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NDTV announces Indian of the Year Awards
MUMBAI: It’s that time of the year again when we salute the ambassadors of brand India. 2013 has been an important year in the history of India. From instances of individual brilliance to examples of nation building, this year has given rise to a set of Indians, who are not afraid to wear their Indian identity on their sleeve. To honour the contribution of these role models, NDTV is back with the seventh edition of the prestigious Indian of the Year award in association with LIC.
One of the biggest and most credible awards in the country, the NDTV Indian of the Year 2013 will recognize the Indians whose contribution to the country have strengthened the foundation of our society and helped build Brand India. These iconic Indians will be honoured at a glittering ceremony in New Delhi on April 29, 2014 at the Taj Palace Hotel. They will be chosen from four categories: Sports, Entertainment, Business and Public Service.
Announcing the 7th edition of the awards, Vikram Chandra, Group CEO, NDTV said, “We take immense pride in presenting the 7th edition of Indian of the Year awards. The awards recognize the contribution of individuals, who through their determination and fortitude continue to take the nation forward. We are privileged to honour this year’s winners with these awards.”
Over the years, the recipients of these prestigious awards have included Ratan Tata, Sonia Gandhi, Justice J.S Verma, Anna Hazare, Late Pandit Ravi Shankar, N Chandrashekaran, Sachin Tendulkar, heroes of the Mumbai terrorist attacks and many more.
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News18 India to air Sabse Bada Dangal on 4 May counting day
Channel promises fastest results, live trends and analysis across five states.
MUMBAI: Ballots will do the talking and screens will do the shouting. As counting day approaches for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry, News18 India is gearing up for an all-day broadcast of its flagship election show, Sabse Bada Dangal, on 4 May from 6 am onwards. The Hindi news channel plans to deliver continuous, real-time updates as votes are tallied, combining live counting data with on-ground reporting and studio analysis. With political fortunes set to shift through the day, the coverage will track every swing, surge and surprise as trends turn into results.
The broadcast will feature a mix of senior political leaders, analysts and experts, offering instant reactions and decoding the evolving electoral picture. Expect heated debates, quick takes and detailed breakdowns as the numbers settle across all five states.
For News18 India, counting day has long been a high-visibility moment. The network is banking on its reporting reach, editorial bandwidth and technology-driven coverage to stay ahead in what is often a fiercely competitive news cycle.
With multiple battlegrounds and shifting narratives, the day promises both drama and data in equal measure. And if all goes to plan, Sabse Bada Dangal will once again turn the counting of votes into prime-time spectacle.
