Hi I Am Saurabh Das.
Experienced journalist with a global perspective, having reported from diverse regions including Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Specialized in covering a wide range of events such as elections, conflicts, natural disasters (including volcanic eruptions, floods, and earthquakes), transportation accidents (plane and train crashes), as well as portraiture and significant public figure events, including heads of states.
Dedicated to capturing the narratives of everyday people, their challenges, and their triumphs alongside high-profile stories. Embedded with U.S forces in Iraq (2003) and Afghanistan, providing frontline coverage of military operations. Extensive experience in sports journalism, including coverage of the 2008 and 2012 Olympics, the 2011 Cricket World Cup, and numerous other sports events.
Published in leading international newspapers and magazines worldwide, including The New York Times, International Herald Tribune, Der Spiegel, The Washington Times, The Washington Post, Time Magazine, Newsweek, and The Christian Science Monitor, among others.
Professional Experience-
Based in New Delhi and freelancing since 2017
Staff Photographer of AP in New Delhi from 2009-2017
Chief Photographer (South Asia) for AP from 2005-2009
Staff Photographer of AP based in Lagos Nigeria from 2001-2005
Photographer for AP based in New Delhi from 1996-2001
Photographer for New Delhi based Newspaper “The Asian Age” from 1994-1996
Awards-
Jury member of World Press Photo in 2010
Honorable mention- Olympics Sports Action in NPPA 2009
Ist Prize (Gold Award) Contemporary News Story in China International Press Photography Contest 2007
2nd Prize in Day’s Japan Photo Contest in 2007
Honorable mention in China International Press Photography Contest 2006
APME (group) award for Tsunami coverage in 2005
1st Prize, La Nacion in 2000
Chosen for World Press Masterclass in 1999
3rd Prize, Nature and Environment, World Press 1999
Education- Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in English, University of Calcutta