The Times of India Gadgets Now Awards 2024 concluded in a glittering ceremony, celebrating the best in technology across various categories. The event saw a confluence of prominent personalities from various fields, adding to the glamour and prestige of the awards.
The evening was filled with excitement as awards were presented across a wide range of categories. Taha Shah Badussha, Pankaj Mohindroo (Chairman, ICEA), and Vinay Kumar (Director AI, Microsoft) presented awards for Best AI-powered Gadget, Audio Device of the Year (TWS Earphones), and Affordable Audio Device of the Year (TWS Earphones).
Further, former Indian cricketer and 1983 World Cup winner Madan Lal, along with former diplomat Rajiv Dogra and PK Roy (Consulting Former President, CyberMedia), handed out awards for Best Affordable Smartphone of the Year, Gadget with Out-of-the-Box Design, and Best Speaker of the Year.
The award ceremony was a resounding success, with attendees expressing their enjoyment of the show, highlighting the evening’s focus on the significance of technological advancements in our lives.
Rani Rampal (Ex-Captain, Women’s Hockey Team, Padma Shri, Khel Ratna) and journalist and author Maroof Raza presented awards for Best Affordable Speaker of the Year, Best Value-for-Money Home Audio of the Year, and Best Smartwatch of the Year.
Olympic medalist boxer Vijender Singh (Padma Shri, Khel Ratna) and Sunit Tandon (Director, India Habitat Centre & President, Delhi Music Society) presented awards for Best Affordable Smartwatch of the Year, Best Affordable TV of the Year, and Best Gaming Laptop of the Year.
Shalin Bhanot and Richard Bright (CEO, Carbon Registry of India) presented awards for Best Gaming Smartphone of the Year, Best Foldable Smartphone of the Year, and Best Camera Smartphone of the Year.
Wrestling Olympic medalist Yogeshwar Dutt (Padma Shri, Khel Ratna), Mandeep Dhingra (Managing Director, GlobalStar), and Suraj Malik (CEO, Legacy Growth) presented awards for Best Headphone of the Year, Best Affordable Premium Smartphone of the Year, and Best Premium Smartphone of the Year.
Finally, Prasad Sanyal (Business Head, Times of India.com) and Pankaj Doval (National Editor, Times of India) presented the most coveted awards of the night: Best TV of the Year, Best Laptop of the Year, and Best Smartphone of the Year.