The following is the full text of the keynote address delivered by Justice Madan B. Lokur at the Danish Siddiqui Journalism Awards 2026 in New Delhi. The views expressed in this speech are those of the speaker alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of the organizers or the foundation. Republishing, in whole or in part, is permitted provided…
The views expressed in this speech are solely those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views of the organizers or the foundation. Republishing any part of this content is permitted with appropriate credit to the speaker and the Danish Siddiqui Foundation. Honorable Justice Lokur and distinguished guests, I am grateful to the organizers for inviting me to…
The Danish Siddiqui Foundation presented the Danish Siddiqui Journalism Awards 2026 in New Delhi, recognising journalists for outstanding work in public-interest reporting across formats. Delivering the keynote address, Justice Madan B. Lokur, former judge of the Supreme Court of India, spoke on the importance of freedom of expression in the context of speech, protest and censorship. He underscored that the…
The Foundation invites entries for the upcoming edition of the Danish Siddiqui Journalism Award 2026, instituted to recognize journalism that reflects integrity, courage, empathy, and a commitment to truth. Established in memory of Pulitzer Prize–winning photojournalist Danish Siddiqui, the Award honors reporting that engages deeply with complex realities, upholds ethical standards, and contributes meaningfully to public understanding through impactful storytelling. Jury…
https://youtu.be/E3hqVFVZys0 The Mumbai Press Club expresses deep concern and outrage over the killing of Pulitzer Prize-winning Indian photojournalist Danish Siddiqui by the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2021. During a recent press conference, Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaki expressed regret over the killing of journalists, including Siddiqui, during their conflict. While this acknowledgment is noted, it remains grossly inadequate. We…
https://youtu.be/woPrBcqMei0 Abstract India’s media landscape is undergoing profound shifts, marked by technological disruption, market pressures, and growing public cynicism. At the heart of this transformation is a fundamental trust deficit between news producers and their audiences. This discussion paper, grounded in insights from a recent panel discussion featuring senior journalists Rajdeep Sardesai, Sanjoy Majumdar, Ritu Kapur, and Prof. Kishalay Bhattacharjee,…