Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Danish Siddiqui Journalism Award 2026 Opens
The Danish Siddiqui Journalism Award 2026 is now accepting entries.
This award is given to journalists who do great work in print, digital, photojournalism, and broadcast.
The award is named after Danish Siddiqui, a famous photojournalist who was killed while reporting in Afghanistan.
The award looks for journalism that is accurate, fair, and helps people who are not often talked about.
A group of senior journalists will decide who wins.
You have until February 15 to send in your work.
The Danish Siddiqui Journalism Award 2026 is now open for entries.
The award recognizes journalists for courage, integrity, empathy, and commitment to truth.
Categories include print, digital, photojournalism, and broadcast.
Submissions are open to journalists, including foreign correspondents based in India.
The deadline for entries is February 15.
- Who
- Journalists, including foreign correspondents based in India
- What
- Danish Siddiqui Journalism Award 2026
- When
- Submissions open until February 15
- Where
- India
- Why
- To recognize impactful journalism that reflects courage, integrity, empathy, and commitment to truth
- Award Name
- Danish Siddiqui Journalism Award 2026
- Categories
- Print, Digital, Photojournalism, Broadcast
- Jury Chair
- Om Thanvi
- Submission Deadline
- February 15
- Honoree
- Danish Siddiqui
- Honoree's Death Date
- July 16, 2021
- Location of Death
- Kandahar, Afghanistan