshala: An interview with Rinku Bhaiya (GROUP 4): Batch 2025

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:51:00 +0530

Read the full interview at VN ki Paathshala:

https://publuu.com/flip-book/184478/451793/page/1

Interviewers:

Angel

Vishakha

Athira

Batch 2025/2026

VN ki Paathshala: An interview with Guard Aunty (GROUP 5)

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:22:00 +0530

Read the full interview at VN ki Paathshala:

https://vartikananda.com/interviews/

Interviewers:

Isha

Samridhi

Surbhi

How to Write an Article, Press Release, Research Paper and basics of social media marketing

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:20:00 +0530

How to Write an Article

Introduction: An article is a piece of writing written for a large audience. The main motive behind writing an article is that it should be published in either newspapers or magazines or journals so as to make some difference to the world. It may be the topics of interest of the writer or it may be related to some current issues. The topic can either be serious or not-so-serious; Same goes for its tone and language.

Objectives of Article Writing

An article is written with the following objectives:

●It brings out the topics or the matter of interest in the limelight

●The article provides information on the topics

●It offers suggestions and pieces of advice

●It influences the readers and urges them to think

●The article discusses various stories, persons, locations, rising-issues, and technical developments

The Format of Article Writing

An article must be organized in a proper way so as to draw the attention of the readers. The basic outline for an article writing format is:

●Heading / Title

●A line having the writer’s name

●Body (the main part of the article, 2 – 3 paragraphs)

●Conclusion (Ending paragraph of the article with the opinion or recommendation, anticipation or an appeal)

Key Steps

Think of the topic you want to write the article about. Only after you’ve decided your topic you can go ahead and undertake the further steps in the process one by one:

●Target Audience: Identify the concerning reading group

●Purpose: Find the objective or aim of writing the article

●Collect & Select: Gather as much information as possible. Also, identify the details that are most significant

●Organize: Arrange the information and the facts in a logical way

Once you’ve taken care of all the above steps you move forward to the final step - writing.

●While writing an article, always use proper grammar, spelling, and proper punctuations

●Use vocabulary skill

●Keep the introduction of the topic catching, interesting, and short

●Discuss the opinion and the matter in an organized and descriptive manner

Common Mistakes in the Article Writing Format

Now that you know the steps of article writing and the article writing format, the occurrence of mistakes becomes obvious. Some of the common mistakes are:

●Not using facts or quotes or similar cases

●The language should not be too formal

●The article must be in easy language for better understanding

●The title of the article must be catchy and clearly understandable

●No use of paragraphs

●Expressing personal views is fine but the author must never talk about himself/herself

Points to Keep in Mind for the Article Writing Format

●The topics of the articles should be unique and relevant

●The article has to get attention

●It has to be interesting

●It has to be easy to read

●The reader is identified

●Find the main goal of writing an article. The goal can be anything from providing information, entertainment, and advice or for comparing, etc.

●The title must be eye-catching, clear, and interesting

●The introduction or the starting paragraph must be highly attentive. Use your vocabulary skills or try to use some interrogative words for the start

●Use clear statements and make assertions

●Avoid repetition and over the top logic and reasons

●Use the style of paragraph writing and write the contents uniquely and unambiguously

●Avoid using the points which interest you only and not for the general public

●Write a good and logical ending

References

●https://www.toppr.com/guides/business-correspondence-and-reporting/article-writing/steps-of-article-writing/

●https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-write-a-good-article-quickly

●https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z27cmnb/revision/5

Edited and Compiled by

Sakshi Suman

Batch of 2023

B.A. (Hons.) Journalism

Lady Shri Ram College for Women

How to Write a Press Release

●A press release is a short, compelling news story written by a public relations professional and sent to targeted members of the media. The goal of a press release is to pique the interest of a journalist or publication.

●The press release should contain all the essential information (who? what? where? when? how? and most importantly why?) for the journalist to easily produce his own story.

●A press release is a written communication that reports specific but brief information about an event, circumstance, product launch, or other happening. It's typically tied to a business or organization and provided to the media through a variety of means.

●The goal of writing and issuing a press release is to garner positive press about your company or client. Press releases aren't only used for promoting positive events like product releases or expansion plans. They also can be a PR professional's sharpest weapon when defending a client against bad publicity during a crisis.

●The Major Goals of writing a Press Release :

➢To notify the media about an event in hopes that they will spread the word.

➢To share something about your business, hoping a reporter will see a story in your press release and write an actual news article about it.

➢To promote your business' appearance on the internet via blogs, websites, and social networks.

●A press release should read like a news story, written in third-person, citing quotes and sources and containing standard press release information.

●The standard press release begins with contact information, most likely the name, phone number and e-mail address of the person who wrote the release.

●Then comes the headline, arguably the most important four or five words in the whole press release. The headline will be what the journalist reads first. It should be intriguing, newsworthy and unique.

●Below the headline often comes a brief, one-line summary of the press release. Like the headline, the summary should draw the reader in quickly and motivate them to learn more.

●Since a press release is supposed to look and feel like a story in a newspaper, it's important to include a location and date stamp at the beginning of the first paragraph.

●The rest of the body of the press release should answer all of the questions a journalist might have about the product, service or event that you're announcing. Although a press release is a public relations tool, it should not read as overly promotional. If it sounds too much like a sales pitch, it will lose credibility in the eyes of the journalist.

●Press releases typically end with a short description of the company or organization that's issuing the release, along with a call to action. The call to action could be to participate in the event being promoted, to take a test drive of the product, or simply to find out more by contacting the author of the press release.

●Writing an effective press release involves developing a story idea that's unique, timely and newsworthy. According to the American Heritage Dictionary, news is "any new information" or coverage of "current events," so a press release won't pique the interest of journalists unless it contains something truly original or is closely tied to current events.

●The next step is to find the specific journalists and media outlets that would be most interested in the story. Journalists typically work a "beat," covering a certain type of news like politics, cars or food. Determine the news area relevant to your idea and send press releases to the journalists who cover that beat.

●It's important to remember that journalists are human beings like the rest of us and are more likely to pay attention to a press release from a "friend" than from a complete stranger. That's why public relations professionals cultivate relationships with members of the media. If you're writing press releases, it's smart to contact journalists who cover your industry to determine what stories interest them.

●First, you must come up with a killer headline. Since most press releases are now sent by email, a poorly written subject line will earn an instant delete. Headlines must read like actual newspaper headlines, something informative and newsy, but creative and engaging enough to draw the reader in.

●Press releases shouldn't be more than 300-400 words, and the reader should be able to understand the gist of the story in the first two sentences. Keep the tone and style appropriate for the content. If you're pitching a local TV news station, keep it conversational and the copy short so it can easily be adapted for reading on air. A press release for a newspaper should be meticulously spell-checked, follow Associated Press (AP) style and contain quotes and sources to back up claims.

●Don't forget to include detailed contact information on the press release, including your name, telephone number, fax number, e-mail address and any relevant Web site links. Most of all, a successful press release doesn't just state the facts, but tells a compelling story that journalists will want to share with their readers and viewers.

REFERENCES

➢https://money.howstuffworks.com/business-communications/how-press-releases-work5.htm

➢https://www.thebalancesmb.com/what-is-a-press-release-3515529

Compiled by

Priyanka

Batch of 2023

B.A. (Hons.) Journalism

Lady Shri Ram College for Women

How to Write a Research Paper

What is a Research Paper?

A research paper is a piece of academic writing that provides analysis, interpretation, and argument based on in-depth independent research.

Research papers are similar to academic essays, but they are usually longer and more detailed assignments, designed to assess not only your writing skills but also your skills in scholarly research. Writing a research paper requires you to demonstrate a strong knowledge of your topic, engage with a variety of sources, and make an original contribution to the debate.

This step-by-step guide will take you through the entire writing process, from understanding your assignment to proofreading your final draft.

APA Style Guide Format

The APA style guide, named for the American Psychological Association, is used in behavioral and social science research, including educational and psychological studies. Here are some basic tips for formatting an APA research paper:

⮚Paper should be on 8 ½ x 11-inch white paper, with 1-inch margins on the top, bottom, and sides.

⮚Font is 12’ Times New Roman.

⮚Lines are double-spaced.

⮚Cover pages are required in APA papers and are Centre-aligned.

⮚Each page needs a left-aligned running header with the title of your study.

⮚Right-align page numbers at the top of each page, including the cover page.

⮚Indent the first word in each paragraph, except in the abstract.

⮚The title itself is not bolded, but individual section headings (for e.g. Background, Methodology) are.

⮚In-text citations of other studies, reports, and articles include the author’s or organization's name, as well as the year of publication.

The Process

1)Understand the Assignment

2)Choose a Research Paper Topic

3)Conduct Preliminary Research

4)Develop a Thesis Statement

5)Create a Research Paper Outline

6)Write the First Draft of the Research Paper

7)Write the Introduction

8)Write a Compelling Body of Text

9)Write the Conclusion

10)Write the Second Draft

11)Edit for Grammar

12)The Revision Process

13)References

1) Understand the Assignment

●Read it carefully, looking for anything confusing you might need to clarify with your professor.

●Identify the assignment goal, deadline, length specifications, formatting, and submission method.

●Make a bulleted list of the key points, then go back and cross completed items off as you’re writing.

●Carefully consider your timeframe and word limit: be realistic, and plan enough time to research, write and edit.

2)Choose a Research Paper Topic

●You can try free writing, which involves taking a broad topic and writing continuously for two or three minutes to identify absolutely anything relevant that could be interesting.

●You can also gain inspiration from somebody else’s research. The discussion or recommendations sections of research papers often include ideas for other specific topics that require further examination.

●Once you have a broad subject area, narrow it down to choose a topic that interests you, meets the criteria of your assignment, and is possible to research. Aim for ideas that are both original and specific.

3)Conduct Preliminary Research

Note any discussions that seem important to the topic, and try to find an issue that you can focus your paper around. Use a variety of sources, including journals, books and reliable websites, to ensure you do not miss anything.

Several key things to remember as you research are: 1) skim, 2) find reliable resources, and 3) don’t ignore information.

●First off, skimming. You don’t have to read in-full everything ever written about your topic. Identify key points and arguments without having to read every word.

●Next, find reliable resources. Take what you have learned from a Google search or a Wikipedia article and dig deeper. Check out the sources on the article, use keywords from your internet search to search an academic database.

●Finally, don’t ignore information. Work to understand all of the different viewpoints and schools of thought on your topic. This can be done by reading a variety of articles, reading a book or article that gives an overview of the topic and incorporates different points of view.

4)Develop a Thesis Statement

●A thesis statement is a statement of your central argument — it establishes the purpose and position of your paper. If you started with a research question, the thesis statement should answer it. It should also show what evidence and reasoning you’ll use to support that answer.

●The thesis statement should be concise, contentious, and coherent. That means it should briefly summarize your argument in a sentence or two; make a claim that requires further evidence or analysis; and make a coherent point that relates to every part of the paper.

●You will probably revise and refine the thesis statement as you do more research, but it can serve as a guide throughout the writing process. Every paragraph should aim to support and develop this central claim.

5)Create a Research Paper Outline

A research paper outline is essentially a list of the key topics, arguments and evidence you want to include, divided into sections with headings so that you know roughly what the paper will look like before you start writing.

6)Write a First Draft of the Research Paper

●Maintain forward momentum — write now, perfect later.

●Pay attention to clear organization and logical ordering of paragraphs and sentences, which will help when you come to the second draft.

●Express your ideas as clearly as possible, so you know what you were trying to say when you come back to the text.

●Structure your Paragraphs: Paragraphs are the basic building blocks of research papers. Each one should focus on a single claim or idea that helps to establish the overall argument or purpose of the paper.

●Cite your Sources: It’s also important to keep track of citations at this stage to avoid accidental plagiarism. Each time you use a source, make sure to take note of where the information came from.

7)Write the Introduction

The research paper introduction should address three questions: What, why, and how?

●What: Be specific about the topic of the paper, introduce the background, and define key terms or concepts.

●Why: This is the most important, but also the most difficult, part of the introduction. Try to provide brief answers to the following questions: What new material or insight are you offering? What important issues does your essay help define or answer?

●How: To let the reader know what to expect from the rest of the paper, the introduction should include a “map” of what will be discussed, briefly presenting the key elements of the paper in chronological order.

8)Write a Compelling Body of Text

●The major struggle faced by most writers is how to organize the information presented in the paper, which is one reason an outline is so useful. One way to stay on track is to use your thesis statement and topic sentences.

●Check:

⮚topic sentences against the thesis statement;

⮚topic sentences against each other, for similarities and logical ordering;

⮚and each sentence against the topic sentence of that paragraph.

●Be aware of paragraphs that seem to cover the same things. If two paragraphs discuss something similar, they must approach that topic in different ways. Aim to create smooth transitions between sentences, paragraphs, and sections.

9)Write the Conclusion

●The research paper conclusion is designed to help your reader out of the paper’s argument, giving them a sense of finality.

●Trace the course of the paper, emphasizing how it all comes together to prove your thesis statement. Give the paper a sense of finality by making sure the reader understands how you’ve settled the issues raised in the introduction.

You should not:

⮚Offer new arguments or essential information.

⮚Take up any more space than necessary.

⮚Begin with stock phrases that signal you are ending the paper (for e.g. “In conclusion”).

10)Write the Second Draft

●Check how your vision of the paper lines up with the first draft and, more importantly, that your paper still answers the assignment.

●Identify any assumptions that might require (more substantial) justification, keeping your reader’s perspective foremost in mind. Remove these points if you cannot substantiate them further.

●Be open to rearranging your ideas. Check whether any sections feel out of place and whether your ideas could be better organized.

●If you find that old ideas do not fit as well as you anticipated, you should cut them out or condense them. You might also find that new and well-suited ideas occurred to you during the writing of the first draft — now is the time to make them part of the paper.

11)Edit for Grammar

It is also important to edit for grammar. Check out resources like Grammarly or Strunk and White’s Elements of Style if you’re unsure of what to do with commas, semicolons, or run-on sentences.

12)The Revision Process

⮚Confirm that your paper completes every task specified in your assignment sheet.

⮚Check for logical organization and flow of paragraphs.

⮚Check paragraphs against the introduction and thesis statement.

Check the content of each paragraph, making sure that:

⮚Each sentence helps support the topic sentence.

⮚no unnecessary or irrelevant information is present.

⮚all technical terms your audience might not know are identified.

Next, think about sentence structure, grammatical errors and formatting. Check that you have correctly used transition words and phrases to show the connections between your ideas. Look for typos, cut unnecessary words and check for consistency in aspects such as heading formatting and spellings.

13)References

Give References after the Conclusion: Mention the links to all primary as well as secondary sources of information that helped you in writing the Research Paper. Mention special credits to any and all people that helped you in its making. Cite all your sources at the end of the Research Paper.

Links to Some Good Samples of Research Papers

http://www.thewritesource.com/apa/apa.pdf

https://www.myperfectwords.com/blog/research-paper-examples/college-research-paper-example.pdf

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/273770861_The_Impact_of_Social_Media_on_the_Academic_Development_of_School_Students

https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/paper-format/student-annotated.pdf

https://onedrive.live.com/View.aspx?resid=9E1D26621EA2350E!922&wdEmbedFS=1&authkey=!ACb0W46RTUEyCPk

https://www.csun.edu/~hbsoc126/soc4/Writing%20Sample%20and%20Refernce%20Guide%20as%201%20file.pdf

Compiled by

Satakshi Darmwal

Batch of 2023

B.A. (Hons.) Journalism

Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi

Basics of Social Media Marketing

"Don't use social media to impress people; use it to impact people."

- Dave Willis, Author and Speaker

Social media marketing is the use of social media platforms to connect with your audience to build your brand, increase sales, and drive website traffic. This involves publishing great content on your social media profiles, listening to and engaging your followers, analyzing your results, and running social media advertisements.

The major social media platforms (at the moment) are Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, YouTube, and Snapchat.

Social Media Marketing Guide Definitions

●Content: Content is whatever you post on social media. It can be a Facebook status update, a video on Instagram, a Tweet, and so on.

●Context: Gary Vaynerchuk said, “Content is king, but context is God.”

For instance, you might have a great joke, but if you place it somewhere inside a 3,000-word blog post, very few people are likely to see it. On Twitter, however, that same joke as a tweet might crush it. So make your content context engaging and interesting.

●Hashtags: By now, one probably knows that hashtags are a very common tool that people use to add meta information on almost all social media channels. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest all use hashtags to let one describe the topic of one's content or mark it as part of current trends.

●Shares: Shares are the currency of the social media world. When people engage and interact with one’s content, that’s good. But when they share it, that is the time to celebrate. A great social media tool to measure shares and the overall impact of content. The more shares, the more people love your content. Shares are the best form of engagement that people can have.

●Engagement: This is a general term referring to how people interact with the content that one produces. It can be a like, a reaction, a comment, or a share. All of these are good, but the shares are where it’s at.

Core Pillars of Social Media Marketing

●Strategy

A sound social media marketing strategy is the backbone of your social media presence. Without a strategy, you’re wasting time, unlikely to achieve your goals, and will most likely struggle to reach your target audience.

●Planning and Publish

Social media is a powerful tool, but you can’t just go out there and start publishing content without a plan behind it.

When you’re planning content make sure that you:

●Know your audience: You need to know the demographic of your audience in order to connect with them.

●Focus on quality: The quality of content is just as important as the quantity.

●Consider your brand: Keeping in line with your brand values is crucial.

●Listening and Engagement

Plan your content and above all, actually engage with your audience. Your feedback might not always be positive; but, if you don’t make changes, neither will the tone of your responses.

●Analytics

The success of any social media marketing campaign depends on analytics for tracking and collecting data. Without this information, you can’t:

●understand user behavior

●refine your strategy

●find which platform works best for your brand

●discover the best times to post

●analyze your competitors

●Advertising

The three main types of social media advertising are:

●Organic: Content that picks up views naturally and you don’t pay for.

●Paid: Content that an organization sponsors and therefore costs money to post.

●Earned: Content that has been given freely in the form of shares, likes, and comments

Different Types of Social Media Marketing

Aside from the likes of Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, social media marketing takes many different forms, such as:

●content marketing/content creating

●advertising/sponsorship

●influencer marketing

●social media management/community management

●paid media

●building your following

●contributing to forums

●Reviews

1. Facebook: Facebook is the biggest social media platform. It offers marketers some of the robust most data and the most precisely targeted ads. Facebook Ads walks you through the process, so even the newest social media marketers may be able to succeed on the platform.

2. Instagram: Instagram is and was always about pictures, and its video function is pretty popular too. Out of all of the big networks, Instagram has the highest engagement rate. You can also release short or long-form videos and share Instagram stories. Both formats do well for brands. Tools like In Video can help you create and edit professional videos that increase engagement and reach more people.

3. YouTube: This social network has changed the way we consume video since it has made it easy (streaming is super fast) and free, and it gives us a way to express our opinions instantly (thanks to comments).Almost 5 billion videos are watched on YouTube every single day.

Pro tip: Use other social media channels to drive your followers to YouTube by giving excerpts, snippets, and previews of your videos. The little, bite-sized teasers will spark curiosity and make people want to see the whole thing.

4. LinkedIn: LinkedIn’s growth never exploded as much as Facebook’s, but they’ve been around for 18 years and have grown to over 774+ million members. On LinkedIn, it’s all about being professional. The casual writing style that’s used on some blogs doesn’t work as well on LinkedIn. People are there for one thing only: business.

5. Reddit: Reddit’s slogan claims that they are the “front page of the Internet,” and they aren’t very far off. With 1.5 billion visits from May 2019 to May 2020, Reddit might just live up to its description.

6. Snapchat: Snapchat has 293 million daily active users. While the majority of those are women (about 61 percent), men on the platform have one thing in common: they’re young. In fact, 69 percent of teens use Snapchat.

7. Pinterest: Pinterest is the number one social media platform for marketers who want to target women. 60 percent of their monthly active users are female. You can think of Pinterest as a giant digital scrapbook. Due to the nature of the pinboards, Pinterest is also one of the only platforms where images look best when you display them vertically. Keep in mind that your pics need special formatting to look good on Pinterest.

8. Quora: Quora is unique from other social media platforms as it’s strictly based on the questions and answers. Now, you might think “People ask questions and get answers on Facebook and Twitter all the time.

Why use Quora?”

Two reasons:

1.The answers on other sites are sometimes not answers at all, personal stories, and, far too often, just plain mean.

2.People on Quora can establish authority without having to explain their qualifications over and over.

For instance, on Facebook, someone in a cat group may ask how to fix a mistake they made while cutting their own hair. While some folks may give kind, helpful responses, chances are they’ll also get a lot of rude answers about their “poor decision-making skills.”

Tips to Grow and Engage your Audience on Social Media

●creating a social media strategy with a concrete goal in mind know why you are posting on social media and what you want to achieve by doing so

●choosing the right social media channels for your company or industry

●experimenting with different content types such as live video or GIFs

●keeping track of current trends in your industry and adapting your marketing strategy accordingly, but don’t copy what other companies are doing; great advertising campaigns integrate something new!

●holding contests and inviting user-generated content

●sharing useful content, starting conversations and writing actionable content to inspire people to click through, read more, or even download your free brochure or mobile app.

Links To Some Important Videos:

●Social Media Marketing In 5 Minutes | What Is Social Media Marketing? [For Beginners]:

https://youtu.be/I2pwcAVonKI

●How to Start Social Media Marketing (4 ESSENTIAL Tips for Beginners):

https://youtu.be/-tdFvJLw2UQ

●What Is Social Media Marketing? (And Why Does It Matter?!):

https://youtu.be/489yr8CnyTw

References:

https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/social-media-quotes

https://neilpatel.com/what-is-social-media-marketing/

Compiled and Edited by

Priyanshi Bhardwaj

Batch of 2023

B.A. (Hons.) Journalism

Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi