Vishwa Samvad Kendra (VSK), Mumbai, has announced the recipients of the prestigious Devarshi Narada Journalism Awards 2025, marking the Silver Jubilee edition of the annual recognition that honours excellence in Indian journalism across print, electronic, and digital platforms.
This year’s milestone edition will see special felicitations conferred upon two iconic institutions: Mumbai Samachar, Asia’s oldest continuously published newspaper with a legacy spanning over 200 years, and Hindustan Samachar, a pioneering multilingual news agency serving the nation for more than 75 years.
Dr. Nishith K. Bhandarkar, Convener of the Award Committee, shared the details of the winners selected by a distinguished jury panel headed by veteran journalist Sudhir Joglekar, former Resident Editor of Loksatta. The jury also included senior media professionals Prasad Kathe (Jai Maharashtra News), Vinayak Patrudkar (Former Editor, Dainik Lokmat), Sarita Kaushik (ABP Majha), Milind Bhagwat (Former Editor, IBN Lokmat), and Pranav Bhonde, Media Advisor.
Individual Award Winners – 2025:
- Best Journalist – Print (English): Shailesh Gaikwad (Hindustan Times)
- Best Journalist – Electronic Media: Sandeep Ramdasi (ABP Majha)
- Best Journalist – Print (Marathi): Sameer Karve (Maharashtra Times)
- Outstanding Woman Journalist: Ashwini Mayekar (Saptahik Vivek)
- Digital & Student Recognition:
Best YouTube Journalist: Jai Gagan - Instagram Excellence Awards: Smita Pawaskar and Amol Jamdare
- Facebook Journalism Award: Mruga Vratak
- Outstanding Journalism Student: Suraj Chaugule
The award ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Mumbai. The event will be graced by Mr. Anant Goenka, Executive Director of the Indian Express Group, as Chief Guest. Noted industrialists Ganesh Nibe, Managing Director of Nibe Limited, and Rashesh Shah, Chairman of Edelweiss Group, will attend as Guests of Honor. Renowned social thinker Rajabhau Mule is scheduled to deliver the keynote address.
Vishwa Samvad Kendra continues its mission of shaping constructive media discourse rooted in Indian values and culture. Through initiatives like the Devarshi Narada Journalism Awards, now in their 25th year, VSK aims to promote journalism that is ethical, nation-centric, and reflective of India’s civilizational ethos.
