I wish for you many unwell colleagues. That does sound horrid, but it's how I got most of my early breaks. I wish for you a really mean boss--one who makes you cry. SUHASINI HAIDAR on what it takes to succeed in TV news.

The second round of media research internships on The Hoot got 29 entries. These are the selected projects. 

The Run Order of a newscast is designed to place stories in an order that the viewers would like to watch them. It has become an integral part of strategic planning in today's audio-visual production. NILAMBAR RATH offers a quick tutorial.

The Hoot is offering ten short term research internships for students, to be completed between October and December 2011. Apply to The Hoot

He bequeathed knowledge, understanding and critical abilities to work through the maze of developments affecting our world and the roleof communication and media in it. B P SANJAY pays tribute to the man described by some as father of journalism schooling in India.

The hidden camera might be a potent weapon in the battle for TRPs but sting operations can rebound on the unwary or inexperienced sleuth, with disastrous effects both for the reporter and for the channel. TV news professional NILAMBAR RATH proposes a set of ethical guidelines. for 'undercover journalists'.

The future is bright for students who pursue mass communications, says PRADOSH KUMAR RATH

Track Indian columnists who write regularly on the Indian media through the Hoot. Links to recent columns by Shailaja Bajpai, Poonam Saxena, Vanita Kohli-Khandekar, P.N Vasanti and Sevanti Ninan 

In its 400th issue, 'Down To Earth', focuses on inspirational, community and personal success stories at the grassroots level. SHRAVYA JAIN reviews this special edition.