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Training & Fellowship
Awards
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Irfan Quraishi

Irfan Quraishi

Srinagar

Summary

Award-winning multimedia journalist with 15+ years of experience delivering high-impact coverage of security, politics, and human rights in Jammu & Kashmir for global outlets like TRT World and TV9 Network. Recognized with the 2023 RedInk Award and the 2024 Kashmir Crown Best Journalist Award, I specialize in breaking stories from conflict zones. As the founder of digital media platforms, I combine multimedia expertise with deep regional insights to amplify untold stories. Fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, I excel in crisis reporting and cross-platform storytelling.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Correspondent

TRT World
Srinagar
05.2025 - Current
  • Deliver in-depth international coverage of Jammu & Kashmir’s political and security developments.
  • Produced live reports during the April 2025 Pahalgam terrorist attack (26 civilian casualties) and Operation Sandoor airstrikes.
  • Enhanced TRT World’s South Asia presence through exclusive multimedia stories from volatile areas like Uri.

Principal Correspondent & Bureau Head

TV9 Bharatvarsh, News9 English (TV9 Network)
Srinagar
02.2019 - 05.2025
  • Led the Srinagar bureau, managing a team of reporters and stringers, overseeing coverage of politics, security, and human rights across TV9’s Hindi, English, and regional channels (Marathi, Telugu, Kannada, Bangla, Gujarat).
  • Won the 2023 RedInk Award for investigative reporting on 'Who Is the Enemy of Modi’s Kashmir Dream,' selected from 500+ entries.
  • Developed multimedia content, increasing digital audience engagement by 15% through strategic reporting and cross-platform storytelling.

Senior Correspondent

ETV Bharat, Ramouji Group
Srinagar
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Established and led the Kashmir Bureau, delivering high-impact stories on regional security.
  • Built a network of sources for exclusive insights into Kashmir’s socio-political landscape.

Previous Roles

Various Outlets (Kashmir Times, Day & Night News, Freelance)
Srinagar
01.2009 - 12.2017
  • Served as Correspondent for Kashmir Times (2009-2011), Sr. Correspondent/ Bureau Chief for Day & Night News (2011-2015), and freelance journalist for The Hoot, The Quint, and The Citizen (2015-2018).

Education

M.A. - Mass Communication

Guru Jambeshwar University
Hisar, Haryana
01-2009

P.G. Diploma - Mass Communication

Take One School of Mass Communication
New Delhi
01-2008

B.A. - Mass Communication & Video Production

Govt. Degree College, University of Kashmir
Baramulla
01-2006

Skills

  • Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • WordPress and Edius
  • Audacity and OBS Live Streaming
  • Photoshop expertise
  • Investigative reporting and source development
  • Crisis coverage and multimedia storytelling
  • Team leadership

Training & Fellowship

  • Broadcast & Multimedia Journalism Fellowship, Radio Netherlands Training Center (RNTC), Netherlands, 2016
  • Editorial Judgment Fellowship, Thomson Reuters Foundation, London, 2013
  • Editorial Training, Aaj Tak-India Today Network, New Delhi, 2008

Awards

  • RedInk Award for Crime & Investigation (TV), Mumbai Press Club, 2023, Awarded for 'Who Is the Enemy of Modi’s Kashmir Dream,' selected from 500+ entries.
  • Best Journalist Award, Kashmir Crown Annual Awards, 2024, Recognized for outstanding contributions to journalism in Jammu & Kashmir.
  • Youth Icon of the Year (Journalism), JKIF & DLL University of Kashmir, 2015
  • Appreciation Awards, Infotel Awards, Kashmir News Service. Awarded in 2013 and 2018.

Independent Projects

  • Guest Analyst, Salaamedia (South Africa), TRT World (Turkey), Zee Salaam, Gulistan TV. Present, Provided expert commentary on Kashmir’s socio-political landscape.
  • Founding Editor, Kashmir Patriot (Digital News Magazine), Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, July 2016 – Jan 2018. Established a multimedia platform covering Kashmir’s socio-political and security issues.
  • Founding Editor, Press Trust of Kashmir (News Agency), Kashmir Press Service (Digital), Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, 2017, Present, Launched platforms delivering news in English and Urdu, focusing on regional affairs.
  • Founding Editor, Education Mirror (Educational Newspaper), Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, 2009, Established Jammu & Kashmir’s first educational newspaper, covering academic and policy developments.
  • Freelance Contributor, The Hoot, The Quint, The Citizen, Eenadu India, 2015 – 2018. Produced investigative stories and features on security, politics, and human rights.

Interests

  • Photography
  • Writing
  • Literature
  • Documentary

Languages

Kashmiri
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Urdu
Proficient (C2)
C2
Arabic
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Punjabi
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Professional Statement

Dedicated to delivering fearless, nuanced journalism that amplifies Jammu & Kashmir’s untold stories for global audiences. Available for interviews or portfolio review upon request.

Personal Details

- Nationality: Indian

- Date of Birth: May 5, 1985

- Marital Status: Married

- Preferred Job Location: Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir India

Timeline

Senior Correspondent

TRT World
05.2025 - Current

Principal Correspondent & Bureau Head

TV9 Bharatvarsh, News9 English (TV9 Network)
02.2019 - 05.2025

Senior Correspondent

ETV Bharat, Ramouji Group
01.2018 - 12.2018

Previous Roles

Various Outlets (Kashmir Times, Day & Night News, Freelance)
01.2009 - 12.2017

M.A. - Mass Communication

Guru Jambeshwar University

P.G. Diploma - Mass Communication

Take One School of Mass Communication

B.A. - Mass Communication & Video Production

Govt. Degree College, University of Kashmir

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