Journalists have a vital role in society by informing the public about events and issues affecting their lives. However, the nature of their work can also expose them to a range of safety threats, mainly when reporting from conflict zones, disaster areas, or covering crime and political unrest. Journalist safety training is designed to help journalists prepare for and respond…
Late Danish SiddiquiChief Photographer, India, Reuters Read More Danish Siddiqui was a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist working with the international news agency Reuters as its Chief Photographer. Based in Delhi, he covered several important stories in South Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Note: This interview was conducted by Razi Shaikh in August 2018 and is now being published to…
Danish Siddiqui Foundation is awarding scholarships to students pursuing journalism degrees from Indian universities. NEW DELHI, Delhi, December 16, 2022 — The Danish Siddiqui Foundation announces the launch of its Journalism Scholarship Program for 2023. The new scholarship program is aimed at students passionate about pursuing a career in journalism. The scholarship program is named after the renowned two-time Pulitzer-winning…
Press Release: Murdered Journalist Danish Siddiqui Is Awarded his Second Pulitzer Posthumously; His Parents file New Evidence Against the Taliban at the International Criminal CourtYesterday, Danish Siddiqui, the photo-journalist who was tortured and killed by the Taliban, was formally awarded his second Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography — for his groundbreaking work in documenting the COVID crisis in India —…
This year the exhibition will showcase Danish Siddiqui's final two works, Last Stand Against Taliban and COVID: India's Second Wave. His work documented two historically important events in South Asian history. The exhibition displays the last two reports of Danish and will be presented by his colleague and friend Adrees Latif. A two-time Pulitzer winner, Danish Siddiqui, was killed on…
Delivered on 12 June 2022 by Dr. M A SiddiquiHonorable Shri R S Babu, Chairman, Kerala Media Academy, members of Parliament, veteran journalists, media persons, faculty members, distinguished guests, students, and ladies and gentlemen. At the outset, I wish to convey my heartiest congratulations to the Kerala Media Academy for successfully organizing the 3rd International Press Photo Festival at Thiruvananthapuram…