Capture India Through Your Lens

For a century, Hindustan Times has captured the pulse of the nation. Now, it's your turn.

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How to Join the Journey

Snap. Submit. Shine.

Celebrate 100 years of Hindustan Times by sharing your vision of India.
Join a 100-day contest to capture the nation’s essence.

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Select & Upload

Select a category and upload up to 5 of your best shots per category. Submit early to boost your visibility during the voting phase.

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Get Featured

Once your photo passes moderation, it will go live on our portal for voting. You'll be notified as soon as it's up—so you can start gathering support right away!

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Share & Get Votes

Rally your supporters! Share your live photo to collect votes during the 100-day voting phase. Winners will be chosen through a blend of public votes and jury review.

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Winner Reveal

After the jury round, winners will be announced in March 2025. Will your lens tell India's story? Stay tuned!

1

Select & Upload

Select a category and upload up to 5 of your best shots per category. Submit early to boost your visibility during the voting phase.

2

Get Featured

Once your photo passes moderation, it will go live on our portal for voting. You'll be notified as soon as it's up—so you can start gathering support right away!

3

Share & Get Votes

Rally your supporters! Share your live photo to collect votes during the 100-day voting phase. Winners will be chosen through a blend of public votes and jury review.

4

Winner Reveal

After the jury round, winners will be announced in March 2025. Will your lens tell India's story? Stay tuned!

Editor's Pick of the Week

Each week, one exceptional photo stands out. Discover the image that captured our editor's eye and the spirit of India.

Editor's Pick 1
by Mohit Sirpurkar
Sun 02 Feb

Editor's Pick of the Week

Each week, one exceptional photo stands out. Discover the image that captured our editor's eye and the spirit of India.

Category : Borders of My Country
Title : The Caravan
Description : Evening time camel ride at Sand Dunes Hundar, Ladakh

Meet the Jury

Our esteemed panel of judges, each bringing unique perspectives and expertise, will recognize the stories captured through your lens.

Rohit Chawla

Rohit Chawla

Leading contemporary photographer & recipient of the Industry Craft Gold Lion at Cannes in 2023.

Dhritiman Mukherjee

Dhritiman Mukherjee

Renowned wildlife photographer & recipient of the Carl Zeiss Conservation award, the RBS Earth Hero award, and the Kirloskar Vasundhara Mitra award.

Ajay Aggarwal

Ajay Aggarwal

National Photo Editor at Hindustan Times, with over 34 years of experience capturing the world through his lens.

Contest Window

  • Entry Submission

    November 14, 2024 - February 22, 2025

  • Voting Period

    December 01, 2024 to March 11, 2025

  • Jury Review & Winner Announcement:

    March 2025

Rewards* Worth Celebrating

Share your best shot and stand a chance to win big in the photography contest of the century!

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1st Prize

Mirrorless Digital Camera

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2nd Prize

Google Pixel Pro Smartphone

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3rd Prize

GoPro Special Bundle

Top 100 Photographs feature in the exclusive HT@100 Photobook and showcased at the HT Leadership Summit 2025.

FAQs

Open to residents of India, ages 18+.

Original photos that capture the spirit of India in the selected categories.

Votes will be collected through the portal, with winners chosen by a mix of public votes and jury review.

Basic edits are allowed, but excessive alterations may result in disqualification.

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