Shocking Stories: Kargil War, Kolkata Elections, Kumbakonam Fire ft. Arko Datta | Ep. 20 Part 2

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 📢 Don’t forget to Like, Comment, and Share this video! Your engagement helps us bring more such content. ✅ Subscribe to Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai for more updates on our political series and hit the bell icon to stay notified about our latest episodes. This podcast was shot on Sony A7 IV and FE 50mm F1.8 📷 Connect with us: [email protected] 📢Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/experttalkwithbhavyadesai/ X: https://www.twitter.com/ETwithBhavyaD/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/experttalkwithbhavyadesai/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/experttalkwithbhavyadesai/ 📢 Follow Arko Datta: Instagram: https://instagram.com/netizen_arko/