Neelesh Misra is an Indian journalist, author, radio storyteller, scriptwriter and lyricist. He hosted Yaadon Ka IdiotBox on BIG FM 92.7. He is co-founder and editor of Gaon Connection, a rural newspaper. He is working on "The Neelesh Misra Show" on Red FM 93.5 and "Kahaani Express" on Saavn.
Misra recording his poem
Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards
The Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards are one of the awards in India in the field of journalism. Named after Ramnath Goenka, the awards have been held annually since 2006, with the 12th edition being held in 2017. The awards are given for both print journalism as well as broadcast journalism, with a total of 25 different prizes being awarded in 2017 for excellence in journalism during 2016.
In Fact Indian Express group started, Ramnath Goenka India Press Photo Award in 2004. This award was only for media photographers and the winners was announced in December 2004 at Nariman House, Express tower in Mumbai and Photo Journalist Shailendra Pandey won The First Picture of the year award.
The 12th Ramnath Goenka Awards for Excellence in Journalism winners
Image: The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu presenting the 12th Ramnath Goenka Awards for Excellence in Journalism, in New Delhi on December 20, 2017 (2)
Image: The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh presenting the Ramnath Goenka Award for Excellence in Journalism to Shri Punya Prasoon Vajpayee, at a function, in New Delhi on April 12, 2006
Image: The Vice President, Shri Mohd. Hamid Ansari presented the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards 2010 11, in New Delhi on January 16, 2012 (1) (cropped)