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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DSF condemns the killing of Journalist Mukesh Chandrakar: A Call for Justice

The Danish Siddiqui Foundation strongly condemns the brutal killing of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar, a tragic reminder of the increasing threats journalists face in their pursuit of truth.Mukesh, a stringer for a leading national news channel and the founder of the popular YouTube channel Bastar Junction with over 159,000 subscribers, was killed while reporting in Bastar. His work shed light on…

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Danish Siddiqui Journalism Scholarship 2024 Recipients Announced

The Danish Siddiqui Foundation (DSF) is proud to announce the 2nd Danish Siddiqui Journalism Scholarship recipients. This scholarship, dedicated to the memory of Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Danish Siddiqui, aims to support and inspire the next generation of fearless journalists. The 2024 scholarship recipients are Ishan Banerjee and Sakshi Srivastava, who are pursuing their Master’s in journalism. These outstanding individuals have…

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Nanna Heitmann Wins The Danish Siddiqui Award 2023 by Overseas Press Club of America for Best Feature Photography

Cadets in the Russian military who have just finished their studies are captured, fists clenched, in a state of fervid exaltation. Photo: Nanna Heitmann Nanna Heitmann, acclaimed photojournalist, and The New York Times contributor won the prestigious Danish Siddiqui Award for Best Feature Photography at the 85th Annual Overseas Press Club Awards. Heitmann's outstanding work, titled "Putin’s Forever War," has…

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Danish Siddiqui Foundation and Family Not Associated with Kisan Trust’s Danish Siddiqui Freedom Award

The Danish Siddiqui Foundation and the Siddiqui family want to clarify that we are not associated with the Danish Siddiqui Freedom Award organized by the Kisan Trust.While we recognize the Kisan Trust's efforts to honor the memory of Danish Siddiqui, a distinguished photojournalist and Pulitzer Prize winner, we feel it is important to state that neither the Danish Siddiqui Foundation…

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JSJC Journalism Tomorrow Wraps Up: A Resounding Success in Fostering Visual Storytelling

[New Delhi} - Journalism Tomorrow, a two-day event organized by the Jindal School of Journalism & Communication (JSJC)n in collaboration with The Danish Siddiqui Foundation, concluded on March 14, 2024, at Jindal Global University. The event garnered widespread praise for its insightful discussions, immersive exhibition, and engaging workshops aimed at celebrating and advancing the art of visual storytelling. Highlights of…

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