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Sony BBC Earth announced the success of the ‘Feel Alive hours quiz contest’
Mumbai: Sony BBC Earth announced the overwhelming success of the second edition of its ‘Feel Alive Hours Quiz contest’. The nationwide competition sparked the curiosity of young minds and received a phenomenal response with over 5000 registrations pouring in from students in the junior and senior categories.
The channel is all set to conduct the semi-final round of the quiz on 3 & 4 February for junior and senior categories, respectively. The virtual event will see 40 students in each category compete for a coveted spot in the grand finale, which promises to be an exhilarating showcase of young brilliance. The finale will be streamed live on the Sony BBC Earth YouTube channel, featuring surprises, mind-boggling challenges, and awe-inspiring content. The winners of the competition will be awarded an iPad, while the runners-up will receive a Kindle.
In the previous edition, Sony BBC Earth’s ‘Feel Alive Hours Quiz contest’ provided a launching pad for young geniuses, drawing an awe-inspiring response of more than 2000 registrations for the nationwide quiz. In addition to the quiz contest, Sony BBC Earth has curated an informative and engaging website, offering students the chance to stay updated on exclusive events happening across various cities. To discover more about the contest, explore the winning entries, and engage with the channel’s enriching content,
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Ajay Kakar to chair jury for ad:tech Honours Awards 2026
Industry leaders join jury as nominations surge for marketing tech awards
NEW DELHI: The ad:tech Honours Awards 2026 are gearing up for a bigger second edition, with Ajay Kakar, head of corporate branding at Adani Group, set to chair the jury for India’s technology-focused marketing awards.
Organised in partnership with the International Advertising Association India Chapter, the awards celebrate the growing influence of technology in shaping modern advertising and marketing outcomes. This year’s edition has drawn a strong response from across the industry, signalling rising momentum around innovation in marketing technology.
The organisers say the nominations reflect a wide range of ideas and approaches, highlighting how brands and agencies are increasingly leaning on platforms, tools and data to sharpen their campaigns and connect with audiences more effectively.
Leading the evaluation process, Kakar will head a jury made up of senior leaders from across brands, agencies and technology platforms.
The jury panel includes Amaresh Godbole, CEO, digital technology business at Publicis Groupe; Bishwajeet S, head of marketing and PR at Volkswagen India; Carol Goyal, executive director at Rediffusion and CEO of Aesthetic Intelligence Lab; Kushal Sanghvi, director at Komerz; Lara Balsara, executive director at Madison World; Rana Barua, group CEO India, sea and North Asia; Deepak Oram, senior vice president growth marketing and martech; and Priyanka Khaneja Gandhi, head of marketing and creative solutions at Amazon Ads India.
The ad:tech Honours Awards aim to recognise not just creative campaigns but the smart use of technology that delivers measurable impact and business results. Categories this year reflect the rapidly evolving digital landscape, covering areas such as artificial intelligence, data-driven marketing, content ecosystems, automation, martech and adtech integration, and commerce-led marketing.
The winners will be announced on 17 March 2026 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi during ad:tech New Delhi 2026. The event is expected to bring together leaders from brands, agencies, platforms, creators and technology partners for an evening celebrating the ideas and innovations shaping the future of marketing.iconductor industries.
