:Draft:Danish Manzoor Bhat
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Danish Manzoor Bhat is an Indian journalist and philanthropist, currently serving as Editorial Director for Asia and Senior Vice President of Editorial and News Innovation at Newsweek.{{Cite web |last=Bureau |first=BestMediaInfo |title=Danish Manzoor Bhat joins Newsweek as Editorial Director, Asia |url=https://bestmediainfo.com/2022/10/danish-manzoor-bhat-joins-newsweek-as-editorial-director-asia |access-date=2025-04-24 |website=bestmediainfo.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2022-10-17 |title=Newsweek announces Danish Manzoor Bhat as Editorial Director, Asia |url=https://www.newsweek.com/newsweek-announces-danish-manzoor-bhat-editorial-director-asia |access-date=2025-04-24 |website=Newsweek |language=en}} He previously served as Chief Content Officer for the Asia edition of the International Business Times.{{Cite web |last=MediaInfoline |date=2017-04-24 |title=Danish Manzoor takes over as India Executive Editor of IBTimes |url=https://www.mediainfoline.com/movement/danish-manzoor-takes-over-as-india-executive-editor-of-ibtimes |access-date=2025-04-24 |website=Media Infoline |language=en-US}}
Early Life and Education
Bhat was born in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, and began his journalism career at age 16 with local media outlets. He graduated from GDC Baramulla with a degree in Mass Communication and Multimedia Production and later earned a master’s degree in Communication and Journalism from Osmania University, topping his class. He also studied at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad.{{Cite web |date=2017-04-26 |title=Kashmiri Journalist is new Executive Editor of International Business Times |url=https://kashmirconvener.com/2017/04/26/kashmiri-journalist-is-new-executive-editor-of-international-business-times/ |access-date=2025-04-24 |website=Kashmir Convener |language=en-US}}
Career
Bhat gained recognition for his broadcast journalism in Kashmir, hosting investigative and entertainment TV shows. He became one of India’s youngest editors, serving as Resident Editor for Dainik Jagran’s English venture in South India and Mid-day’s Pune edition. In 2017, he was appointed Executive Editor of International Business Times India, overseeing editorial strategy and digital expansion.Since 2022, Bhat has led Newsweek’s Asia coverage, focusing on technology and editorial innovation.
In 2024, Bhat conducted a high-profile interview with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Newsweek, covering topics like India’s economic growth and foreign policy.{{Cite web |title=Newsweek's Danish Manzoor Bhat Hits Back At Trolls Over Interview With PM Modi Whom He Calls A "Solid Leader" |url=https://timelinedaily.com/elections/newsweeks-danish-manzoor-bhat-defends-interview-with-pm-modi-amid-backlash-on-social-media |access-date=2025-04-24 |website=TimelineDaily |language=en}} His work spans print, digital, and broadcast media, with a focus on media technology and journalism entrepreneurship.
Philanthropy
Bhat founded The Daanish Foundation, a Srinagar-based nonprofit focused on education, climate, and development.{{Cite web |date=2024-01-26 |title=Outstanding Media Person of the Year, Danish Manzoor pledges financial support for future of Orphan Girls in J&K |url=https://statetimes.in/outstanding-media-person-of-the-year-danish-manzoor-pledges-financial-support-for-future-of-orphan-girls-in-jk/ |access-date=2025-04-24 |website=Statetimes |language=en-US}} During the COVID-19 pandemic, he led initiatives like #BengaluruHeals and #SabkaOximeter, distributing over 1,000 oximeters to patients in Bengaluru and aiding over 300 patients.{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Yoshita |date=2022-11-17 |title=Journalist Danish Manzoor Bhat honoured with Jaipur Foot USA’s 1st Global Humanitarian Award for COVID19 relief efforts |url=https://theprint.in/world/journalist-danish-manzoor-bhat-honoured-with-jaipur-foot-usas-1st-global-humanitarian-award-for-covid19-relief-efforts/1222191/ |access-date=2025-04-24 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Arora |first=Sumit |date=2022-11-22 |title=Danish Manzoor Bhat honoured with JaipurFoot USA’s 1st Global Humanitarian Award |url=https://currentaffairs.adda247.com/danish-manzoor-bhat-honoured-with-jaipurfoot-usas-1st-global-humanitarian-award/ |access-date=2025-04-24 |website=adda247 |language=en-IN}}
Awards and Recognition
In 2022, Bhat received Jaipur Foot USA’s first Global Humanitarian Award for his COVID-19 relief efforts, presented at the Consulate General of India in New York. In 2024, he was honored by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir for his contributions to journalism and philanthropy.