(Disclaimer: This content has been compiled by the students of the Department of Journalism, LSR. These notes are to be used purely for academic purposes. No copyright infringement intended. The blogger will not be responsible in any manner whatsoever, regarding the authenticity of the information/ opinions of students expressed in this piece.)
Name: Daily DOJ
Duration: 3rd week of August
Sub group 1:
Avira Banerjee
Aakriti Yati
Navya Kaul
Nibedita Manna
Lavanya Shah
Chandrani Mondal
Sub group 1 curated their first newspaper titled ‘Daily DOJ’. The activity was conducted during the 3rd week of August.
From this project, we learned how to select stories that can capture and engage the audience’s attention, as well as how to make a newspaper look appealing and eye-catching. We also understood the difference between hard news and soft news, which is essential for effective reporting.
Lastly, the activity helped us learn how to organize tasks within a group and work together collectively, which made the entire process both insightful and enjoyable.
Aesthetics- Nibedita and Navya
Research- Chandrani and Aakriti
Content- Chandrani
We hope to learn from this experience, looking forward to your feedback on our work!
-—x—-
Sub group 2
Duration: 3rd week of August
Sub-group 2:
Aadhaya Mahajan
Agrima Kamal
Chunit Tsomo
Maanya Singh
Mansi Singh
Naisha Nagpal
The making of 'Bebaak' was more challenging than we expected. From deciding the theme of the newspaper to giving it a name that speaks for itself, each and every part of it was quite a hassle, we learned that it's not just about writing articles but making sure that everything looks good and makes sense.
Being students of Journalism, we had to carefully decide what actually deserves space to be on the front page. We focused on creating a newspaper that questions the people in power and holds them accountable.
This group practical was all about planning, coordination, teamwork, decision-making and loads of lemon-iced tea!
We understood why deadlines stress journalists out, even our mini version was hectic!
Credits:
Creative Writing - Agrima
Design and Decor - Aadhaya, Chunit, Mansi
Layout - Maanya and Naisha
Research - done collectively.
-—x—-
Sub group 3
Name: Visual Post
Duration of Work: 2nd week of August
Group Members:
Redhima Pushkarna
Aastha Kiran
Tanisha Sharma
Samriddhi Srivastava
Sreeja Minz
Yashi Sharma
What we learnt :
Through this group project we learnt that pictures often communicate more effectively than words, creating a stronger impact on the reader. We also understood how a newspaper is put together and the thought process of an editor while finalizing its content. This exercise gave us insights into deciding what to feature on the first, second, and third page, how to set the hierarchy of news, and how to balance text with visuals.
Most importantly, we learnt the value of teamwork, coordinating with each other, dividing responsibilities, and combining our ideas to produce the final outcome.
—-x—-
Team 2
Name: Herald
Duration of Work: 2nd week of August
Group Members:
Shagun Yadav
Vedika Trivedi
Priya Dey
Riya Singh
Samya Kanojia
Payal Yadav
Through the activity of creating our own newspaper, we learned how different kinds of news require different ways of writing and presenting. On the Front page, where we included stories about Ukraine, Russia policy, growing relations between Indian and China and the street dog issue, we understood how important it is to collect correct facts, explain complex issues simply, and connect international matters with local concerns.
From the Sports page on the Asia Cup, we learned that sports reporting involves not just presenting scores and results but also capturing the excitement and energy of the game.
On the entertainment page, with stories about movie saiyaara, Taylor Swift, and Handloom Day, we discovered how entertainment and cultural news requires creativity, engaging language, and an ability to connect with readers’ interests.
Overall, this activity helped us improve our research skills, practice writing in different styles, and understand how diverse sections together make a complete newspaper.
—-x—-
Competition: Making A Newspaper From Scratch
DATE: 1st September 2025
Group 1
Name: "Truth And Times"
Members:
Ayushi
Rhea Vinu
Naisha
Navya Sirohi
Payal
Khushi
This activity helped us to learn most importantly quick response and team working. Quick response because we made this in 1.5 hours and team working because we had to choose new partners and make sure everyone does what they were good at.
Our paper stands out the most because:
1. We tried to mimic the content style of an actual newspaper i.e in columns with
dotted borders.
2. For 8 topics, we hand-drew relevant images- which are deep meaning and a
creative take on the topic. For example- carefully observe the photo drawn for hard
news and soft news.
3. The headings are written over colored paper to emphasize on them more.
4. The headlines are also a creative and catchy take on the topic rather than simple
headings.
5. We had planned to also draw a crossword with proper hints and words but due to
lack of time we couldn't. For example: what is unbiased reporting of information?
answer: fairness.
6. Withing time frame, we also colored each image.
—-x—-
Group 2
Name: THE YOUNGISTAN ,Youth ki Awaaz
Group members:-
Prisha
Aastha
Yashi
Tanisha
Redhima
Saranya
Mahak
From working on Youngistan, our team newspaper project of seven members, I
learned not just what news is, but also how it is built. The exercise taught me
the importance of accuracy through verification, fairness through attribution,
and clarity through 5W1H. Understanding components and ingredients of news
helped me see how facts are structured into meaningful stories. More than theory,
it showed me the value of teamwork, critical thinking, and responsibility in
journalism.
—-x—-
Group 3
Name: Veritas
Group members:-
Avira Banerjee
Aakriti Yati
Navya Kaul
Nibedita Manna
Lavanya Shah
Chandrani Mondal
Group 3 took part in a newspaper-making competition held on September 1st as
part of the Introduction to Journalism course. Our newspaper, “Veritas,” was a true
culmination of the concepts we explored in class—including What is News?,
The distinction between hard and soft news, Attribution, Embargo, Verification,
News values, The Inverted pyramid structure, and the 5Ws and 1H. Putting these
ideas into practice allowed us to move beyond the textbook and discover how
fundamental journalistic principles come alive in writing, design, and the overall
presentation of news.
The experience was both challenging and deeply rewarding. We focused on shaping “Veritas” in a way that demonstrated our understanding of journalistic standards. Deciding on the layout, crafting headlines, and perfecting the paper’s design all required intense collaboration. Each team member brought unique skills to the table, ensuring that the final product was a genuine reflection of our collective effort.
Throughout the process, we learned the vital importance of teamwork, effective time management, and clear role distribution—skills that are as crucial in journalism as technical proficiency. The competitive atmosphere added an extra layer of excitement, motivating us to be both innovative and detail-oriented under tight deadlines. In the end, creating “Veritas” gave us not only a more nuanced grasp of news values and structure but also an unforgettable opportunity to collaborate, think critically, and experience firsthand the thrill of producing a newspaper as a team.
—-x—-
Group 4
Name: The Lantern
Group Members:
Content and Research - Aadhaya, Chunit and Srija
Creative Writing - Agrima and Mansi
Design and Layout - Samriddhi and Jiya.
Creating a newspaper taught us that news is more than facts—it’s about telling real
human stories with intention. We learnt the power of teamwork, the challenge of
deadlines, and the subtle art of design. Most of all, we saw how collaboration turns
ideas into something meaningful and lasting, even if just for a moment.
We decided to explain about the topics with the help of real-life examples and news.
We look forward to your positive feedback!
—-x—-
Group 5
Name: “Spill it DOJ” group members: Priya Dey Riya Singh Shagun Vedika Shreya
While working together to make our newspaper, we learned how classroom
concepts truly come alive in practice. We understood what news is, information that
is timely, relevant, and meaningful for the public. In the process, we applied the structure
of news, especially the inverted pyramid, which taught us how to place the most
important facts first and follow them with supporting details. By creating different
sections, we explored the contrast between hard news and soft news. Hard news
covered urgent and serious issues, while soft news focused on lighter, human-interest
stories that still engaged readers. We also discovered how the components of news
that are headline, byline, lead, body, and conclusion work together to make stories
clear and impactful. Overall, making the newspaper as a team gave us practical
insight into how news is built and strengthened our understanding of journalistic
writing.
—-x—-
.jpeg)
.jpeg)
.jpeg)
.jpeg)
.jpeg)
.jpeg)
.jpeg)
.jpeg)
.jpeg)
