Hindustan Times HT The Next Voice Contest 2025 : hindustantimes.com

Organisation : Hindustan Times
Contest Name : HT The Next Voice Contest 2025
Applicable For : Residents of India
Prize : Rs. 75,000
Contest Last Date : 31st August 2025
Website : https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-the-next-voice

What is HT The Next Voice Contest?

The HT The Next Voice Competition is being conducted by Hindustan Times. All residents of India are eligible to participate, irrespective of region, gender, caste, religion, etc. Users can participate by uploading videos in predefined categories. Only entries received on the HT – The Next Voice portal will be considered. Winner will get Rs. 75,000. Last date of contest is 31st August 2025.

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Eligibility of HT The Next Voice Contest

All residents of India are eligible to participate in the HT The Next Voice Contest, irrespective of region, gender, caste, religion, etc.

Categories of HT The Next Voice Contest

Pick a category that reflects your style of expression

Spoken Word:
Showcase your command over words and the mastery of your voice. Write your own piece & speak it like only you can.

Poetry Recitation:
Bring a poem to life with your flair. Whether it’s a timeless classic or a contemporary creation, deliver it with passion and emotion.

Storytelling:
Craft a story born from your imagination. Weave an original narrative rich in creativity and let your words resonate with elegance.

How To Enter in the HT The Next Voice Contest?

** Participants can access the contest through the designated HT page.
** Only entries received via The Next Voice portal will be considered.
** Each participant may select a category, upload as many videos per category, and provide a title and caption for each.
** Participant needs to pay a one-time registration fee of Rs. 199/- per entry submission.
** Accepted file format is MP4.
** Each video must be original and captured by the participant. Videos sourced from the internet, created by others, or in violation of copyright laws will lead to disqualification.
** Content for the spoken word and storytelling entry will be checked for plagiarism.
** Videos depicting violence, explicit content, or any sensitive subject matter that may be deemed inappropriate will not be considered and may lead to disqualification.
** Incomplete or partially filled entries will not be accepted.

Finality of Submission:
** Once uploaded, entries are final; editing or deletion is not allowed.
** Approved entries will appear on participants’ dashboards.

Voting Process:
** Voting Period: Opens from October’25 onwards and remains open until 1st week of October, 2025.
** Each user can vote only once per video but may vote on multiple videos.
** Automated or fraudulent voting is strictly prohibited and may result in disqualification.

Prizes of HT The Next Voice Contest

Winners will be announced in November 2025 on the HT – The Next Voice platform.

Best 3 videos in each category will get rewards:
Winner: Rs. 75,000
1st runner up: Rs. 50,000
2nd runner up: Rs. 25,000

Note:
** The above stated winners shall also get publication opportunities in the Hindustan Times published newspaper.
** Every participant, semi-finalist, finalist, and winner receive an official certificate from Hindustan Times.
** Winners will be announced at the offline on-ground event conducted tentatively in October/November, 2025.
** If contacted by phone, HTML will make only one attempt. Non-response will forfeit the prize, and an alternate winner may be selected.
** Winners must submit contact details and a valid ID (Aadhaar, School ID Card) to claim the prize.
** Prize collection details will be provided upon confirmation.

What is the Last Date of HT The Next Voice Contest?

Last Date of HT The Next Voice Contest is 31st August 2025.