To commemorate World Art Day, Times of India Metro Supplements has launched the 'My City. My Art.' challenge, inviting artists of all backgrounds to creatively envision their cities. The contest aims to spotlight artistic talent and reimagine cities through art.  In a statement to the press, Actor Rituparna Sengupta, an art enthusiast and jury member, praised the initiative, stating, "As an art lover, it's a wonderful initiative, and I'm delighted to participate."   Joining her on the jury is another actor Pranitha Subhash, who expressed excitement about the platform, noting the need for more opportunities for artists to showcase their creativity and inspire others.  The jury also includes Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash (Delhi), Ragesh Bapat (Mumbai), Dnyanada Ramtirthkar and Saurabh Gokhale (Pune), Aarohi Patel (Ahmedabad),   Janani (Chennai), Samyukta Hornad (Bengaluru), and Prince Cecil (Hyderabad).  Submissions for 'My City. My Art.' are open until April 30, 2024.

New Delhi Times, a weekly newspaper, is looking for reporters to join their team.   The organisation seeks enthusiastic reporters with proven experience in the ability to contribute timely and accurate news, a skilled writer with a passion for the job capable of both informing and entertaining their readers.  The ideal candidate must have proficiency in conducting research to uncover significant news, interpreting data, retain awareness of the readers, investigate leads and keep abreast on news developments, and covering events.  Interested candidates can apply for the position through the company's LinkedIn page.  

New Delhi-based journalist Sheeba Chauhan has joined ObserveNow in the role of Senior Assistant Editor, Influencing India has confirmed.   In her new position, she will lead the coverage of Education, BFSI, and Governance. Prior to this role, Sheeba held the position of Senior Sub Editor at Elets Technomedia and as Creative Head at Cosco India ltd.   

Association of Indian Magazines (AIM) is all set to organise the 13th edition of its flagship event, the Indian Magazine Congress (IMC), on May 3 at Taj Santacruz, Mumbai, a release stated.  The Congress has been held every year since 2006 bringing together the magazine publishing community, which includes editors, publishers, digital media leaders, from organizations, policymakers, media owners, marketing professionals, media strategists as well as researchers and industry experts. This year’s theme is ‘Magazine Publishers in India are Innovating for Building New Revenue Streams’.  Speaking about the Congress, Anant Nath, President of AIM and Executive Publisher of Delhi Press remarked, "In the digital age, marred by information overload and cluttered digital spaces, the need for highly engaged and involved communities is ever more important. The Congress will cover new breakthroughs in subscriptions marketing, distribution logistics, partnerships with e-commerce platforms,

Aaj Tak, a leading Hindi-language news channel based in New Delhi, is currently hiring for the positions of Senior SEO Specialist, requiring 3-5 years of experience, and Junior SEO (Fresher).  The roles involve conducting thorough keyword research, optimising on-page elements such as Meta tags, content, headings, and internal linking structure, and performing technical SEO audits to enhance website performance.  Applicants with a bachelor's degree in marketing, journalism, MCA, or B.Tech are invited to apply through their LinkedIn page. Working knowledge of tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, or similar platforms is considered an added advantage. 

Gautam Mengle has recently departed from Mid Day, where he transitioned from a daily news reporter to a full-time features writer, Influencing India has confirmed.   In a LinkedIn post, he expressed gratitude for his time at the publication, acknowledging the enriching experience of working with Sunday Mid Day and learning about newspaper production.  "So, today was my last day at Mid Day. Working with Sunday Mid Day, transitioning from a daily news reporter to a full-time features writer and learning the nitty-gritties of newspaper production has enriched me in ways I can't even begin to describe," he stated on social media.  Noting that the decision to move on was difficult, Mengle hinted at exciting news to come. 'The decision to move on wasn't easy but there's going to be a lot of exciting news from my end in the weeks to come.'  Currently, Gautam Mengle is self-employed and available for freelance writing, editing, translation, and research work. He is also initiating c

Analytics India Magazine is seeking a senior journalist to join their team in Bengaluru.  The role involves creating a content strategy for magazines and managing the editorial team, focusing on topics such as technology innovation, startups, data science, AI, ML, and related subjects.  Candidates must have a degree in BTech/Journalism and at least 6 years of relevant experience in the mentioned domains. Additional key skills in journalism,  reporting, writing, new media, and English literature are a bonus.   Interested candidates can apply for the position through the company's LinkedIn page.