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Witnessing History: The Fall of the Berlin Wall (1989) | Glen Oglaza

"I felt, as a journalist, I was witnessing history… It’s the eyewitness to history, the first draft."

Ex-Veteran journalist Glen Oglaza reflects on the ecstatic atmosphere of November 9, 1989. In this footage, Oglaza describes the power of on-the-ground reporting and why the role of the "eyewitness" remains the foundation of journalism.

#berlinwall #JournalismHistory #FirstDraftOfHistory #onthegroundreporting #GlenOglaza #itn #itnnews

Credits:
Reporter, Camera & Editor: Nayonika Manna
Interviewee: Glen Oglaza
Archive Footage: ITN Archives
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Why We Run Toward the Gunfire: The Responsibility of Journalism | Joel Flynn

“There are people who, when they hear gunfire, run away, and there are people that run towards it... it feels like a responsibility.”

Reporter Joel Flynn discusses the vital need for truth-telling as global security shifts. Even from the safety of London, the responsibility to keep people at the heart of the story remains a professional calling.

#pressfreedom #journalismethics #JoelFlynn #truthinjournalism #humanstories

Credits:
Reporter, Camera & Editor: Nayonika Manna
Interviewee: Joel Flynn
Archive Footage: TRT World
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The Bosnian War: The Moment Journalists Became the Enemy | Glen Oglaza

“The war that changed that was the war in Bosnia... Western journalists were seen as the enemy and were targeted.”

Glen Oglaza reflects on the Bosnian War, a pivotal shift in journalism history where reporters were no longer accidental casualties but active targets.

#bosnianwar #journalistsafety #warreporting #mediahistory #GlenOglaza #bosnia #yugoslavia

Credits:
Reporter, Camera & Editor: Nayonika Manna
Interviewee: Glen Oglaza
Archive Footage: ITN Archives
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Reporting in the Crossfire: Drones and the Ukraine Frontline | Joel Flynn

“The lethality of drones has made it more perilous... By putting yourself in the middle, you are literally in the crossfire.”

Joel Flynn reports on the reality of the Ukraine war from 2024-2026. He discusses the specific dangers of drone strikes and why anti-drone technology is failing to protect reporters and civilians alike.

#ukrainewarupdates #DroneWarfare #FrontlineReporting #JoelFlynn #ConflictZone #ukraine #ukrainewar

Credits:
Reporter, Camera & Editor: Nayonika Manna
Interviewee: Joel Flynn
Archive/Stock Footage: TRT World.
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Dealing with Trauma: The Psychological Impact of War Reporting | Joel Flynn

“Journalism is about people, and the stories that stay with you tend to be the ones that you’ve done the best job at.”

Joel Flynn addresses the often-ignored subject of trauma and mental health in conflict journalism. He shares the challenges of returning home and the emotional weight of the human stories that stay with a reporter.

#JournalistTrauma #mentalhealth #WarCorrespondent #humanstories #reporterlife #mentalhealthawareness #warzone #war #journalism #journalist #trauma

Credits:
Reporter, Camera & Editor: Nayonika Manna
Interviewee: Joel Flynn
Archive Footage: TRT World and Joel Flynn
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Why the Human Witness Still Matters in the Age of AI | Joel Flynn

"In the age of AI, being able to connect with the emotion of somebody else's perspective... is ultimately what's going to make things stand out."

Reporter Joel Flynn discusses why human stories and personal perspective are the "edge" that keeps journalism relevant in 2026. As AI-generated content and deepfakes saturate the media, the value of the physical witness has never been higher.

#Journalism2026 #humanstories #AIVerification #truthinjournalism #JoelFlynn #mediaethics

Credits:
Reporter, Camera & Editor: Nayonika Manna
Interviewee: Joel Flynn
Stock Footage: Freepik
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Harsh Truth of Operation Sindoor | ShivSena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on India-Pakistan War | Podcast

Podcast Team Heads: Nirjhar Chakraborty & Nayonika Manna
Priyanka Chaturvedi joins us for a powerful and honest conversation on Operation Sindoor, political narratives, leadership, and the evolving realities of Indian public life. In this episode of AARTH by TIES, she speaks about her experiences, the voices that shaped her journey, and the questions that matter to India’s youth today.

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