Mumbai Press Club Statement on Afghan Taliban Foreign Minister Muttaki’s Remarks Regarding the Killing of Photojournalist Danish Siddiqui

https://youtu.be/E3hqVFVZys0 The Mumbai Press Club expresses deep concern and outrage over the killing of Pulitzer Prize-winning Indian photojournalist Danish Siddiqui by the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2021. During a recent press conference, Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaki expressed regret over the killing of journalists, including Siddiqui, during their conflict. While this acknowledgment is noted, it remains grossly inadequate. We…

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Bridging the Trust Deficit: Restoring Credibility in Indian Journalism | Discussion

https://youtu.be/woPrBcqMei0 Abstract India’s media landscape is undergoing profound shifts, marked by technological disruption, market pressures, and growing public cynicism. At the heart of this transformation is a fundamental trust deficit between news producers and their audiences. This discussion paper, grounded in insights from a recent panel discussion featuring senior journalists Rajdeep Sardesai, Sanjoy Majumdar, Ritu Kapur, and Prof. Kishalay Bhattacharjee,…

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Honouring Impactful Journalism: 2025 Danish Siddiqui Award Winners Announced

The Danish Siddiqui Journalism Awards 2025 recognized five journalists at a ceremony held at the India International Centre, New Delhi, for their exceptional storytelling that upholds the principles of integrity, empathy, courage, and truth. Established in memory of Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Danish Siddiqui, the awards celebrate reportage that confronts power, centers marginalized voices, and reflects the highest standards of journalism.Former…

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Dr. S.Y. Quraishi to Grace the Danish Siddiqui Journalism Award 2025 as Chief Guest

The Danish Siddiqui Foundation is honored to announce that Dr. S.Y. Quraishi, Former Chief Election Commissioner of India, will be the Chief Guest at the Danish Siddiqui Journalism Award 2025 ceremony.Dr. Quraishi, a distinguished public servant and senior member of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS 1971 batch), is renowned for his outstanding contributions to electoral reform, democratic governance, and public…

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Photo Exhibition on “Inclusivity and Diversity in the Media” Held at Jindal Global University

The Danish Siddiqui Foundation, in collaboration with the Jindal School of Journalism & Communication, successfully concluded a powerful two-day photo exhibition titled "Inclusivity and Diversity in the Media" from 11 to 13 April at the Jindal Global University campus. The exhibition aimed to highlight the inclusive and diverse aspects of reportage in the Indian media industry, focusing on traditionally marginalized…

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Inaugural Danish Siddiqui Journalism Award Launched to Honor Impactful Journalism

The Danish Siddiqui Foundation announces the launch of the Danish Siddiqui Journalism Award, an annual award honoring impactful journalism. This prestigious award recognizes journalists who uphold the journalistic values of courage, integrity, empathy and truth in their reporting. Danish Siddiqui, a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist, was renowned for his fearless storytelling and eloquent imagery. As Chief Photographer and Head of…

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