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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Photographer Overcomes Adversity to Build the Largest Photography Library in Bangladesh

Saiful Amin Kazal@saifulaminkazal Read More Can you share the story of how you discovered your passion for photography and what drove you to pursue it professionally?Back in the late 70s and early 80s, my elder brother made waves as a Sports Photographer for the esteemed "Krirajogot" Magazine, the go-to sports publication in our country. His incredible work served as my…

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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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Behind the Lens: The Perilous Journey of Photojournalists in Conflict Zones

Photojournalists are an essential component of the media landscape. They are responsible for capturing images that inform, educate, and inspire the public about events occurring around the world. However, photojournalism is a risky profession, particularly in situations of conflict. Photojournalists covering conflicts face many dangers, including physical harm, psychological trauma, and the risk of being killed. Sadly, many photojournalists have…

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IN CONVERSATION with Nicole Tung, Photojournalist, USA

Nicole Tung Read More Nicole Tung is a freelance photojournalist. She graduated from New York University, double majoring in history and journalism, and freelances for international publications and NGOs, working primarily in the Middle East and Asia. After covering the conflicts in Libya and Syria extensively from 2011, focusing on the plight of civilians, she spent 2014 documenting the lives…

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IN CONVERSATION with Ricardo Teles , Photojournalist, Brazil

Ricardo Teles Read More A freelance photographer born in Porto Alegre, Southern Brazil, Ricardo Teles has been working since 1994 in the city of São Paulo in the areas of documentation and photojournalism, with periodic publications in several national and foreign newspapers and magazines, institutional projects, and corporate reports. He was an independent photographer for the Estado group between 1996…

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