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News18.com announces its annual marquee Tech and Auto Awards 2018; Voting Open for Audience
MUMBAI: News18.com, one of India’s top breaking news websites today announces the highly-anticipated second edition of its renowned property, The Tech and Auto Awards 2018. Following in the success of the premier edition of the first-of-its-kind awards show in the country, the property this year takes the mantle forward in celebration of two of the most sought-after sectors in India. The unique awards property aims to celebrate and recognize those ‘technology’ and ‘automotive’ products and innovations that have raised the bar high and paved the way for the future of these sectors. With a total of 14 categories, the winners under each will be selected on the basis of jury and audience votes. Slated to take place in New Delhi on December 17, 2018, the evening will witness the celebration and felicitation of the innovators, the path-breakers and high-achievers of their respective industries.
Through its annual awards, News18.com intends to bring the best of ‘technology’ and ‘automobile’ industry under one roof. The eminent jury for the tech awards consists of Prasanto Kumar Roy, President, Nasscom; Ashish Bhatia, Editorial Consultant And Industry Veteran; Nimish Dubey, Tech Journalist and Industry Veteran; Nishant Padhiar Editor – Stuff and What Hi-Fi and Nishant Verma, Photographer.
On the other hand, the auto awards jury comprises members such as Ranojoy Mukerji, Ex-SIAM Dy Director, Auto Journalist; Jatin Ahuja, Founder & MD, Big Boy Toyz Ltd; Tutu Dhawan, Industry Veteran and Dr. Maral Yazarloo-Pattrick Record Holder Biker, Businesswoman.
Talking about the awards, Subhajit Sengupta, Editor – Technology, Auto and special projects, News18.com said, “The Tech and Auto Awards is back for the second consecutive year and it brings something of value to every tech, auto and gadget aficionado out there. The award salutes the innovation that has made technology & mobility inseparable from each other. The property is a platform to inform and educate the audience about the gold standards of the industry. This time we have broadened the horizon to salute those who have used Technology for the betterment of the society. We are glad to host the avant-garde of both the sectors on one platform and share their insights with the consumers.”
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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.
