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The premiere edition of the Exhibit Auto Tech Awards is finally here!
MUMBAI: Exhibit Magazine, India’s leading supplement on technology, fashion and lifestyle announces the first-ever edition of its much awaited Exhibit Auto Tech Awards. Slated to be held on 31st January, 2019 at Sofitel BKC in the financial capital, the awards will recognise and felicitate the crème de la crème in the automotive technology space. Hosted in association with partners thetechy.com and thewheelz.com, the evening will also witness the presence of industry stalwarts and veterans who will be a part of the ceremonious occasion.
The premiere edition of the Exhibit Auto Awards will recognize 26 winners across distinct categories in the automotive industry for the year ended December 2018. Brands will be adjudged first by a general voting process, that went live from January 1st 2019 and is open to readers of the title and consumers, followed by a final shortlist by an eminent jury. To vote for your favourites please log on to or register on http://www.thewheelz.com/awards/nominations/. Voting closes on January 25th, 2019.
The winner categories for the highly anticipated awards include ‘Design Of The Year’, ‘Compact Hatchback Of The Year’, ‘Premium Hatchback Of The Year’, ‘Compact Sedan Of The Year’, ‘Executive Sedan Of The Year’, ‘Premium Sedan Of The Year’, ‘Luxury Sedan Of The Year’, ‘MVP Of The Year’, ‘Compact SUV Of The Year’, ‘Premium SUV Of The Year’, ‘Luxury SUV Of The Year’, ‘Performance/ Sports Car Of The Year’, ‘Super Car Of The Year’, ‘Car Manufacturer Of The Year’, ‘Auto Campaign Of The Year’, ‘Car Of The Year’, ‘Much Awaited Car/ SUV Of The Year (Below 30 Lakhs)’, ‘Much Awaited Car/ SUV Of The Year (Above 30 Lakhs)’, ‘Bike Of The Year (125 cc)’, ‘Bike Of The Year (160 cc)’, ‘Bike Of The Year (250 cc)’, ‘Bike Of The Year (350 cc)’, ‘Bike Of The Year (1000 cc)’, ‘Scooter Of The Year’, ‘Naked Sports Bike Of The Year’, and lastly ‘Cruiser Of The Year’.
The stellar jury appointed for the launch edition of the awards include the likes of actor and producer Abhay Deol; Founder and CEO of VU Technologies, Devita Saraf; Editor – Tech & Auto, Exhibit Magazine & thewheelz.com, Prithvi Radhakrishna; Veteran Journalist Ranojoy Mukherjee; CEO & Editor-in-Chief at Exhibit Group, Ramesh Somani and Consulting Editor for Technology & Automobiles at Dainik Jagran, Siddhartha Sharma.
Commenting on the prestigious launch CEO & Editor-in-Chief at Exhibit Group, Ramesh Somani, said, “Evolving times have seen a drastic change in the evolution of technology and innovation in the automotive sector. The need of the hour today is thus, to recognize path-breaking trends and creations in the automotive technology space. With the Exhibit Auto Tech Awards, we aim at lauding industry leaders in their journey to make powerful and meaningful creations for the consumers of today.”
Adding to this actor Abhay Deol on being appointed jury member said, “It feels great to be part of a team that identifies with the dynamic automobile space. An auto enthusiast myself, I’m thrilled to be a part of the very first edition of the awards. May the best brand win, fingers crossed! ”
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Why Peaky Blinders is one of television’s biggest hits that still deserves more attention
Six seasons, multiple awards and the release of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man bring the Shelby saga back into the spotlight
In the crowded universe of streaming content, only a handful of shows manage to leave a lasting cultural footprint. Peaky Blinders is overwhelmingly considered one of the biggest global hits of the past decade. Yet many viewers still haven’t fully explored the dark, gripping world of the Shelby family.
Originally produced for the UK’s BBC and later finding a massive global audience through Netflix, the series quietly grew from a British period drama into a worldwide streaming phenomenon.
Created by Steven Knight, the show follows the rise of the Shelby crime family in post-First World War Birmingham. What begins as a gritty street-gang story gradually expands into a sweeping narrative about ambition, politics, power and survival.
At the centre of the saga is Thomas Shelby, portrayed with extraordinary depth by Cillian Murphy. The casting of Murphy is widely regarded as perfect for the role. With piercing eyes, restrained dialogue and an almost hypnotic screen presence, he transforms Shelby into one of the most unforgettable characters in modern screen storytelling.
Murphy’s brilliance lies in his restraint. He rarely shouts or performs theatrically. Instead, a quiet stare, a calculated pause or a subtle shift in expression conveys the emotional storms within the character. Beneath the ruthless gang leader is a war veteran carrying trauma, guilt and loneliness. Murphy captures this complexity with remarkable precision, making Thomas Shelby both terrifying and deeply human.
Beyond its central performance, Peaky Blinders stands out for its unfiltered portrayal of reality. The show does not romanticise crime. Instead, it exposes the harsh social conditions of early 20th-century Britain, from poverty and class struggle to political extremism and the psychological scars left by war.
The series also presents powerful female characters who hold their own within the Shelby empire. Polly Gray, played by Helen McCrory, is the strategic backbone of the family and one of the most formidable figures in the story. Women in the series shape decisions, influence power structures and challenge the rigid social norms of the time.
Across six seasons, the narrative grows dramatically in scale. What begins in the smoky streets of Birmingham evolves into a story involving political conspiracies, fascism and international criminal networks.
The series has also earned significant critical acclaim. It won the BAFTA Television Award for Best Drama Series in 2018 and multiple National Television Awards for Best Drama, cementing its reputation as one of Britain’s most celebrated modern shows.
Another defining feature of the series is its iconic music. The show’s opening theme, Red Right Hand by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, became instantly recognisable and widely associated with the Shelby universe. Combined with a powerful soundtrack featuring artists such as Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead, the music helped shape the show’s dark, stylish identity and became hugely popular among fans.
And the Shelby story is not over yet.
In fact, its legacy is unfolding right now. The long-awaited feature-length continuation, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, was released on March 6, 2026, bringing the Shelby universe from streaming screens to cinemas and giving fans a new chapter in the saga.
For viewers who have not yet stepped into this world, the timing could not be better.
Six gripping seasons are ready to binge on Netflix. A new film has just arrived in theatres. And at the heart of it all stands one of the most magnetic performances in modern drama by Cillian Murphy.
So if Peaky Blinders has been sitting on your watchlist for years, this weekend is your moment.
So, by order of the Peaky fookin’ Blinders, consider this your cue to finally step into the ruthless world of Thomas Shelby. Pour yourself a drink, clear your schedule and press the play button. Because when the Peaky Blinders give an order, you listen.
