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Hyundai i10 declared ‘Car of the Year’ at CNBC-TV18 Autocar Auto Awards 2008
MUMBAI: Hyundai i10 drove away with the Car of the Year award at the 7th edition of the CNBC-TV18 Autocar Auto Awards in New Delhi. In the glittering awards ceremony, the ‘Bike of the Year’ award went to Bajaj – XCD DTS-Si.
The finalists were chosen based on the following criteria: fitness for purpose, relevance to the Indian market, value for money, design and styling, interiors, engine, gearbox, performance, ride, handling, brakes, driving pleasure, fuel efficiency and ownership experience. Brands launched in the calendar year 2007 were part of the contenders line-up in these awards.
The agenda of the ceremony was set around a special theme – “A Green Future,” which also comprised a special pledge from manufacturers and industry doyens.
Speaking on the occasion, TV 18 business media director Ajay Chacko said, “The CNBC-TV18 Autocar Autoawards is one of our premier properties, widely recognised as a benchmark for auto excellence in India. This year, through the Green Future theme, we intend to make these awards a catalyst for a cleaner and greener progress of the industry by raising awareness and eliciting a commitment from manufacturers.”
Autocar India editor Hormazd Sorabjee added, “Since the inception of these awards, we have strived to ensure that the CNBC-TV18 Autocar Auto Awards truly reflect the choices and sentiments of all stakeholders including consumers, manufacturers and auto experts. We have always maintained the most stringent standards to ensure only the best win this accolade.”
The CNBC-TV18 Autocar Auto Awards was ratified and validated by Ernst & Young.
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
