Media Skills Lab

Media Skills Lab is delighted to welcome Rakesh Khar Sir as our Mentor.

A distinguished media veteran with decades of editorial leadership experience, Rakesh Khar has led some of India’s most prominent news organisations including The Economic Times, Network18 Group, Zee Media, Deccan Chronicle, and TV9 Network.

Beyond newsroom leadership, he has played a significant role in shaping media strategy, public discourse, innovation, and journalism education. He currently serves as Senior Adjunct Fellow at Research and Information Systems (RIS) and is also associated as a Start-up Mentor at IIT Delhi Atal Innovation Centre.

His vast experience across journalism, public policy, media management, and storytelling will greatly enrich the learning ecosystem at Media Skills Lab.

We warmly welcome him to the Media Skills Lab family and look forward to an inspiring journey ahead.

Media Skills Lab is pleased to announce the launch of a 12-week Certificate Course in Artificial Intelligence for Modern Professionals, designed to equip learners with practical knowledge and critical understanding of AI in today’s rapidly evolving landscape.

This programme is being offered in collaboration with the Centre for Language Translation & Cultural Studies (CLTCS), School of Humanities, Netaji Subhas Open University, a premier state open university accredited with NAAC Grade A and accorded with UGC 12B. 📘NSOU - Netaji Subhas Open University [নেতাজী সুভাষ ওপেন ইউনিভার্সিটি] 📘

The course adopts a blended learning model (online + offline), combining conceptual clarity with hands-on application. With a structured commitment of 3 hours per week, participants will engage in interactive sessions, real-world case discussions, and guided learning, supported by recorded content via LMS.

Course Highlights:
• Duration: 3 Months (12 Weeks)
• Total Learning Hours: 36 Hours (Online) + 12 Hours (Offline)
• Schedule: Wednesday (8:00–9:30 PM) & Saturday (7:00–8:30 PM)
• Mode: Blended Learning

This course is aimed at media professionals, educators, researchers, and working professionals across sectors who wish to understand, apply, and critically engage with Artificial Intelligence in their respective domains.

Admissions Link: https://ums.nsouict.ac.in/Admission/Forms

Upgrade your skills. Embrace the future.

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The Special Lecture on “Speed vs Accuracy: The AI Dilemma in Breaking News” concluded successfully today, bringing together an engaging exchange of ideas on one of the most pressing challenges in contemporary journalism.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our esteemed speaker Kathryn Cleary from Pulitzer Center for sharing valuable insights and to all participants who joined us live, contributed thoughtful questions and made the session truly meaningful. Conversations like these are essential as we navigate the evolving intersection of AI and journalism with responsibility and integrity.

Those who couldn't attend the session can listen to the lecture https://youtu.be/yI6m6gnQop8

Stay connected with Media Skills Lab for more such learning opportunities.

On behalf of Media Skills Lab, we are delighted to invite you to a special live lecture hosted by Media Skills Lab on “Speed vs Accuracy: The AI Dilemma in Breaking News.”

Join us for an insightful session with Kathryn Cleary, Media Trainer and Community Coach associated with the Pulitzer Center’s AI Spotlight Series, as she explores one of the most pressing challenges in today’s fast-paced digital journalism landscape. INDIAai

The session is LIVE and completely FREE to join. Registration: https://sl1nk.com/lecture

Media Skills Lab in association with the Indian Science News Association, has launched a two-week online Certificate Course on “AI for Science Communication.”

Participants will gain hands-on exposure to AI tools, understand their applications in simplifying complex scientific information and explore responsible communication practices in the digital age.

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Media Skills Lab is pleased to announce the signing of an agreement with the Indian Science News Association, a premier institution founded by eminent scientists Prof Meghnad Saha and Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray.

Through this collaboration, ISNA and Media Skills Lab will jointly offer a 10-day Certificate Course on 'AI in Science Communication'. The programme is designed to provide practical, hands-on understanding of artificial intelligence and its everyday applications in science communication, while emphasizing ethical use and responsible storytelling.

We look forward to nurturing a new generation of communicators equipped with both technological skills and scientific integrity. Thank you Prasanta K. Bose Sir for your constant support and guidance.

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AEO or Answer Engine Optimization as explained by Media Skills Lab 's Founder Joydeep Dasgupta. Find the link to the full report by Ei Samay on the first comment. INDIAai

Media Skills Lab is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 📘NSOU - Netaji Subhas Open University [নেতাজী সুভাষ ওপেন ইউনিভার্সিটি] 📘 marking a significant step towards advancing AI literacy in higher education.

As part of this collaboration, comprehensive Artificial Intelligence courses will be introduced for students at both the Master’s level and through specialised Certificate programmes. This initiative is designed to equip learners with practical knowledge, critical understanding and real-world applications of AI in today’s rapidly evolving media and professional landscape.

We also invite aspiring learners, working professionals and students from diverse backgrounds to enrol in our flagship course, AI for Modern Professionals.

Admission dates will be announced shortly.

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Looking forward to an exciting journey together

CLTCS, NSOU to launch AI Certificate Course for Professionals

Centre for Language, Translation and Cultural Studies (CLTCS), a centre under the aegis of School of Humanities, NSOU in collaboration with Media Skills Lab, is launching a 3-month (12-week) online Certificate Course on Artificial Intelligence for Modern Professionals. This initiative targets professionals seeking to integrate AI into their workflows, with full details and registration information to be announced soon. Check the page for timely updates on commencement dates, fees, and enrollment processes.