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The Hindu
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Interpretations being presented as facts by a section of media'
Senior journalist Hunaswadi Rajan has said that society should be careful about a section of the media that is passing off interpretation as facts. Speaking at a Press Day programme organised by the Dharwad District Union of Working Journalists (DDUWJ) in Hubballi on July 27, Mr. Rajan said that, as interpretation is donning the robe of facts, it has become difficult for readers to distinguish between facts and interpretation. Elaborating on the changing face of media, he said, 'In the new models of media that are emerging, manufacturing consent seems to be a priority. This change has happened after journalism became an industry.' The senior journalist told mediapersons not to be under the impression that what they have seen and are presenting is the only truth, as there can be different versions of the truth, and different perspectives of looking at it. While society is not yet openly questioning the way media has changed over the years, those in the media should necessarily engage in introspection, he said. Chairman of Hubballi Dharwad Urban Development Authority Shakir Sanadi stressed on the need for associations of journalists to seriously look into the issue of YouTubers posing as journalists. He promised to look into the demand for earmarking a few residential sites for mediapersons in residential layouts developed by the authority. Lifetime achievement award Senior journalist Sanathkumar Belagali was honoured with the lifetime achievement award by DDUWJ. Two journalists, Sunitha Kulkarni and Nirmala Kudari, were honoured with the annual 'Avva Award'. This apart, 14 other journalists and photographers were honoured with annual awards. Media Academy member J. Abbas Mulla, KUWJ Vice-President Pundalik Baloji, and KUWJ executive committee member Ganapathi Gangolli, two senior members of the newspaper hawkers' association were also felicitated. DDUWJ President Lochanesh Hugar presided over the function. DDUWJ office-bearers Sushelndracharya Kundaragi, Basavaraj Vijapur, Tanuja R. Naik, Vijay Hugar, Basavaraj Hugar, Viresh Handigi, Sangamesh Menasinakai were present.
The Hindu
25-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
DDUWJ to present annual awards tomorrow
Senior journalist, writer and columnist Sanathkumar Belagali has been chosen for the Lifetime Achievement Award instituted by Dharwad District Union of Working Journalist (DDUWJ). According to a press release issued by DDUWJ, the award will be presented during the Media Day programme to be held in Hubballi on Sunday. Similarly, journalists Sunitha Kulkarni and Nirmala Kudari have been chosen for the annual Avva Award, the release said. The Lifetime Achievement award carries a purse of ₹11,000 and citation, while the Avva Award carries a purse of ₹5,000. Along with these, DDUWJ has also been honouring 14 journalists and photographers with annual awards. Mr. Belagali is a native of Savalagi village in Jamkhandi taluk of Bagalkot district, known for his progressive thinking. He was actively involved in the Bandaya Sahitya movement in the State. Having served the Kannada daily Samyukta Karnataka for 30 years, he also served in senior positions in Janavahini, Suryodaya and Varthabharati. He is a recipient of several awards, including Rajyotsava Award, TSR Award and Khadri Shamanna Award. The other winners of DDUWJ awards are Maridev Hugar, Azeez Ahmed Balaganur, Sushma Savasuddi, Kalavati Baichbal, Prakash Lamani, Vijayakumar Bellerimath, Pralhadgouda Gollagoudar, Subhashchandra N.S., Harsha Kulkarni, Govind Javali, Sairam Pawar, Anand Bhajantri, Shanu Yaligar and Neelamma Kotturshettar.
