Uncover the emotional challenge of balancing objectivity with the raw realities of conflict. Step into the world of Arko Datta, the World Press Photo winning & Pulitzer nominated photojournalist behind some of the most defining images in modern history.

From the battlefields of the Kargil War to the emotionally charged scenes of the Syrian conflict and the chaos of communal riots, Arko has documented human stories in the face of crisis.

For aspiring photojournalists and fans of visual storytelling, this is a must-watch!

Timestamps:
00:00 - How was the mood in Kargil?
01:25 - Patriotism with the camera
01:59 - Sachin Tendulkar picture
03:26 - Kargil War
04:18 - Real Life Scary Moment 1 (Kolkata Union Clashes)
08:27 - Life Threatening Moment 2 (Child voting in Kolkata)
16:00 - Last Day at Kargil
21:11 - Arko's life’s most important line
23:50 - Witnessing Death at Kargil
26:01 - Post-war Afghanistan's human interest stories
28:00 - Perils of Photojournalism
29:21 - Covering the Tsunami
30:20 - Creative decisions in emotional moments
35:24 - 3 Important Things in Photojournalism
35:55 - SARS pandemic hoax because of a picture
37:22 - Setting up the hoax pic
38:26 - It's difficult to be objective as a photographer
39:14 - Is cropping a photo ok?
40:50 - Ethics in photojournalism today
41:34 - AI creating photorealistic images
42:38 - Importance of Agencies
43:35 - Israel-Lebanon Media war, Adnan Haj incident
47:17 - Credibility of News Media (TV) - Indian truckers incident in Iraq
49:36 - Media dedicated to truth
50:44 - Credibility is important
52:25 - Kasab shot by Sebastian D'Souza as Evidence
53:45 - Friends Arko has lost
54:30 - Pradeep Bhatia's unfortunate demise
57:38 - Youngsters looking to shoot wars for glory
59:07 - What do youngsters need to know before entering this field
01:01:35 - Photojournalism is difficult for family
01:02:30 - Can't call home from Kargil!
01:04:58 - A photograph is worth a thousands words, final words

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