Animation is a powerful means of focusing on current and social issues. To recognise and reward the most engaging animation show on current affairs.
Entry format: Montage upto 5 minutes
Best Breaking News Story
Speed is of the essence in news journalism. To recognise and reward the most impactful story that beat the competition.
Entry format: Link
Best Business Programme
To recognise and reward a show that analyses momentous happenings in the world of business.
Entry format: Montage upto 5 minutes
Best Coverage of Entertainment
To recognise and reward the most comprehensive coverage of news relating to entertainment.
Entry format: Montage upto 5 minutes
Best Coverage of Social Issues
Many social issues in India demand attention. To recognise and reward the show that most effectively captures the crux of social issues.
Entry format: Montage upto 5 minutes
Best Current Affairs Programme
To recognise and reward a show on current affairs that analyses news events in an insightful way.
Entry format: Montage upto 5 minutes
Best Follow-up Reporting
Today's big news is tomorrow's forgotten story. To recognise and reward a report that has brought attention to an issue or development much after the limelight has faded out.
Entry format: Link
Best Inquiry into Fake News
Fake news is a scourge that has damaged faith in the media. To recognise and reward an outstanding effort to identify fake news and set the record straight.
Entry format: Montage upto 5 minutes
Best Investigative Reporting
At its heart, investigative journalism seeks to uncover a truth that someone generally in power wants to hide. To recognise and reward extreme effort that has gone into a report that seeks to uncover a serious public matter.
Entry format: Link
Best Mobile Phone Story
The mobile phone has transformed video reporting. To recognise and reward the best use of the mobile phone to capture news or feature.
Entry format: Link
Best Prime Time Show
To recognise and reward the most engaging prime time news show.
Entry format: Montage upto 5 minutes
Best Rural Reporting
Though the majority of Indians still live in villages, media coverage here is patchy. To recognise and reward the most insightful coverage of a rural issue plaguing residents.
Entry format: Montage upto 5 minutes
Best Talk Show
To recognise and reward the best talk show which features engaging conversations with one or more personalities.
Entry format: Montage upto 5 minutes
Best Coverage of Gadgets
Gadgets occupy an important part of our lives. To recognise and reward the best coverage of the ever-evolving world of gadgets and related technology.
Entry format: Montage upto 5 minutes
Best Coverage of Fashion & Lifestyle
Fashion and lifestyle are means of self-expression. To recognise and reward the best coverage of the trends in this space.
Entry format: Montage upto 5 minutes
Best Breakfast Show
A great breakfast show can bring a touch of morning energy to viewers with an engaging host, diverse topics and timely news. To recognise and reward a breakfast show that does all this and more.
Entry format: Montage upto 5 minutes
Design & Packaging
Best Channel Packaging
A distinctive overall look helps a news channel stand out. To recognise and reward the best case of channel packaging.
Entry format: Link/PDF
Best Set Design
Set design creates the tone and context for the conversation that takes place. To recognise and reward the most standout set design.
Entry format: Link/PDF
Best Show Identity
A show stands out from all others because of a number of elements including colour, design, sound. To recognise and reward the creation of a distinctive show identity.
Entry format: Link/PDF
Best Use of Infographics in a Business Story
Issues of business, finance and economics are often complicated. To recognise and reward the most judicious use of infographics in a business story to explain a complex issue.
Entry format: Link/PDF
Best Use of Infographics in a News Story
Infographics can be a thoughtful route to explain a topic to viewers. To recognise and reward the most judicious use of infographics in a news story to analyse a complex issue.
Entry format: Link/PDF
Marketing
Best Channel Promo (Single)
To recognise and reward the best promo for a channel.
Entry format: Link
Best Channel Promo (Campaign)
To recognise and reward the best promo campaign for a channel. A campaign must consist of at least 3 promos.
Entry format: Link
Best Launch of a New Show
To recognise and reward the best promotional kickstart for a new show.
Entry format: Link/PDF
Best Programme Promo
To recognise and reward the single best promo for a show.
Entry format: Link
Most Innovative Promo
To recognise and reward the most innovative way of promoting a show.
Entry format: Link/PDF
Personal Achievement
Best Anchor
To recognise and honour the anchor who is trustworthy and best uses exceptional knowledge and communication skills to deliver news developments to an audience.
Entry format: Montage upto 5 minutes
Best News Reporter
To recognise and honour the reporter who, apart from exceptional camera presence and visual story telling skills, has proved to be adaptable in the field, has intense research skills and is knowleadgeable about the issues covered.
Entry format: Montage upto 5 minutes
Best Videographer
To recognise and honour the videographer who is exceptionally creative, technically gifted, adaptable in the field and, by giving attention to detail, conveys the essence of a story through the power of visuals.
