POEM dedicated to LEGACY of RANADE institute

Dept. of Communication and Journalism, University of Pune...celebrating GOLDEN JUBILEE
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“CHANGE AGENTS”
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When there was no RTI,
When there was no spy-camera,
When there were no social-networks,
And when there was no breaking-news….

These change agents who nurtured in the chat culture of heritage building called Ranade Institute,
These opinion leaders who groomed in the crucible of Argumentative Pune,
These writer-activists who shaped the cacophony of political chaos and social churning…
And these techno-savvy digital nomads connecting missing dots of life in Maharashtra and world…

Today, we begin journey to celebrate 50 glorious tireless calenders of reportage…
Today, we humbly remember great sacrifices our community made to make the society more inclusive…
Today, we embark on challenge to repeat the audacious investigations made to break the information divide…
Today, we salute the icons of press freedom who lived and died for the cause—to make us fearless and courageous …


Let’s make the legacy of this historic moment more memorable…
Let`s spread the spirit of 'Pen-Soldiers' to coming generations…
Let`s not forget those who taught us art and skills of the game,
Let`s never allow to go away the light of ideals this building gave us i.e. Ranade Institute….
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Rahul Mane (2004-06) (09654093359
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