Awards
HistoryTV18 shines with major recognitions at two Asian awards
Mumbai: HistoryTV18 has reinforced its status as a leader in infotainment and documentary content, receiving notable recognition at two prestigious television award platforms in 2024. At the Asian Television Awards 2024, the channel secured four nominations, highlighting the quality of its Indian productions.
OMG! Yeh Mera India (Season 10) is nominated for best infotainment programme and best short form video series – scripted. Additionally, India Marvels & Mysteries with William Dalrymple received nominations for best direction (documentary or non-fiction) and best editing (documentary or non-fiction).
Further confirming its creative excellence, HistoryTV18 celebrated two national nominations at the Asian Academy Creative Awards 2024. Krushna Abhishek was awarded best entertainment host – India for OMG! Yeh Mera India, marking his third consecutive win, while India Marvels & Mysteries won best documentary – history.
These accolades underscore HistoryTV18’s commitment to local stories and innovative storytelling. By consistently delivering content that engages audiences across India and Asia, the channel has solidified its position in factual entertainment.
TV18 CEO – broadcast Network18 and MD A+E networks Avinash Kaul said, “In today’s evolving entertainment landscape, collaborations that were once unlikely are now driving innovation, with legacy brands joining forces. This is particularly evident in factual entertainment, where HistoryTV18’s award-winning Indian Originals, like India: Marvels & Mysteries with William Dalrymple, are also licensed to Discovery Plus and feature prominently in the streaming platform’s content line-up in India. This is a testament to the strength and enduring quality of our productions.”
While HistoryTV18 continues to captivate over 100 million loyal viewers on TV with its international shows from A+E Networks and high-quality Indian originals, the brand’s digital presence is also thriving. HistoryTV18 serves its growing social media community of 13 million with a mix of shows and one-of-a-kind, mobile-first content that resonates with audiences across platforms.
Awards
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.
