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Read more about the article Amit Sadh’s ‘Ghuspaith Between Borders’: A Moving Tribute to Danish Siddiqui is India’s Official Entry at Rhode Island International Film Festival 2023

Amit Sadh’s ‘Ghuspaith Between Borders’: A Moving Tribute to Danish Siddiqui is India’s Official Entry at Rhode Island International Film Festival 2023

In a significant milestone for Indian cinema, Amit Sadh's compelling film, 'Ghuspaith Between Borders,' has been chosen as India's official entry at The Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival 2023. The movie, which stars Amit Sadh in the lead role, pays tribute to the late Pulitzer Awardee Photojournalist Danish Siddiqui and highlights the courage and sacrifices made by photojournalists worldwide.…

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September 1, 2023

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Call for Nominations: 2nd Danish Siddiqui Freedom Award 2023 – Recognizing Champions of Freedom and Expression

New Delhi - The prestigious "Danish Siddiqui Freedom Award" ceremony is set to return for its second edition, organized by the Kisan Trust. The event is scheduled to take place on 16 November 2023, coinciding with the observance of National Press Day. This award ceremony pays homage to Danish Siddiqui, an eminent figure in the realm of photojournalism, and aims to…

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August 29, 2023

Read more about the article AJK-MCRC, Jamia Millia Islamia, and Danish Siddiqui Foundation Join Forces for Qala Photography Competition and Exhibition

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AJK-MCRC, Jamia Millia Islamia, and Danish Siddiqui Foundation Join Forces for Qala Photography Competition and Exhibition

New Delhi, 22 May 2023 AJK-MCRC, Jamia Millia Islamia, and the Danish Siddiqui Foundation are proud to announce their collaboration for Qala, the Photography Competition and Exhibition. This exciting partnership aims to promote the idea of photojournalism and pay tribute to the renowned photojournalist Danish Siddiqui.Qala, a highly anticipated event organized by AJK-MCRC, Jamia Millia Islamia, provides a platform for photographers…

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May 23, 2023

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Press Release: Danish Siddiqui Foundation Announces Winners of Journalism Scholarship for 2023

New Delhi – Danish Siddiqui Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting and advancing journalism education, is proud to announce the winners of the Journalism Scholarship for 2023. The scholarship program was highly competitive, and after careful consideration from more than 400 applicants, Danish Siddiqui Foundation has selected five outstanding journalism students to receive the scholarship. The Journalism Scholarship aims to…

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March 29, 2023

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Danish Siddiqui and Others from Reuters Team Win Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award

New Delhi: We are thrilled to announce that Danish Siddiqui and other Reuters team members, including Saurabh Sharma, Devjyot Ghosal, and Alasdair Pal, have been awarded the prestigious Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award in Uncovering India Invisible for their outstanding work in COVID-19. Their extensive reporting uncovered the struggles of India's rural poor, migrant workers, and other vulnerable groups…

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March 26, 2023

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Danish Siddiqui Foundation launches the Journalism Scholarship Program 2023

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…

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December 16, 2022