Ramnath Goenka Awards for best in Indian journalism

The eighth edition of the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards, which honoured the finest in Indian journalism in print and TV across languages, was held in the national capital on Monday.

Wholetime Director and Head of New Media Indian Express Anant Goenka in conversation with Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan during the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards held in New Delhi on Monday (November 23). (Source: Express Photo by Oinam Anand)

Aamir Khan in conversation with Anant Goenka at Ramnath Goenka Awards. (Express Photo)

Whenever there is a violent act, when an innocent person is killed, be it one or a large number, that’s very unfortunate. And these unfortunate moments are the ones when we look towards our leaders to take a strong step. Make statements that are reassuring to the citizens. Express photo by Praveen Khanna)

Categories cover the print and broadcast media spectrum, investigative, political and sports journalism, to books, feature writing and regional language. The individual awards also include a prize money of Rs 1 lakh.

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley speaks at the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award in New Delhi. (Source: Express Photo by Oinam Anand)

At this year’s function, the winners of 2013 and 2014 were honoured. There were 29 winners from 2013, while 2014 had 27.

The Indian Express Group Chairman Viveck Goenka speaks at the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award in New Delhi. (Source: Express Photo by Praveen Khanna)

The winners were chosen by a five-member jury comprising former Supreme Court Judge B N Srikrishna , HDFC Ltd Chairman Deepak Parekh, Sashi Kumar, Founder, Asianet TV Channel and Chairman of Asian College of Journalism, Former Chief Election Commissioner S Y Quraishi and journalist Pamela Philipose.

A full house at RNG Awards celebrating the finest in journalism. (Source: Express Photo)