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Convenster 2015
A Two Day Media FesT
Asian Institute of Management and Technology (AIMT) has organised a two day media fest titled CONVENSTER 2015 by Mass Communication Department of Asian Institute of Management & Technology.
The media fest comprised of events like PICTOGRAM’15, an annual photography exhibition cum competition. The themes included Incredible Northeast, Sacred Vows and Seasons. The exhibition had almost 50 entries and featured more than 100 photographs. The exhibition was inaugurated by eminent photographer Mr. Manas Paran, who was awarded the Best Photojournalist Award 2013 by National Press Photographers’ Association. Priyankshu Paul (K.C. Das Commerce College), Amit Bhowmik and Prantik Borah (AIMT) were adjudged the 1st, 2nd and 3rd winners respectively.
CURTAIN RAISER, a documentary screening cum interactive session and IGNITED V featured a panel discussion on the topic “Mass Media as a Catalyst for Social Change” that brought the best minds from various fields to deliberate on issues of societal relevance. The panellists of the seminar were Rajiv Bhattacharya, Senior Journalist and Writer, Dr. Akashitora, Actor, Writer and Journalist, Ravishankar Ravi, Senior Journalist, Litterateur and Monalisha Saikia, Writer and Social Activist. An award was also given to Sazadul Rana Hussain of Pratidin Time for being the Upcoming Journalist of Assam. Pranay Bordoloi, Senior Journalist, Managing Editor DY 365, Maini Mahanta, Writer and Editor, Nandini, Manoram Gogoi, Senior Journalist and Academician were the Jury members for selection of the award. The event was graced by Gautam Bora, National Award winning filmmaker as the Guest of Honour. Two of his works “Sons of Abotani” and “The Old Man’s River” were screened followed by an interactive session with the students. The seminar was chaired by Mr. Debojyoti Sarma Borbora, Assistant Professor, AIMT. The seminar ended up with a cultural programme performed by the students of the Department of Mass Communication.
