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Bloomberg TV India Autocar India awards felicitate the automobile Industry
MUMBAI: Bloomberg TV India and Autocar India magazine presented the The Bloomberg TV India Autocar India Awards 2013 – 14 yesterday.
The winners were felicitated at a glittering ceremony in Mumbai in the presence of minister of petroleum and natural gas Dr M Veerappa Moily, Planning Commission advisor to DCH (Infrastructure) Gajendra Haldea and others from the corporate world who came together, to salute achievers from the automotive sector.
A total of 24 awards were given away across two and four wheeler segments. The award function was presented by Reliance General Insurance and powered by Mobile 1.
At the awards, in the four wheeler segment, Ford EcoSport made a sensational debut by winning the ‘Car of the Year (Jury’s Choice), while Honda won the ‘Manufacturer of the Year’. In the two wheeler segment, KTM 390 Duke won the Bike of the Year (Jury’s Choice). The list of award winners across all categories is annexed.
Speaking about the awards, Bloomberg TV India business head Amrit Rai said, “As the leading business news channel we give viewers a clear understanding of various industry sectors. Both Bloomberg TV India and Autocar India – a mighty combination come together to present the most credible automotive awards in India today. With a dedicated team tracking, analysing, de-mystifying the automotive sector for the Indian viewer and a commitment to present facts. These awards are indeed a result of the team’s year long efforts to present and celebrate excellence.”
The jury panel that selected the winners from the top contenders in each category comprised of experts like Autocar India editor Hormazd Sorabjee; Autocar Show editor Renuka Kirpalani;Autocar India deputy editor and What Car? India editor Shapur Kotwal; Autocar Show consultant editor Kartikeya Singhee;; India’s leading automotive Historian and restorer Manvendra Singh;Two Wheeler Autocar India editor Rishad Cooper; motocross rider C S Santosh.
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Asianet Television Awards 2026 celebrates women power in Malayalam TV
“She is the Colour” theme honours icons as ceremony airs on March 14 and 15 at 7 PM.
MUMBAI: If television lights up living rooms, this year Asianet decided to let women provide the colour. The Asianet Television Awards 2026 turned the spotlight firmly on women empowerment with the theme “She is the Colour”, celebrating the strength, resilience and achievements of women who continue to shape society and the Malayalam entertainment industry.
The ceremony honoured several distinguished personalities whose journeys have left a lasting cultural imprint. Among them was legendary playback singer Vimala Varma, widely recognised as the first Malayalam playback singer. The evening also paid tribute to Padma Shri awardees Devaki Amma and Vimala Menon for their exceptional contributions in their respective fields.
Leading women from the Malayalam film industry were also recognised during the event, including actor Shweta Menon, who currently serves as president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, and National Award winning actor Surabhi Lakshmi.
The awards ceremony brought together a glittering lineup of actors and industry figures, including Jayasurya, Vijay Babu, Asha Sarath, Lena, Esther Anil, Anumol, Akhila Bhargavan, Sarayu Mohan, Prajod Kalabhavan, Gayathri Suresh, Sabumon Abdusamad, Swasika, Tini Tom, Sijoy Varghese, Kailash, Veena Nandakumar, Sabareesh Varma, Ansiba Hassan and Dinesh Prabhakar. Kishan Kumar, executive vice president Malayalam at JioStar, was also present at the event.
Beyond individual recognitions, the awards celebrated excellence across Malayalam television, acknowledging artists and technicians whose work continues to drive the industry forward.
The evening also offered plenty of spectacle, with elaborate dance performances, stunt acts and comedy skits performed by popular television and film personalities, turning the ceremony into a full fledged entertainment showcase.
Viewers will get to watch the celebrations when the Asianet Television Awards 2026 air on Asianet on March 14 and 15, Saturday and Sunday, from 7 pm onwards, bringing the star studded tribute to homes across Kerala and beyond.
