This is a first of its kind handbook for students of journalism and mass communication, creatively introducing the principles of new media and related contemporary issues in the ever-changing Indian and global media landscape. The reader is led through a panoply of examples and contemporary case studies to bring the subject alive. In the modern world, new media is providing a novel way forward for individuals, organizations and countries. It is, therefore, paramount for any contemporary student of mass communication to engage with the practices and possibilities of new media. Written as per the curriculum of leading Indian universities, this book serves as a useful guide for anyone who wants to know more about new media and online journalism.