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About the Event

Get ready for a day packed with fun and fervour 

Chambal Media is organising a Public Event on 26th August 2023, from 10am to 8pm, in collaboration with IIC and supported by Google News Initiative.

Public Event is open to everyone. It includes “Photo Exhibition, Panel Discussions on Voices from the Margins, Reclaiming Public Spaces, Next Generation Storytellers and Future of Indian Media. Also, Rural Reporting Toolkit Launch, An expert talk on Building a Company with Diversity and Inclusion; "Meelon Door" Film screening and end with Music by Local Bundeli troupe.

WHEN

26th August 2023 Saturday
10am to 8pm

WHERE

C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium
at IIC, Delhi

Rundown

10am - 10.30am
INAUGURATION
A warm welcome to the inaugural edition of Lahar by the dynamic Kavita Bundelkhandi, Co-Founder of Khabar Lahariya & CEO of Chambal Media.

10:30am - 11:30am
PANEL DISCUSSIONS: DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION IN NEWSROOMS

About the session
A conversation on the significance of enabling representation of marginalised communities in news stories and newsrooms alike.

This session will explore:
- Thoughtful measures for journalists and newsrooms to navigate unconscious bias.
- Strategies to address prejudice when portraying minorities and vulnerable social groups.
- Insights into media companies' strategies for embracing diversity, and the transformative potential of inclusive editorial decisions.

11:50am - 1:00pm
REPORTERS KE KISSE, CAMERE KE PEECHE

About the session
A candid conversation with Khabar Lahariya reporters and stringers - from stepping out of their homes for the first time, reporting from remote areas, challenging patriarchal mindsets, and the lighter moments in their reporting journeys.

2:00pm - 3:30pm
MEET THE NEXT GENERATION STORYTELLERS & TOOLKIT LAUNCH

About the session
A glimpse into Chambal Academy’s journey so far and join us in celebrating the achievements of the first batch of Rizwana Tabussum Digital Changmakers Fellows.

What’s happening:
- Graduation ceremony of Rizwana Tabussum Digital Changmakers Fellows
- Exclusive showcase of fellows’ projects
- Hear from Chambal Academy alumni
- Launch of the Rural Reporting Toolkit

Toolkit & Fellowship Launch

3:30pm - 4:30/45pm
INDIAN MEDIA: KAL, AAJ AUR KAL

About the session
A conversation with past, present, future change-makers at Khabar Lahariya & Chambal Media. The conversation will delve into what it is like to run a media outlet for over 20 years, survive and thrive, speak to the media landscape and maintain unique voices.

To be followed by an exciting announcement!!

5:30pm - 7:00pm
DOCUMENTARY SCREENING: MILES AWAY / MEELON DUR:
Film screening: Meelon Door, a film on migration and its impact on women, an upcoming Chambal Media production

Synopsis
The lives of three female labourers working in a brick kiln in India take an upsetting turn after unseasonal rainfall halts their work. What unfolds is a threatening tale of unorganised labour and economic debts in a rapidly urbanising India.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A session featuring the directors, research partners and producers Dr. Paula Chakravartty (NYU) and Dr. Michelle Buckley (University of Toronto), alongside the protagonists. The discussion will be moderated by filmmaker Shabani Hassanwalia.

7:00pm - 8:00pm
A MUSICAL FINALE
Popular Bhojpuri singer Neha Singh Rathore and her talented troupe will take the stage to close out the event.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

PHOTO EXHIBITION
A photo exhibition showcasing a curated collection of photographs captured by Khabar Lahariya reporters over the years while reporting from the hinterlands.

MERCH CORNER
Visit our merch corner and explore a variety of fun products, including stickers, diaries, zine, photo books, and more. Swing by and snag some cool KL swag!