New Delhi: 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.
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Categories under Tech and Auto Awards |
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| Tech Awards Categories | Auto Awards Categories |
| Smartphone of The Year | Design Of The Year |
| Technology That Changed Lives | Hatchback Of The Year |
| Best Camera Phone Of The Year | Sedan of The Year |
| Budget Phone Of The Year (Under Rs15,000) | SUV/MPV Of The Year |
| Gadget Of The Year | Luxury Car Of The Year |
| Design Of The Year | Motorcycle Of The Year |
| Computing Device Of The Year | Commuter Two Wheeler Of The Year |
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.”
The nominations are considered for products that have been launched between 1st November, 2017 to 31st October, 2018. Audience can cast their votes through these links:
Tech Awards Nominations: https://www.news18.com/tech-auto-awards/technology-awards/
Auto Awards Nominations: https://www.news18.com/tech-auto-awards/auto-awards/
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