Gumani Visual Storytelling 2025

ONE LIVE, ALL OTHERS GONE”…THE LAST JOURNEY. On the afternoon of 12 June, 2025, Air India flight AI 171- a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner registered VT-ANB took off from Ahmedabad at 13:38 IST in direction to London Gatwick. On board, were 242 souls that never imagined that journey to be their last stop, those lives include Indians, Britons, Portuguese and Canadian some were newlyweds, married men and women, young and vibrant souls who were all anticipating a reunion with their love ones.  Tragically. After lift-off, at around 625 feat, the plane lost control then sway into a fatal descent. No one could imagine that lives can be lost within thirty seconds but this was the case for the India flight which collided with a hostel building in the B.J. Medical College campus in Meghani Nagar. In those thirty seconds, the beautiful bird turn into an exploding fireball that stunned onlookers. The huge fireball lit the afternoon sky and rolled upward in a thick, black mushroom of smoke that could ...

  Does the image accurately represent the headline’s message? The image shows the Special Prosecutor’s spokesperson, which aligns with the headline’s focus on their role and the question about fear. The formal attire and Ghanaian flag suggest an official stance tied to the Special Prosecutor’s Office, but the image doesn’t directly convey the theme of “fear” or the reasons behind it. It portrays confidence rather than intimidation or controversy, leaving a gap between the visual and the headline’s implied narrative. What emotions does the image evoke? (Does it create urgency, sympathy, or controversy?) The image evokes a sense of authority and professionalism, potentially inspiring trust or respect due to the formal attire and national symbols. The confident pose might contrast with the fear theme, adding an intriguing tension. Is the image manipulated or biased? (Does it frame the story in a particular way?) The image appears staged, likely a professional portrait, suggesting int...

  Does the image accurately represent the headline’s message?  Yes, to some extent. The image of gold nuggets on Ghanaian currency visually ties into the concept of a “Gold Card” and wealth, which aligns with the headline about a $5 million residency program for wealthy investors. The use of Ghanaian cedi notes might suggest a local economic perspective or the involvement of Ghanaian investors, though the headline focuses on a U.S.-based program under President Trump. The connection is symbolic rather than literal, as the image doesn’t directly depict a visa card or the U.S. context.   What emotions does the image evoke? (Does it create urgency, sympathy, or controversy? The image evokes a sense of wealth and aspiration, potentially appealing to ambition or greed among viewers. The shiny gold nuggets against the currency create a luxurious and enticing feel, which could imply urgency for wealthy individuals to seize the investment opportunity. However, it might also stir ...

1. Does the image accurately represent the headline’s message? The image strongly suggests a plane crash into a building, with significant destruction and emergency personnel at the scene. The image accurately represents the event’s severity and reality. 2.What emotions does the image evoke? The image evokes shock, urgency, and sorrow. The wreckage of the plane and building, combined with the presence of responders, suggests a tragic, possibly deadly incident. It may also generate sympathy for victims and concern about aviation safety. 3. Is the image manipulated or biased? There is no clear sign of manipulation, but bias can stem from selection. The image emphasizes the destruction and includes responders in bright vests, possibly meant to highlight efforts to manage the disaster. The framing may influence viewers to feel sympathy. 4. How does composition affect storytelling? i.Framing:Central focus on the airplane engine with destroyed buildings around it draws attention to the scale...

  The Sky Fell in Ahmedabad: A Tragedy Unfolds The sun blazed over Ahmedabad, India, on June 12, 2025, its heat shimmering across the tarmac of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. At 1:30 p.m., Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London Gatwick, thundered down the runway, carrying 242 souls—230 passengers and 12 crew members. Among them were families chasing new horizons, students returning home, and Gujarat’s former chief minister, Vijay Rupani, en route to England. Viswash Kumar Ramesh, 38, sat in seat 11A by an emergency exit, joking with his brother Ajay about their Indian vacation, unaware that their lives were about to unravel. A mile away, in the dining hall of B.J. Medical College, medical students savoured a moment of calm. Mohit Chavda, an intern, scooped lentils onto his plate, trading laughs with friends over cabbage and bread. Sixty to eighty students filled the room, oblivious to the looming catastrophe. Outside, tea sellers and cle...

 ANALYSIS OF THE NEW YORK TIMES HEADLINE “LIVES LOSTIN INDIA CRASH: EXPECTANT GRANDPARENTS, A BOY SELLING TEA”. DATE: JUNE 14, 2025. 1. For the analysis, the images used by the New York Time, align well with the headline’s focus. Even though we do not see the exact scene, New York Times chose images that highlight individual lives impacted. They brought the tragedy to human-focus as the images show a grieving family, especially the grandparents of the 13 year old tea-seller boy. 2. The story convey a lot of emotions. The New York time selection of images like the grieving elderly couple or the young tea-seller boy evokes strong sympathy and deep emotions which emphasizes the human cost of the tragedy. 3. The image does not seems manipulated but rather edited and framed to highlight vulnerability, and mainly focusing sympathy towards those mostly affected, the elderly and poor. 4. Composition can affect a storytelling if it includes intimate or extremely close-up shots and context...