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Impressive Winners At The First Edition of ACKO Drive Awards: ‘The One That Matters’Vida, Skoda, Mahindra, Maruti win big

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Bangalore, April 03, 2023: ACKO Tech’s content division held the inaugural ACKO Drive Awards in New Delhi. The awards acknowledged and celebrated the best products and exceptional contributions of the auto industry in the past year. Prominent figures from the automobile industry attended the event.

The “The One That Matters” (#TOTM) signifies ACKO Drive’s efforts to establish a transparent and reputable recognition system for the automobile industry. By setting new standards of excellence, these awards identify exceptional products and individuals, motivating and inspiring them to succeed. The awards recognised outstanding achievements in various categories. The year’s best products such as cars, bikes, scooters, or the work behind them done in communication, design, and technology, that focussed on excellence, innovation, was honoured at the event. Key leaders in the Indian automobile industry were also recognised.

The ACKO Drive Awards, “The One That Matters’ (#TOTM), were awarded to:

2023 Commuter Motorcycle

Bajaj Pulsar N160

2023 Performance Motorcycle

KTM RC 390

2023 Adventure Motorcycle 

Suzuki V-Strom SX

2023 Modern Classic Motorcycle 

Royal Enfield Hunter 350

2023 Premium Performance Motorcycle

Suzuki Katana

2023 Premium Motorcycle 

Ducati Hypermotard 950

2023 Premium Adventure Motorcycle 

Ducati DesertX

2023 Scooter of the Year 

Vida V1

2023 ACKO Drive EV Bike 

Vida V1

2023 Bike Design of the Year

Vida V1

2023 ACKO Drive Bike Manufacturer of the Year 

Royal Enfield 

2023 ACKO Drive Premium Bike Of The Year

Ducati DesertX

2023 ACKO Drive Bike of the Year 

Vida V1

2023 Entry Car 

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10

2023 Subcompact Car 

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

2023 Subcompact SUV 

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

2023 Compact Car 

Skoda Slavia

2023 Compact SUV

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

2023 MPV 

Kia Carens

2023 Midsize Car  

Hyundai Tucson

2023 Fullsize Car 

Mahindra Scorpio – N

2023 Premium Compact Car

Audi Q3

2023 Luxury Car

Range Rover Sport

2023 Performance Car 

Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+

2023 Sports Car 

Lamborghini Urus Performante

2023 ACKO Drive EV Car

Tata Tiago EV

2023 ACKO Drive Premium EV  

BMW i4

2023 Car Design of the Year

Kia EV6

2023 ACKO Drive Car Manufacturer of the Year

Maruti Suzuki India

2023 ACKO Drive Premium Car of the Year 

Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+

2023 ACKO Drive Car of the Year 

Skoda Slavia

2023 Interface / Infotainment 

BYD Atto 3 

2023 Best Gadget 

MBUX Hyperscreen

2023 Safety Award

Mahindra Scorpio – N

2023 Best Creative Film (Bike)

Ather

2023 Best Creative Film (Car)

Volkswagen Social Safety Video Series

2023 Best Integrated Campaign Idea (Bike)

Bajaj for Pulsar N160 Launch

2023 Best Integrated Campaign Idea (Car)

Hyundai for Ioniq5

2023 Best PR & Communications Team of the Year (Bike)

Ather

2023 Best PR & Communications Team of the Year (Car)

Citroën

2023 Best Social Media Campaign (Bike)

TVS Sport ‘Mileage ka Baap’

2023 Best Social Media Campaign (Car)

Skoda for Skoda x Giphy

2023 Brand Ambassador of the Year

Virat Kohli (Audi India)

Further, the Viewers’ Choice Awards under various categories were conferred upon:

2023 ACKO Drive Viewers’ Choice Bike

Honda CB 300F

2023 ACKO Drive Viewers’ Choice Tech 

Honda City- Honda Sensing

2023 ACKO Drive Viewers’ Choice Car 

Mahindra Scorpio – N

The aim of the Viewers’ Choice Awards is to obtain valuable feedback from customers about companies and manufacturers. Additionally, it fosters a sense of involvement and proprietorship among viewers, resulting in greater engagement.

Siddharth Vinayak Patankar, Chief Creative Officer, ACKO Tech, said, “Initiatives like the ACKO Drive Awards are aimed at recognising and rewarding excellence. It is crucial to celebrate the hard work and dedication of individuals and products that have contributed to the growth and development of the automotive industry. And it is vital that in the clutter of awards, we follow a process that is truly transparent and comprehensive. The inaugural ACKO Drive Awards are without a doubt the country’s most credible automobile honours. The pride and celebration we see from the winners, and the appreciation from our audience are further proof of this.”

Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director and CEO, Auto and Farm, Mahindra and Mahindra was awarded the 2023 ACKO Drive Person Of The Year. Tarun Mehta, Founder of Ather, was the first winner of the Jagdish Khattar Rising Star Award – an honour that recognises a promising achiever in the startup or automobile manufacturing and engineering realms.

“I strongly believe that the awards like these have a positive impact not only on the winners but also on the entire industry. Acknowledging excellence stimulates healthy competition and encourages innovation and growth, which ultimately benefits consumers. I congratulate all the winners of the ACKO Drive Awards and hope that this initiative will inspire others in the industry to strive for excellence”, added Siddharth.

The winners were selected after a rigorous evaluation process that included assessment by three separate expert juries for Bike, Car, and Communications. Consumer opinion and sentiment is also recognised in the Viewers’ Choice awards. The platform will continue to promote and encourage innovation and best practices in the Indian automobile industry and showcase the latest trends and developments in the sector.

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ಜೀವಮಾನದ ಸಾಧನೆಗಾಗಿ ಪತ್ರಕರ್ತ ಡಾ:ಕೆ.ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ್ (ಮಿಂಚು) ಅವರಿಗೆ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿಗಳಿಂದ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ ಪ್ರಧಾನ

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ದಿನಾಂಕ 13-3-2023 ಸೋಮವಾರ ದಂದು ಸುಂದರ ಸಂಜೆಯಲ್ಲಿ, ನಗರದ ರವೀಂದ್ರ ಕಲಾಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ 145 ಪತ್ರಕರ್ತರಿಗೆ ಜೀವಮಾನದ ಸಾಧನೆಗಾಗಿ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಮಾಧ್ಯಮ ಅಕಾಡೆಮಿ ಹಾಗೂ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಸರ್ಕಾರದ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿಗಳನ್ನು ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ ಬಸವರಾಜ ಬೊಮ್ಮಾಯಿ ಅವರು ಪ್ರಧಾನ ಮಾಡಿದರು.

ಈ ಪತ್ರಕರ್ತರ ಪೈಕಿ, ಹೊಸಮಿಂಚು ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ ಸಂಪಾದಕರು ಹಾಗೂ ಇಂದು ಸಂಜೆ ದಿನ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ ಹಿರಿಯ ವರದಿಗಾರರು ಆಗಿ, KUWJ ಸಂಘದಲ್ಲಿ ವಿವಿಧ ಹುದ್ದೆಗಳನ್ನು ಅಲಂಕರಿಸಿ ಪತ್ರಕರ್ತರ ಸೇವೆಗೈದು ಹಾಲಿ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸಂಪಾದಕರ ಮತ್ತು ವರದಿಗಾರರ ಸಂಘದ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಗರ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಯ ಜಿಲ್ಲಾದ್ಯಕ್ಷರಾಗಿ ಪತ್ರಕರ್ತರ ನೋವು ನಲಿವುಗಳಿಗೆ ಸ್ಪಂದಿಸಿ ಅವರ ಸೇವೆಯಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಡಾ: ಕೆ.ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ್ (ಮಿಂಚು) ಅವರಿಗೆ ಅವರ ಜೀವಮಾನದ ಸಾಧನೆಯನ್ನು ಗುರುತಿಸಿ ಮಾಧ್ಯಮ ಅಕಾಡೆಮಿಯು ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿಗೆ ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಮಾಡಿತ್ತು. ಈ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿಯನ್ನು ಮುಖ್ಯ ಮಂತ್ರಿ ಗಳಿಂದು ಪ್ರಧಾನ ಮಾಡಿ ಪತ್ರಿಕಾ ರಂಗದಲ್ಲಿ ಅವರ ಸೇವೆ ಮತ್ತು ಸಾಧನೆ ಶ್ಲಾಘನೀಯ ಎಂದರು.

ಸಮಾರಂಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಕಂದಾಯ ಸಚಿವ ಆರ್.ಅಶೋಕ್ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿಗಳ ಪ್ರಧಾನ ಕಾರ್ಯದರ್ಶಿ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್ ಪ್ರಸಾದ್, ವಾರ್ತಾ ಇಲಾಖೆ ಆಯುಕ್ತರಾದ ಡಾ: ಪಿ.ಎಸ್. ಹರ್ಷ, ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಮಾಧ್ಯಮ ಅಕಾಡೆಮಿ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಸದಾಶಿವ ಶೆಣೈ ಅಕಾಡೆಮಿಯ ಸದಸ್ಯರು ಉಪಸ್ಥಿತರಿದ್ದರು.

ಶ್ರೀಯುತರನ್ನು ಸಿಟಿ ಟುಡೇ ನ್ಯೂಸ್, ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸಂಪಾದಕರ ಮತ್ತು ವರದಿಗಾರರ ಸಂಘ (ರಿ)ದ
ಪದಾಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ವೃತ್ತಿನಿರತ ಪತ್ರಕರ್ತರ ಸಂಘ (ರಿ)ದ ಪದಾಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳು ಹಾಗೂ ಎಸ್.ಬಿ.ನ್ಯೂಸ್ (ಸ್ವಚ್ಛ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಸುದ್ದಿ) ಬಳಗ
ಹೃದಯಪೂರ್ವಕವಾಗಿ ಅಭಿನಂದಿಸುತ್ತವೆ.

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Celebrating Excellence: Indian Icon Awards 2023 Honour Industry Leaders and Talented Entrepreneurs

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Bangalore, 27 February: Pride India Awards, one of India’s most prominent award platforms dedicated to recognising and promoting professionals from diverse business sectors, hosted India’s most significant awards event of the year, The Indian Icon Awards 2023, at Bangalore today. With over 60 winners, 7000 nominations and 20+ sponsors and partners, the awards aim to provide businesses and individuals with an opportunity to gain recognition on an ideal platform while promoting their endeavours and showcasing their talents and contributions to society at large. As the Chief Guest of the award this year, the dazzling Pooja Hegde presented the awards at the Shangri- La Bangalore.

“I am thrilled to have been given the opportunity to be a part of the first edition of the India Icon Awards and to celebrate the achievements of so many talented and hardworking professionals from different sectors,” said Pooja Hegde, a popular Indian actress.

“Celebrating the accomplishments of entrepreneurs and businesses has been especially meaningful to me as I know first-hand the challenges of pursuing one’s passions and dreams. The dedication, resilience and creativity it takes to build and grow a successful enterprise, are admirable. It has been a privilege to recognise these exceptional individuals and companies, and I hope their achievements inspire others to pursue their own ambitions.” Said Mr Vinay Kumar, founder of Pride India Awards.

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Gopika who is 2 years 2 months old have created more than 80 short videos on Save Soil movement

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Gopika who is 2 years 2 months old have created more than 80 short videos on Save Soil movement – one of the largest global eSoilggical awareness programs launched in the recent years. All the videos are uploaded in popular Social Media Platforms including YouTube Twitter, Instagram, Whatsapp and Facebook on daily basis.

In all these short videos, Gopika has been featured. She has rendered her voice and acted as per the need of the concept of the video.

Gopika has acted, sang songs, danced, played mouth organ, spoke in 13 different languages, recited Sankrit shlokas & poems, did painting etc. In one of the videos, Gopika has appeared in dual role. Probably the youngest one to feature in a short film in this way.

For the first 52 days videos, Gopika’s exceptional skills and the efforts of the parents have been recognised and appreciated as a Record under India Book of Records 2023.

The title and description of the Record is given below.
Maximum YouTube shorts videos uploaded in consecutive days by a toddler
The record for uploading the maximum number of YouTube short videos in consecutive days was set by Gopika V T (born on March 21, 2020) of Bengaluru, Karnataka. She uploaded 52 videos in 52 days (March 21, 2022 to May 12, 2022); each video is about creating awareness on global environmental issues, spreading the message of ‘Save soil’, at the age of 2 years, 1 month and 23 days, as confirmed on May 13, 2022.

The following are the Social media links
♦️Twitter
https://twitter.com/TejasweeVinod?t=VoPal7A7RsPHMtFyU83SnA&s=09
♦️Instagram
https://instagram.com/tejaswee_vinod?utm_medium=copy_link
♦️YouTube
https://youtube.com/channel/UCCT6mySENHmQ2W-OH0vyjFw
♦️Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069655952289

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WORLD RECORD: Midam charitable Trust creates world record in teaching Bhagavad Gita

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Midam charitable Trust creates world record in teaching Bhagavad Gita
A Free Bhagavad Gita teaching module for imparting Cultural, Psychological & Integral
Education values in Children

Midam Charitable Trust has introduced a unique Bhagavad gita teaching module for school children called the Krishna’s Butter Project’. It introduces kids to the practical principles of the Gita & also imparts conscious changes in children using the universal values embedded in the Gita.

Krishna’s Butter free Gita teaching module was released recently in Vikas Soudha by Dr. Ashwathnarayan C N, Hon’ble Minister of Higher Education,IT , BT, Science & Technology, Dr.Beloor Raghavendra Shetty, Chairman, Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation, Mr KV Mahesh, CSR Advisor, Govt. Of Karnataka and Mr. Sushrut Badhe, Secretary, Midam Charitable Trust were also present on the occasion.

Out of 700 shlokas of Gita, 99 have been selected based on their relevance and potential in imparting positive behavioral change and leadership traits and the kids have shown great improvement as observed and reported directly by parents, choosing to become health conscious, having universal values and working selflessly for betterment of world.

The Krishnas Butter English Module” was developed by Dr. Bhawana Badhe, Senior Prof of Pathology and Sri Madhusudan R. Damle Founder President and Trustee- Midam Charitable Trust. It has been also translated and published in Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam & Marathi languages as well, and contains 19 Practical Lessons for school children, 19 Cartoon Illustrations, 99 Select Bhagavad Gita verses and 99 English rhyming translations. The rhymes have been adopted from Sushrut Badhes book Bhagavad Gita-Rhythm of Krishna which is already listed in the Limca & India Book of Records. Miss Avanti Badhe, Trustee has conducted the Krishna’s Butter module in 4 languages- Hindi, Marathi, Tamil & English.

The module which was taught in schools since 2015 became viral during the lockdown and over 3000 children from across the world enrolled in the FREE 19 day digital workshops on the Gita for kids. The Gitas concept was well received by children. Inspired by the workshops results, many parents joined the project and underwent training to teach this module freely so all kids can benefit from them.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Sushrut Badhe, Secretary, Midam Charitable Trust said In the last 7 years, our model has been standardised. We have a set of FAQs which we impart to our teachers after training them and we have a strict selection criterion to ensure only those with ‘Krishnarpanam bhava’ are selected as teachers. Selected teachers are trained to allow students to freely interact and ask questions & from our experience we have developed Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) which are normally repeated by kids in every batch”.

The Kannada Translation is done by teacher Mrs. Chitra Torvi who is also Karanataka State Co-ordinate for Krishna’s butter project.  The workshops are conducted in both virtual and physical classrooms and no fee is charged for any of the workshops. The first Kannada Krishna’s butter online workshop for 50 students started on 27th May, between 5.30pm to 6.30pm on all working days.

A group of 10 Gita teachers from Malleshwaram constituency, led by Mrs.Taradevi B.V who has already been teaching Gita chanting for over a decade, has come forward to get trained to conduct multiple practical Gita workshops in kannada.

Teaching Module: 19 Lessons on the Gita packed with everyday situations and examples, cartoon illustrations, 99 Sanskrit Shlokas,  99 English rhyming translations based on Sri Aurobindos Integral Yoga principles of education. The rhymes have been adopted from Sushrut Badhes book Bhagavad Gita-Rhythm of Krishna which is already listed in the Limca & India Book of Records. Gita concepts like working without expectation of rewards, equality of all castes, genders, races and Developing a global perspective are taught in innovative ways and practical homework like Karma yoga for home, Controlling desire while shopping, Not throwing temper tantrums etc are given to children. Inspired by the workshops results, many parents joined the project and underwent training to teach this module freely so all kids can benefit from them.

Interactive Sessions with Practical homework:
Karma yoga during home chores, Controlling desire while shopping, Not throwing temper tantrums etc are some of the homework given to children. Homework is designed in such a manner that the dialogue on culture takes place between parents and children in their homes.

World Record:
On 2nd April 2022, Midam was awarded a world record for teaching the Practical Gita principles to over 3000 children in 19 day digital workshops in the post lock down period. A Free teaching module for imparting Cultural, Psychological & Integral Education values from the Bhagavad Gita to children in India & Overseas.(Certificate attached)

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