Mysuru, July 6 -- Women are demonstrating their capabilities across professions and steadily rising to leadership roles in the digital era, opined senior women journalists at a panel discussion held on the second and concluding day of the Mysuru Literature Festival last evening.

Participating in a session titled 'Women's Perspective in a Changing Media: Relevance and Necessity,' veteran journalist and television producer H.N. Arathi, Shanthala Dharmaraj of Samyukta Karnataka and Consultant Editor, health and wellness, Chetana Belagere spoke about the evolving role of women in the media and the challenges they have overcome over the years. The discussion was moderated by senior journalist and author Preethi Nagaraj.

The panellists observ...