‘Royal Herald’ gives aspiring journalists a platform to find their voice: Dr P J Baruah
RSCOM journal’s second edition released; Royal Cine Society proposed at RGU
GUWAHATI, September 30, 2026: The second edition of Royal Herald, the journal
of the Royal School of Communication (RSCOM), The Assam Royal Global University (RGU), was released at a
function held at the university campus here today, with Dean Dr Prasanta Jyoti Baruah highlighting the
publication’s role in nurturing the journalistic and creative abilities of young media students.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Alak Kumar Buragohain, Vice Chancellor, RGU, underscored the responsibility
of journalists in a democracy. He said journalism, as the fourth pillar of democracy, carries the
responsibility of informing society with honesty, accuracy and fairness.
A journalist, he said, must remain committed to truth and present information without bias, fear or favour.
He urged the students to cultivate professional integrity and a strong sense of responsibility as they
prepare to enter the media profession.
Earlier, welcoming the gathering, Dr Prasanta Jyoti Baruah congratulated the students who contributed to the
journal and the faculty members who guided them through the process of conceptualising, writing and
producing the publication.
He said Royal Herald has evolved as a platform for students to showcase their writing skills and fine-tune
their journalistic enthusiasm by engaging with different genres of media writing. The second edition
features news reports, features, articles, letters to the editor, photographs, illustrations, book and film
reviews, crosswords and other creative contributions by students.
The programme also showcased the creative work of RSCOM students through presentations of short films, news
reels, animation clips and animation studio projects.
Dr Baruah emphasised that such initiatives give students an opportunity to move beyond classroom learning
and experience the practical dimensions of journalism and communication. The journal, he said, also
encourages students to explore photography, animation and other forms of visual storytelling, thereby
allowing them to develop a wider understanding of contemporary media.
The Royal School of Communication announced the proposed constitution of a Royal Cine Society, which will
seek to promote cinema appreciation among students and members of the university community. The proposed
society will coordinate with the Federation of Film Societies of India to facilitate the screening of rare
and classic Indian and foreign films on the RGU campus.
RSCOM currently has more than 150 students, including international students, pursuing education in
journalism and animation. The school is also strengthening its practical learning infrastructure and
industry-oriented training.
The Animation School has introduced a new computer laboratory equipped with 30 computers and upgraded
facilities. A News Agency Service was also introduced during the last semester, with a professional visiting
faculty member providing students practical training in its applications and functioning.
Dr Baruah said such initiatives were aimed at providing students with exposure to contemporary media
practices and strengthening the connection between academic learning and professional requirements.
The release of Royal Herold, student presentations and the proposed Royal Cine Society collectively
highlighted RSCOM’s emphasis on experiential learning, creativity and professional preparation in
journalism, communication and animation.
