From debunking myths to helping journalists tell stories without bias, from simplifying complex ideas to making news more accessible, data journalism plays an important role in helping readers make better sense of the world around them, he said.

Kishore also shared the dos and don’ts while presenting data in the form of interactive or non-interactive graphics. For instance, never juxtapose values that do not compare, he said.

He urged the aspiring journalists at ACJ to appreciate the power of data in preventing sensationalism and remember that “whatever educates your target audience is the best infographic”.