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"The truth is rarely pure and never simple."

- Oscar Wilde

AGENDA

INTERNATIONAL

PRESS CORPS

Double Delegation

The International Press Corps (IPC) offers a dynamic platform where delegates step into the fast-paced world of journalism as reporters, photographers, and editors. Tasked with observing committee proceedings, delegates must distill complex geopolitical debates into clear, compelling narratives under tight deadlines. Accuracy, clarity, and speed become essential, as every report contributes to shaping how events are understood across the conference. Through reporting, interviews, press conferences, and photojournalism, IPC challenges delegates to think critically, act creatively, and capture multiple perspectives. This year, working in pairs as representatives of media houses, delegates will cover developments across committees in real time, producing articles, opinion pieces, and visual stories that reflect the evolving dynamics of debate. Here at DSMUN 2026, IPC goes beyond documentation, it becomes a force that influences the conference itself. Delegates must question narratives, highlight inconsistencies, and hold participants accountable, all while maintaining journalistic integrity. In doing so, they simulate the real-world power of the press in shaping public discourse, raising a key question: does journalism merely report events, or does it actively shape them?

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CHAIRPERSON

aadidev basu

Aadidev Basu is a 12th-grade student currently pursuing IBDP in the field of Sciences. Familiar with the MUN circuit, he has attended many MUN conferences and received many accolades for his efforts in debates and diplomacy. He has a great fervour for writing as a prominent leader and editor at the school level. He is the Editor-In-Chief of the Doon School Information Review, the school’s pop culture publication and the Editor-In-Chief of the Econocrat, the school's economics publication. He is also majorly interested in the world of business, being a Chairperson for the Young Entrepreneurship Conference, the school's annual business conference. He is a versatile individual who likes to indulge himself in various activities such as quizzing and performance arts like acting in English plays, through which he has entered and won numerous awards in both sectors of competition. Outside of school, he is also an avid fan of rock music and basketball. This year, Aadidev is proud to serve as the Chairperson of the International Press Corps after previously serving as its Deputy Chairperson.

Aarav Anand is a 12th-grade IBDP student with a strong academic inclination toward Mathematics, Computer Science, and Physics. Deeply passionate about technology, he is an active participant in numerous IT competitions and has won various awards in the field, showcasing his innovation and problem-solving skills. He also works as a freelance developer, building projects and maintaining his portfolio at aaravanand.me. Within school, he serves as the Boy-in-Charge of the Computer Club, leading initiatives and fostering technical curiosity among peers. An accomplished writer and editor, he is the Editor-in-Chief of Grandslam, the school’s premier sports publication, and Senior Editor of DS Tech. Beyond academics, he is the House Basketball Captain and also enjoys playing cricket. In the MUN circuit, he served as Deputy Chairperson for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime at DSMUN 2025 and will serve as Committee Director for International Press Corps at DSMUN 2026.

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aarav anand

COMMITTEE DIRECTOR

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