The session focused on enhancing students’ ability to present news confidently and effectively within a limited time frame
of 60 seconds. The programme aimed to develop spontaneous thinking, structured communication, newsroom-style
reporting skills, voice modulation, and on-camera presentation abilities among students through the News Flash – 60
Seconds Challenge organized by the Mass Communication Club at the UG Campus on 19th February 2026.
The programme commenced with a briefing and warm-up session, where participants were informed about the evaluation
criteria and presentation guidelines, followed by the formal welcome of the dignitaries. Prof. (Dr.) Nancy Sharma,
Principal – UG Campus, welcomed the Chief Guest, Mr. Alok Dwivedi, Editor-in-Chief of TV27 and President of the
Noida Media Club, by presenting a plaque of honour and encouraged students to strive for excellence in the field of media
and communication. Dr. Vidushi Singh (Dean Academics) and Prof. Aadil Khan (HOD, BBA) also extended their
welcome to Mr. N.K. Garg and felicitated him with a memento and sapling as a token of respect and appreciation.
Mr. Alok Dwivedi, as the Chief Guest and Judge, emphasized the enduring significance of media in society and
highlighted the importance of accuracy, clarity, confidence, and ethical responsibility in reporting. He provided
constructive feedback to the participants, guiding them on voice modulation, structured content delivery, time
management, and effective on-camera presence.
The reporting round witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, who actively searched for relevant information
and presented their news pieces with confidence and creativity. The competition concluded with the announcement of
results, wherein the First Prize was awarded to Sitaram (BCA), Second Prize to Unnati Gupta and Abhay Pundir (BBA),
and Third Prize to Rashi (BBA) and Sayoni (BCA).
The event was highly engaging, with students demonstrating discipline, teamwork, and collaborative spirit throughout the
activity. Participants carefully followed all the instructions provided prior to the commencement of the competition and
supported one another during the event.
The event was coordinated by Prof. Monika Sharma and Prof. Rama Rani Mishra in the presence of Prof. (Dr.) Nancy
Sharma, Principal – UG Campus, Dr. Vidushi Singh (Dean Academics), Prof. Aadil Khan (HOD, BBA), Dr. Manoj
Kumar, faculty members, and students of the UG Campus.





























































