The Hindu Photojournalists Win Big at National Awards

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• Two photojournalists from The Hindu secured prizes, and two others earned certificates of merit in the Andhra Pradesh Photo Journalists Association (APPJA) National Photography Contest 2025.
• The event saw participation from 135 photojournalists across Kolkata,Mumbai,New Delhi,Indore,Kerala,Goa,Karnataka,Chennai,Gujarat and Telangana.
• Approximately 550 photos were selected in the contest’s two sections.
• Award recipients:

– First Prize: K.R. Deepak (The Hindu, Andhra Pradesh) for ‘Lightning’.
– Third Prize: K.V.S. Giri (the Hindu, Vijayawada) for ‘Save The New Generation’ (Spot News category).
– Certificate of Merit:
– V. Raju (The Hindu,visakhapatnam) for ‘Struggle On the Road’.
– Vijay Kumar Soneji (The Hindu, Ahmedabad) for ‘Plane Crash’.

• Awards ceremony scheduled on World Photography Day (August 19), to be held in Vijayawada by C.R. Media academy and A.P.State Creativity and Culture Commission.

indian Opinion Analysis

Recognition of photojournalistic excellence through national contests like the APPJA provides a significant platform to showcase visual storytelling across India’s diverse cultural landscape while also fostering creativity within the press community. With entrants spanning multiple states-including Kolkata to Kerala-the broad geographical representation signifies a healthy surroundings supporting journalistic efforts nationwide.

For The Hindu,claiming key awards demonstrates their emphasis on impactful visual reporting that captures moments transcending mere documentation into compelling narratives-essential traits amid India’s burgeoning media space.

Awarding winners on World Photography Day highlights photography’s importance as an art form that not only informs but provokes thought and action around critical social issues presented via categories such as “Spot News.” Moving forward, initiatives like these could further elevate discussions around encouraging creative industries both regionally within Andhra Pradesh and nationally.

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