I am a photojournalist based in Kashmir, India and presently heads the Jammu & Kashmir region for European Pressphoto Agency (EPA). I have been covering the conflict in Kashmir for several years now. My work from events in Kashmir have appeared all around the globe including Time, The Guardian, New York Times, International Herald Tribune, Washington Post and The Times among others. I have received numerous awards and recognitions including:-

* Second prize in the International News Pictures Story Category in the ‘Best of Photojournalism 2005" by NPPA.

* Best Story prize in ‘General News’ category at Mumbai Press Photo Contest 2005.

* Second prize in ‘General News singles’ category at Mumbai Press Photo Contest 2005.

* Third prize in ‘Sports Action singles’ category at Mumbai Press Photo Contest 2005.

* Third prize in ‘People in the News singles’ category at Mumbai Press Photo Contest 2005.

* Honourable Mention in the ‘Spot News singles’ category at Mumbai Press Photo Contest 2005.

* Outstanding Award in Spot News at the 2nd China International Press Photo Contest (CHIPP) 2006.

* Outstanding Award in General News at the 2nd China International Press Photo Contest (CHIPP) 2006.

* Honourable mention in the General News category in the ‘Best of Photojournalism 2006" by NPPA.