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Summary:

The Hindu newspaper won two awards at the 15th Laadli Media and Advertising Awards for Gender Sensitivity 2025, presented by Population First, a non-governmental organization supported by the United Nations Population Fund. One award was for a Kolkata-based report by Shiv Sahay Singh, Shrabana Chatterjee, and Moyurie Som on violence and governance issues stemming from a doctor rape and murder case. The other went to Ashna Bhutani and another journalist for a Delhi report highlighting the struggles of Garima Grehs (safe houses) for transgender individuals. Several other news organizations and journalists also received awards for their gender-sensitive reporting.

News Article:

The Hindu Garners Laadli Awards for Gender-Sensitive Reporting

Mumbai, November 20, 2025 – The Hindu newspaper was recognized at the 15th annual Laadli Media and Advertising Awards for Gender Sensitivity, held in Mumbai on Wednesday. The awards, presented by Population First, a non-governmental organization supported by the United Nations Population Fund, honored journalists and creators for their work promoting gender sensitivity in media.

The Hindu received awards for two distinct reports. A team from the Kolkata bureau, comprising Shiv Sahay Singh, Shrabana Chatterjee, and Moyurie Som, won in the English language print series category for their in-depth coverage of the R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital case, titled “Doctor rape and murder: Violence and vigil in Kolkata”. Their report was lauded for its focus on systemic issues of governance rather than sensationalism.

Ashna Bhutani and another journalist from the Delhi bureau received an award in the print category for their report “Homes for transgender people: A safe space, threatened.” The feature highlighted the challenges faced by Garima Grehs, safe houses established by the Central government for transgender individuals.

Population First has been recognizing excellence in gender-sensitive journalism and advertising since 2007. Numerous other news organizations, including Scroll, The News Minute, and The Quint, also received awards during the ceremony, underscoring the growing importance of gender sensitivity in media coverage.

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