Vaishna Roy is an accomplished journalist and editor with over 30 years of experience in leading editorial teams and crafting compelling narratives. She currently serves as the editor of Frontline magazine, renowned for its in-depth coverage, long-form interviews, essays, and columns. Vaishna began her career with Business Standard in Kolkata and has held significant roles at The Hindu Group, the Outlook Group, and the India Today Group. She previously edited The Hindu Sunday Magazine and has contributed to publications such as Outlook Money, GNT Media, and Outlook Traveller.

In addition to her editorial responsibilities, Vaishna is a prominent columnist, contributing to the fortnightly columns “Woman, Uninterrupted” and “Speech Melba” in The Hindu’s Weekend section. She also writes op-eds and features on diverse subjects including art, literature, social affairs, and politics. As a book critic, Vaishna contributes to The Hindu’s Literary Review.

Beyond her work with The Hindu, Vaishna serves as an editorial consultant for magazines, where she recruits, trains, and builds editorial teams, helping to conceptualize content and launch new publications. Her rich experience and dedication to journalism and cultural discourse have firmly established her as a leader in the editorial world.

The Danish Siddiqui Journalism Award is honored to have her as a jury member and looks forward to her insightful contributions.