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NDTV Gadget Guru Awards 2015 just got bigger and better
MUMBAI: NDTV Gadget Guru Awards 2015, one of the biggest awards in the field of consumer electronics, gadgets and technology will be held on 19 September.
This year the Awards are being held in Hyderabad in collaboration with India Gadget Expo. It will bring out the latest trends and showcase the very best that the tech world has to offer.
The Award function will be hosted by the duo behind the flagship tech show Gadget Guru, NDTV’s tech Gurus Vikram Chandra and Rajiv Makhni. Adding glamour to awards this year with the duo Neha Dhupia is a new entrant to gadget guru awards family.
Sharing his views on NDTV’s long term relationship with technology and gadget guru awards 2015, NDTV Group CEO Vikram Chandra said, “It’s great to be back with the gadget guru awards. The awards have become a benchmark in the field of technology and gadgets. They will celebrate the best innovations in the tech world over the past one year and will honour the brands that have made a place in the hearts of the consumers.”
The nomination have 17 specified categories Portable Audio Product (includes all kinds Bluetooth speakers and headphones), Consumer Electronics, Best TV of the Year (includes all kinds), Best Camera of the Year (includes all kinds), Portable Computing Product (includes tablets and laptops), Computer Peripheral, Mobile of the Year (any above the value of Rs 10,000), Phone of the Year Under Rs 10,000, Tech Innovation of the Year, App of the Year*, Gaming App/Game of the Year, Gadget Eye Candy*, NDTV Gadget of the Year (Jury’s Choice)*, Gadget of the Year (Viewers’ Choice)*, Best Smartwatch of the Year, Wearable Gadget of the Year (includes fitness bands, etc), Best Tech Car of the Year, Tech Brand Ambassador of the Year.
The distinguished jury for the Awards feature Vikram Chandra-Group CEO & Executive Director NDTV Group, Rajiv Makhni-Managing Editor, Technology, NDTV Group, Gopal Sathe- Features Editor of NDTV Gadgets, Prasanto K Roy-Media and Digital Consultant, Anmol Taneja-Founder and CEO of Gadgets.in, Nishant Padhiar- Technology Consultant, Ashish Bhatia – Independent Technology Writer and Columnist and Kishore Bhargava-Technology Consultant.
Talking about the unprecedented success of the previous awards and its bigger and better version this year, Rajiv Makhni, Editor, Technology, NDTV Limited, says, “The Gadget Guru Awards are the most esteemed and anticipated Awards in the Indian tech space. We were truly inspired by the overwhelming response received and have decided to go bigger this year. The Award Jury has some of the most respectable names in the industry and an extremely rigorous and exhaustive process has been put into place for the nominations and selection of winners.”
Gadgets launched between 8th July 2014 and 31st July 2015 were eligible for this year’s nominations. The final winners will be shortlisted based on the test results and an extensive jury meet process and rating system.
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CNN-News18 rolls out Battle for the States ahead of key polls
Multi-format election coverage tracks voter mood across five battleground states
NEW DELHI: CNN-News18 has launched a special election programming initiative titled Battle for the States, as India gears up for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry.
Built around the theme ‘Road to Power’, the multi-format coverage aims to follow the entire electoral journey, from campaigning and polling to results and government formation. The network is leaning into on-ground reportage and data-backed storytelling to decode voter sentiment across regions where local issues often shape the narrative.
The programming line-up includes ‘Vote Tracker’, a three-part series developed in collaboration with survey agency Vote Vibe. The show blends survey insights with expert commentary and field reporting, using augmented reality graphics to present complex electoral data such as vote share, seat projections and leadership preferences in a more accessible format. It will air every Monday evening until April 6.
Adding a cultural lens to political reporting is ‘So Saree!’, a ground-driven segment where women anchors travel across constituencies dressed in traditional handwoven sarees from each state. The format uses attire as a storytelling device, highlighting regional identity while capturing grassroots voices.
Meanwhile, ‘Unfiltered Kaapi’ and ‘Chai-Niti’ bring a more conversational tone, drawing inspiration from everyday political discussions in tea stalls and coffee corners. These segments aim to break down key issues through candid, fast-paced exchanges between anchors and reporters, tailored to regional sensibilities.
For viewers seeking deeper insights, the weekend docuseries ‘Reporters Project’ takes a longer view, with correspondents travelling across constituencies to map voter concerns and political shifts on the ground.
“Elections are about people, their aspirations, identities and the issues that matter to them, and every state tells a different story,” said CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar. He added that the initiative focuses on understanding “the sentiment on the ground and what’s driving voter choices”.
Echoing the emphasis on credibility, Network18 CEO – English and business news Smriti Mehra said the network aims to combine on-ground reporting with data-led insights to deliver clear and timely coverage as the elections unfold.
With a mix of data, culture and grassroots reporting, CNN-News18 is positioning Battle for the States as a comprehensive window into one of India’s most closely watched electoral cycles, where every vote carries a story waiting to be told.
