The Hindu wins bronze in International News Design Competition
The Hindu has won a bronze medal in the 7th International News Design Competition conducted by newspaperdesign.in. Selected from over 700 entries by a distinguished jury, The Hindu bagged the award for publishing an illustration for a report 'Ringside view: how T.N. is aligned this election' which analysed political leaders and some prominent candidates of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu.
The Illustration published on April 14, 2024, was created by Soumyadip Sinha, Chief Illustrator, The Hindu. It vividly depicted political leaders and prominent candidates locking horns ringside. Ten other publications including some from India also won the Bronze medal.
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