A Ravi Shankar
Building Real-World Media and Communication Skills
Three decades. One reel.
From newsrooms and documentary projects to classrooms, workshops and editorial initiatives, this short film traces the experiences that continue to shape my work as a journalist, educator and storyteller.
Workshops
Practical programmes for universities and organisations
Industry-focused learning experiences that blend newsroom discipline, communication strategy, and hands-on application. Every programme is tailored to the specific objectives of your institution or organisation.
Journalism & Media
Reporting, storytelling, television journalism, AI in journalism, mobile journalism and newsroom workflows.
Communication & Leadership
Presentation skills, public speaking, executive communication, storytelling and professional communication for teams and leaders.
Media & Crisis Readiness
Presentation skills, public speaking, executive communication, storytelling and professional communication for teams and leaders.
Learning Hub
Broadcast Journalism Lessons
The Five-Shot Rule, Revisited
Why a classic television technique still matters in the age of vertical video.
Writing for the Ear
How broadcast scripts differ from print—and why conversational writing still wins.
A crisis can damage reputation in minutes. Media and crisis readiness help organisations respond with clarity, confidence and credibility. This workshop focuses on preparation, response strategies and effective stakeholder communication.
Know More
“Your workshop has improved visual storytelling among our reporters.”
Editor of an Indian TV Channel
From the blog
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The TV Journalist
Our Motto: Learn through observation Observing the coverage of events by television news channels is a good opportunity to learn for beginners and citizen journalists. The blog here is meant to highlight the high points and observe other aspects of a coverage. Television News Channels have been innovating reporting styles on a regular basis. These…
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Introducing TVJ Quick Take
The news today moves faster than ever. Headlines appear, circulate widely, and disappear just as quickly. In the process, many of the key ideas and terms that shape those stories are often mentioned but rarely explained. To address this gap, TVJ Quick Take has been launched as a short explainer series that focuses on the…
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Risking Your Life for a Piece to Camera
Reporters take a lot of effort to ensure a good background or action area for their piece to cameras. Sometimes an excellent prop adds to the frame. But to what extent will you go to ensure that the piece to camera background is apt for the story. Will you risk your life or stand in…
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