4 journalists get UAE's Indian media award

Four Indian journalists working in the UAE have shared the annual Chiranthana Media Award 2013. The journalists were recognised for their contribution to help expatriates in distress.

Saneesh Nambiar, Middle East bureau chief of Reporter TV; Anwar Al Haq M U, senior sub editor with  Gulf Madhyamam, Leo Radha Krishnan, head of news and anchor of Trust Me at Radio Me 100.3; and Sadiq Kavil, reporter with the Dubai bureau of Malayala Manorama Online were the winners.

The four award winners were selected for their contribution to the welfare of the Indian expatriate community in the UAE, by airing their woes and grievances in effective ways that helped low-income sections of society.

Saneesh Nambiar, known for his human interest stories, was selected for the 2013 award based on the stories that he presented through Gulf Insight, a weekly current affairs programme, covering all the GCC countries.

Leo Radha Krishnan was selected for his charitable work through a weekly programme, Trust Me, which helps bedridden and chronically sick patients and their relatives.

Anwar Ul Haq and Sadiq Kavil also were selected on the basis of their human interest stories and investigative reports.

 

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