Two students from Cardiff University’s MA International Journalism course have been named joint winners of the IJA Student Journalist Award for 2019-20.
Sneha Madanmohan Jain, from Coimbatore, and Tushar Bahl, from Chandigarh, will receive a cash prize of £250 each and a trophy.
Ms Jain and Mr Bahl they were joined by IJA members at an online event on Thursday, June 17, 2021, when they were presented their certificates.
Senior lecturer Dr Savyasaachi Jain, who taught both students in the course that combined theory and practice, praised the winners and said they demonstrated a high level of skill and potential in their projects
Ms Jain produced an investigative documentary on struggling actors and the casting couch in Bollywood while Mr Bahl produced a set of multimedia features on racism in football in Europe.
Matt Swaine, Course Director, MA International Journalism, Cardiff University School of Journalism, Media and Culture said, “The IJA Student Journalist Award serves as a huge encouragement to young journalists by promoting and encouraging them in the pursuit of their passion for the profession.
"This year’s winners, Sneha Madanmohan Jain and Tushar Bahl, produced stories of public interest with depth and flair as part of their work on our MA International Journalism.
“It is a matter of great pride for us to see their work recognised by the IJA.”
IJA President Rupanjana Dutta said, “This IJA Student Journalist Award is to encourage and support Indian journalists for their incredible work, especially as students in the UK. The world today demands honest storytellers, and the need for fearless and fact-based journalism has never been greater.
"Congratulations Sneha and Tushar and all the best for your future endeavours.”
The Indian Journalists' Association, was established in May 1947 as a representative body for the UK-based correspondents and journalists reporting on and covering India and South Asia-related issues. The membership-led group today comprises representatives from all major news media outlets dedicated to covering the India story.
