DEPARTMENT OF MEDIA SCIENCES COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING GUINDY CAMPUS ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI Dr.I.

Arul Aram Professor and Head sundares@annauniv.edu 13.02.2012 From V.Prashanth, M.Sc- Electronic Media, Department of Media Sciences, College of Engineering Guindy. To, Mr.P.Sainath The Hindu. Respected Sir, Sub: Invitation for Gateway 2012 reg. --------The Department of Media Sciences, College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University, Chennai is organizing Gateway 2012, a National Level Media Festival in March 2012. In an attempt to provide a platform to learn and explore the various aspects of media , the students of Department of Media sciences have been organizing Gateway, for the past seven years. This time, we are planning to organize an event that focuses on the Development Journalism and RTI called , Fourth estate. On 30th(Friday) of March, Bringing to your notice this is for the first time in Tamil Nadu we have taken an initiative to conduct practical way of teaching how to write and apply RTI. The session will be guided by two regional RTI activists the whole day. We would be honored if you could grace the occasion as our Chief Guest for a guest lecture for at least one hour. We are greatly inspired by your writings. We are all expecting your honorable presence. Direct: 044-22358242, Office: 044-22358245. E-Mail:

Students from various colleges pursuing journalism will be gathered to witness your speech. The event will take place in Anna University Chennai Campus. We are ready to provide you every facility needed. Young dedicated students are expecting your presence. Kindly inform us with a positive reply as soon as possible.

Thanking You, Yours sincerely, V.Prashanth Event Co-Ordinator Fourth Estate

Student Event organizer V.Prashanth, 9884307082, 3rd Year M.Sc Electronic Media (Integrated).