Karpoor Chandra Kulish International Journalism Award

21 July 2010
Karpoor Chandra Kulish International Journalism Award
Karpoor Chandra Kulish International Journalism Award
Website: http://www.rajasthanpatrika.com/kckaward/
Email Address: Undisclosed
Editor/Consultant: Undisclosed
Country: India
Type: Writers' Prize

Description: Recently Rajasthan Patrika instituted the Karpoor Chandra Kulish International Journalism Award in the hallowed memory of late Karpoor Chand Kulish,the founder editor. This annual international award carries prize money of US $ 11000 and a trophy. The award aimed at recognizing efforts of thought leaders in media, journalist's outstanding contributions to upholding professional values as well as protecting and promoting ethics and morality, right and freedom of the people for better quality of life. Dawn Pakistan and Hindustan Times Delhi were jointly awarded with the inaugural Karpoor Chandra Kulish International Award-2007 in New Delhi on 12 March 2008. Former President of India Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam bestowed the prizes to the winners. The function was chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee. The second Karpoor Chandra Kulish International Journalism Award is announced to senior journalist Harinder Baweja and his team on 27 July 2009 on the theme "Terror and Society".

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