The winning story series 'Welcome to the headquarters of Lashkar-e-Tayyeba' published in the Hindustan Times in December last year was selected as the best from among 173 entries received from across the world.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, who was present at the event, lauded the media for 'restoring faith in humanity by their objective reportage of critical events'.

Media campaigns help bring marginalised communities to the mainstream, Gehlot added.

Talking about the global trends in journalism Gulab Kothari, chief editor of the Rajasthan Patrika group, cautioned journalists against the 'ephemeral temptation for fame'.

The winner was given a cash prize of $11,000 along with a medal and a certificate.