22nd September, 2023: The Department of Multi Media and Mass Communication, Indraprastha College for Women, in collaboration with IQAC and the Google News Initiative held a workshop on Fact checking and Visual Verification on 22nd September 2023 in the college auditorium. The workshop aimed at spreading media literacy and vigilance in media consumption among students.

The speaker for our event was our esteemed guest, Dr. Archana Kumari who is Associate Professor at the Center for Media Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University. She is Principal Lead of the JETREG South Asia Regional Research Hub and a luminary in the realm of media and communication.

The workshop delved into the role of visuals as potential vehicles for misinformation and disinformation. Dr. Kumari discussed techniques for verifying visual content and essential tools to aid the verification process. She emphasized the lasting impact of visuals on choices and behaviors, and drew attention to the issue of "vulture journalism". During the interactive session, students enthusiastically participated in identifying manipulated images, underlining the importance of repercussions of tampering with facts and significance of verifying them through appropriate tools.

The session culminated with a vibrant question-and-answer session. Students sought guidance on encouraging their parents to adopt fact-checking practices and growing career opportunities. Dr. Kumari emphasized the need for engagement and effective communication with family members to promote media literacy at home.

The workshop was an insightful and engaging experience for students from across departments. Dr. Archana Kumari's expertise and guidance enhanced students' media literacy, equipped them with valuable fact-checking skills, and raised awareness about the challenges of misinformation in today's digital age. This event marked a significant step toward promoting responsible journalism and critical thinking among students, empowering them to navigate the complex landscape of information dissemination.