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𝐀 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦, 𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 It was a pleasure to be a part of the e4m Journalism Jury Meet, engaging with some of the most formidable minds shaping Indian media today. Powerful conversations with: Sukumar Ranganathan (@HT_Ed ), Editor In Chief, Hindustan Times (@htTweets), @ShivAroor, Managing Editor, @ndtv , @chintamanirao , CEO, Times Network and Annurag Batra (@anuragbatrayo), Chairman and Editor in Chief, @BWBusinessworld ; Founder, exchange4media group (@e4mtweets )and a few other titans of the industry. e4m 40 under 40 plays a critical role in setting benchmarks for editorial excellence, encouraging depth over noise and reinforcing the importance of credible, context driven journalism in today’s fast evolving information landscape. Keen to see the work that sets new benchmarks for both impact and accountability. #EnglishJournalism #MediaLeadership #EditorialExcellence #JuryMeet #e4m

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 Jamia Hamdard 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 In an increasingly interconnected academic ecosystem, cross disciplinary collaboration is no longer optional but mission critical. This month, I had the opportunity to conceptualise and deliver two International Conferences on Sustainability and Indian Knowledge Systems at @jamia_hamdard, bringing together diverse institutional perspectives and global academic voices. The conferences received extensive coverage across national media platforms, including @PTI_News and other leading publications. Each conference was designed as a collaborative platform, bringing together three universities to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and meaningful academic exchange. The response has been deeply encouraging, with both events receiving strong appreciation for their scope, participation, and intellectual engagement. Such initiatives reaffirm the importance of collaborative academic spaces in addressing contemporary global challenges through diverse knowledge frameworks. Grateful for the momentum. Focused on what comes next. Link: theokhlatimes.com/indian-knowled… ptinews.com/story/national… theprint.in/india/experts-… #JamiaHamdard #AcademicLeadership #Sustainability #IndianKnowledgeSystems #HigherEducation #Collaboration

Featured in Navbharat Times (Sunday, 26 April 2026) 📰 Honoured to be featured in a recent @NavbharatTimes article that is a reflection on my journey, from early struggles in photography to contributing to media education and institution building in India. Grateful to be part of this narrative on confidence and perseverance. My story is highlighted at number 3. Would be glad to hear your thoughts on this feature! Link: drive.google.com/file/d/1Av3S45… #NavbharatTimes #Feature #Journey #MediaEducation

Glad to deliver keynote address at the international conference on #sustainability #innovation #Indian #Knowledge system jointly organised by @jamia_hamdard, @krmuniversity @bennettuniversity Thanks to Prof Farhat Bashir Khan #India #BRICS #IKS @vifindia @HindolSengupta

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A recent news article has highlighted my lecture at the Central University of Kashmir, where I argued that media education is facing a structural crisis. This is not about updating syllabi. It is about rethinking the discipline itself🧵 The article captures what I describe as the algorithmic condition: 1️⃣ Communication is no longer governed by editors 2️⃣ Visibility is shaped by algorithms 3️⃣ Public discourse is platform mediated Yet, we continue to teach students content creation, not systems of visibility. This creates a fundamental disconnect. My key argument: 👉 Media education is producing skilled creators who are not equipped to understand how communication actually functions today. The lecture, as reported, was not a routine academic engagement, it was a call to confront this misalignment. If communication is now infrastructural, teaching it as craft alone is no longer sufficient. Read the full news article: gadyalkashmir.com/2026/04/04/med… #MediaEducation #AI #Communication #PublicSphere

𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 In today’s hyperconnected world, loneliness is quietly emerging as one of the most pressing public health challenges. The World Health Organization has warned that social isolation is linked to higher risks of depression, anxiety, cardiovascular disease, and even premature mortality. Global research equates the health impact of chronic loneliness to smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day. In India too, rapid urbanisation, nuclear family structures, and digitally mediated lives are reshaping how people connect and increasingly, how they drift apart. The urgency to address emotional wellbeing and meaningful human connection has never been greater. In my column in the Navbharat Times, I highlighted: 📱 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐱: Even as people remain constantly online and reachable, emotional understanding and genuine support are declining, creating a silent disconnect. 🎭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠: Much of social media engagement is performative, offering visibility without true emotional depth and often intensifying feelings of isolation. ⚠️ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬: Loneliness rarely announces itself loudly; it surfaces through subtle behavioural and emotional cues that families and peers frequently overlook. 🤝 𝐑𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Meaningful relationships today require intentional investment, time, presence, trust, and conscious effort within families and communities. 🧠 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥: Active listening and empathy are not optional soft skills but essential social capacities that must be deliberately practised and culturally strengthened. 🌍 𝐀 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Loneliness is not merely an individual struggle, it is a societal wellbeing issue that demands community awareness, institutional attention, and policy focus. The core message is clear: loneliness is not a private weakness, it is a collective wake up call. Building emotionally resilient individuals and healthier communities will require a conscious return to cultures of care, conversation, and genuine human connection. The time to act is now. #NavbharatTimes #Loneliness #MentalWellbeing #SocialImpact #HumanConnection #India @narendramodi @PMOIndia @AshwiniVaishnaw @NavbharatTimes @MentalHealthGov @WHO

Media Matters: Where Ideas, Ethics & the Future of Media Converge In a time of rapid technological change and accelerated information flows, media must pause, reflect, and recalibrate. As innovation races ahead of ethics, the need for informed, responsible dialogue has never been greater. I created Media Matters as a national platform to examine how media shapes democracy, culture, creativity, and public consciousness, bringing together law, ethics, and industry practice in one critical conversation. This edition was enriched by the presence of Vikrant Rana, eminent IPR expert and Managing Partner at S.S. Rana & Co. ( @ssranaipr ), whose insights grounded the discussion in contemporary legal and policy realities. The dialogue received wide coverage across leading national and hyper local dailies like Statesman, Business World, Okhla Times underscoring the relevance of these conversations. With the continued guidance of Prof. (Dr) Reshma Nasreen and the institutional support of Prof. (Dr) Afshar Alam, Media Matters is evolving into a rigorous academic industry forum. This edition of Media Matters focused on the following strategic areas: ✨ Copyright and Intellectual Property Rights at a critical juncture in the age of artificial intelligence 🎤 Expert perspectives on emerging legal challenges and industry best practices 🧠 Trademarks, patents, design law, and copyright from protection to enforcement ⚖️ Licensing models, royalty mechanisms, moral rights, fair use, and landmark judicial interpretations 🌐 Impact of AI and emerging technologies on authorship, ownership, and creative accountability 👩‍🎓 Engaging aspiring journalists on why legal and ethical literacy is now indispensable Media Matters is more than a series, it is a growing national dialogue. When creators are respected, culture is protected. When ideas are safeguarded, democracy is strengthened. Link: thestatesman.com/technology/ai-… bweducation.com/article/copyri… #MediaMatters #MediaAndDemocracy #IPR #Copyright #EthicalJournalism #MediaLiteracy #AIandMedia #JamiaHamdard #ConnectingPeoplePolicyProgress @narendramodi @PMOIndia @myogiadityanath @CMOfficeUP @_DigitalIndia @AshwiniVaishnaw @PiyushGoyal @PiyushGoyalOffc @JitinPrasada @mygovindia @CimGOI @DoC_GoI

𝐀𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬, 𝐰𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐜 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞🎓 Most days, teaching is quiet, incremental work. And then, once in a while, a moment arrives that gently confirms why it all matters. Nearly fourteen years after his time at AJK MCRC, one of my students, Mohd Maktoob Ahmad Saad, remembered me on a day that marked a major milestone in his journey. Not simply to share the achievement, but to acknowledge the people and classrooms that, in his words, “extended my horizons.” That gesture meant more to me than any number ever could. Today, his work reflects thoughtful, modern storytelling, clear in intent, creative in form, and purposeful in impact. Seeing a student grow to this scale, carrying forward clarity, conviction, and a strong storytelling voice, brings a quiet, lasting pride. Instances like these remind us that while skills evolve and platforms change, the values we pass on endure. These are the moments that stay with you long after the lectures end and remind you that while skills may change, what we pass on as educators truly endures. A proud moment as a teacher. Link: youtube.com/shorts/L3WZB58… #TeachingImpact #EducatorLife #MentorshipMatters #ProudTeacher #LifelongLearning #MediaEducation #Storytelling #ValuesThatEndure #Gratitude #Farhatbasirkhan

Gen-Z & Social Media: Not Disconnected, Just Re-Directed Contrary to popular belief, Gen-Z has not stepped away from social media they have simply shifted their digital spaces. The era of loud public posting is giving way to private communities, closed groups and interest-driven platforms where authenticity matters more than visibility. Contributed to @NavbharatTimes – Sunday, the article explores how Gen-Z is redefining online presence by choosing where and how to engage rather than how often to post. From private chats and niche platforms to selective sharing, today’s youth is prioritising control, privacy and meaningful interaction over public validation. Key insights: 🔹 “Posting zero” is a myth platforms have changed, not engagement 🔹 Shift from public timelines to private, safer digital spaces 🔹 Preference for authenticity over algorithm-driven popularity 🔹 Growing awareness around digital privacy and personal boundaries 🔹 Social media as an adda for connection, not performance As digital natives mature, their choices reflect a deeper understanding of online impact, mental well-being and self-expression. Gen-Z isn’t silent they’re simply speaking in spaces that feel more real, secure and relevant. 📖 Read the full Navbharat Times feature below 👇🏻👇🏻 facebook.com/share/p/1A1cXN… #GenZ #SocialMediaTrends #DigitalBehaviour #PostingZeroNahi #NavbharatTimes #YouthCulture #DigitalIdentity #OnlineCommunities #NewMedia

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 In an era where our personal and professional lives are deeply intertwined with digital ecosystems, safeguarding our online footprint has become an operational imperative for every user. With India witnessing a significant surge in cyber incidents, identity theft attempts and digital fraud, the conversation around protection, awareness and resilience has moved from optional to indispensable. It was in this context that I had the privilege of contributing to a featured expert panel in @NavbharatTimes , along with @karnikaseth , Cyber Law Expert and Advocate, Supreme Court of India, and Mr. Ankit Gupta, Head, Retail Cyber Insurance, Policybazaar for Business. Together, we decoded the evolving threat landscape and articulated actionable pathways for individuals and families to strengthen their cyber readiness in a rapidly shifting environment. Some of the strategic themes highlighted in the article included: ✅ Cyber insurance functioning as a core risk mitigation framework supporting financial recovery, legal assistance and data restoration ✅ Rising identity theft, phishing attempts and social engineering making continuous monitoring and rapid response essential ✅ Expansion of malware, data breaches and ransomware across personal devices, smart home systems and everyday digital interfaces ✅ Persistent online shopping fraud reinforcing the need for consumer awareness and timely incident reporting ✅ Increasing cyber bullying incidents creating psychological stress and underscoring the value of supportive coverage and counselling As digital participation becomes universal, exposure surfaces are widening and user vulnerabilities are multiplying. Adopting structured safeguards, building awareness and elevating our cyber readiness are critical to sustaining trust in the connected world. Encouraging professionals, parents and young users to invest in protective practices, strengthen their digital hygiene and stay proactive in mitigating emerging risks. Read the full article below👇🏻 Link: drive.google.com/file/d/1b5A8Fx… @narendramodi @PMOIndia @OfficialINDIAai @PiyushGoyal @AshwiniVaishnaw @GoI_MeitY @_DigitalIndia @mygovindia @SecretaryMEITY @DPIITGoI @investindia @NITIAayog @PiyushGoyalOffc @CimGOI @abhish18 #DigitalSafety #CyberRisk #CyberInsurance #CyberAwareness #DataProtection #DigitalIndia #FutureReady #RiskManagement #DigitalTrust #SmartSafety #Farhatbasirkhan

𝐈𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞? 🔍 In an environment where every interaction is powered by data, our SIM cards, Aadhaar credentials, and PAN details have become high-value assets. The threat landscape has evolved, and misuse no longer requires sophisticated breaches. Even a single unchecked link or unauthorized verification can trigger financial exposure, reputational damage, and long-term digital vulnerabilities. My weekly column in @NavbharatTimes drives citizen awareness and enables informed digital behavior at scale. I highlight key operational steps every user should activate: 📊 Conduct periodic audits of your linked mobile numbers, Aadhaar usage points, and PAN-based transactions. This enables early detection of anomalies across telecom, banking, and authentication systems. 🛡️ Leverage official verification portals to monitor duplicate SIMs, unauthorized Aadhaar authentication, and PAN misuse. These platforms create visibility, the first line of defense in any digital safety architecture. 🔔 Activate real time alerts across financial and telecom touchpoints. This builds a proactive layer that accelerates response during potential breaches. 📨 Report discrepancies through the national cybercrime portal and your service providers without delay. Timely escalation strengthens the ecosystem and improves enforcement outcomes. A secure digital economy requires empowered, informed users. When citizens build stronger digital practices, the entire national framework becomes more resilient. Kindly refer to the full column for a more detailed perspective. I welcome your thoughts, experiences, and suggestions in the comments. Let’s drive a more aware and secure digital culture together 💬👇 Link: epaper.navbharattimes.com/imageview_2692… #DigitalSafety #AadhaarSecurity #PANProtection #CyberAwareness #DataProtection #SecureDigitalIndia #Farhatbasirkhan

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤: 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐈 India’s digital expansion is scaling at record velocity, with generative AI tools now embedded in the daily routines of more than 100 million users. This signals a fundamental shift in trust dynamics, where individuals disclose more to AI systems than they would to another person. My new column in @NavbharatTimes, part of an ongoing series on cybersecurity and digital safety, examines why this emerging behaviour has become a critical risk vector that requires immediate user attention. Key insights from the column: ✅ A growing cohort now relies on AI for decisions that previously required human judgement, accelerating sensitive disclosures without adequate privacy checks. ✅ Frictionless interfaces and perceived anonymity prompt users to reveal personal information, from financial identifiers to emotional context, heightening exposure to fraud, phishing, and identity misuse. ✅ Structured and unstructured inputs alike feed expansive digital profiles. Everything from casual queries to financial markers can be aggregated in ways users neither see nor control. ✅ Businesses sharing internal documents, client data, or confidential project inputs with AI platforms face competitive, commercial, and legal risks, including potential NDA violations. ✅ At scale, these patterns are evolving into a national security concern as AI adoption deepens across consumer and enterprise layers. What users should do: 🔒 Review privacy settings before engaging with any AI platform to minimise inadvertent data exposure. Use enterprise approved tools for any work related inputs to ensure compliance and data governance. 💡 Avoid sharing financial identifiers, authentication details, confidential documents, or personal emotional history with AI systems. 📊 Build a discipline of sanitising prompts by removing sensitive markers, internal numbers, or identifiable information. 📘 Stay updated on evolving AI safety guidelines to navigate risks with informed intent. This behavioural shift calls for a coordinated response mindset that strengthens user awareness, platform responsibility, and policy readiness. As AI becomes an always-on layer in our digital lives, proactive data discipline will be essential to ensure that innovation delivers empowered experiences without creating unintended vulnerabilities for individuals, enterprises, or the ecosystem at large. #CyberSecurity #DigitalSafety #AIResponsibility #DataProtection #UserAwareness #AITrust #SafeDigitalPractices #TechForGood #ResponsibleAI #NavbharatTimes #FarhatBKhan

𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 India’s demographic advantage is a strategic lever for global leadership. Protecting this generation’s wellbeing is not only a public health priority but a national competitiveness imperative. Led an interaction at @jamia_hamdard to raise awareness on alcohol consumption prevention and its societal and economic implications. The core message: a healthier youth cohort accelerates India’s long-term productivity and growth, aligned with India@2047. Key insights: • 📈 Alcohol is a top preventable health risk for Indians under 30, causing losses in potential and performance. • ⚠️ Even occasional consumption links to higher cancer, cardiovascular, and cognitive risks. • 🏙️ Urban shifts and peer influence normalize early exposure among young professionals. • 🌱 Shift youth mindset toward sober socializing and wellness-based lifestyles. Alcoholics Anonymous’s recovery model shows structured community support can scale impact across sociocultural contexts. With 1,500+ groups in India, AA drives resilience through empathy, accountability, and peer transformation. This initiative integrates holistic wellness into youth leadership development. Students’ clarity and commitment signal India’s rising responsible decision makers. Momentum builds via partnerships advancing proactive wellbeing across campuses, communities, and institutions. Future efforts will strengthen India’s leadership capital through informed wellness. #LeadershipDevelopment #PublicHealthStrategy #FutureOfIndia #AddictionPrevention #HumanCapital #WellbeingEcosystem #CommunityResilience #ResponsibleChoices #HigherEducationImpact #YouthForChange