National Seminar at St. Xavier’s College, Patna, Explores Media’s Role in a Globalized World

Patna: The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at St. Xavier’s College of Management and Technology, Patna, hosted the National Seminar 2025 on Friday, focusing on the theme “Media, Society, and Culture: Shaping Public Discourse in a Globalized World.” The event brought together scholars, academicians, and media professionals to discuss contemporary issues in media and communication.

Eminent keynote speakers included Prof. Dr. Biplab Loho Chowdhury (Visva Bharati University), Dr. Serajul Bhuiyan (Savannah State University, USA), and Naveen Kumar (Amity University, Patna). Their discussions underscored the transformative power of media in shaping public opinion, influencing culture, and addressing global challenges in the digital era.

The seminar featured multiple technical sessions, where scholars presented research on diverse topics, including media ethics, digital communication, and representations of marginalized communities.

Notable presentations included Abhishek Anand discussing The Role of Media in a Globalized World, Dr. Aparajita Pathak exploring Bridging the Gap in Solid Waste Management through Communication Strategies, and Eksha Pandey examining Social Media Policy Loopholes and Hate Speech Exploitation. Priya Manish Kumar presented insights on Media and Socio-Economic Development, while Dr. Amaresh Jha analyzed Modeling Representations of Marginalized Communities in Digital Media. Sanjay Kumar Bharti shed light on The Rise of Capture Card Devices in Media Broadcasting.

With a focus on the evolving media landscape, the seminar fostered discussions on journalism’s future, digital media’s societal impact, and the necessity of media literacy. The event concluded with reflections on the role of technology in shaping journalism and public discourse in an interconnected world.