It gives us extreme pleasure and pride to announce that Dainik Bhaskar was recipient of an award at the prestigious INMA (International News Media Marketing Association) Awards, 2010 held in New York on 28th April.

Dainik Bhaskar bagged the second position, and won a silver for 'Tambola- Full Housie' a reader interactive activity in category 'Marketing Solutions for Advertising Clients'. The awards were presented by Michael Phelps the association's president at the 80th Annual INMA World Congress at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York.

The 75 year old INMA Awards generated 533 entries from 137 newspapers in 28 countries this year. 23 judges, including executives from media companies, product manufacturers and consulting firms from across the world, selected the winning entries in 10 categories in three circulation groups – under 75,000; 75,000–3,00,000; and more than 3,00,000.

Spread over 3 months TAMBOLA FULL HOUSIE was played in 19 cities across 11 states simultaneously. The readers won prizes worth more than Rs.2 crores.

Our Radio Business MY FM 94.3 receives 2010 INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING EXCELLENCE AWARD from National Association of Broadcasters, USA.

National Association of Broadcasters, USA (NAB) ANNOUNCES India's MY FM 94.3 and Sri Lanka's Shree FM as RECIPIENTS OF 2010 INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING EXCELLENCE AWARD.

Sri Lanka's Shree FM and India's MY FM will receive the 2010 NAB International Broadcasting Excellence Award at this year's 2010 NAB Show, held April 10–15 in Las Vegas. The award recognizes international broadcasters that have demonstrated excellent leadership and originality in serving their audience through broadcast advancement or remarkable service to the community.

India's 94.3 MY FM tirelessly served their community, dedicating its airwaves to several philanthropic initiatives aimed at helping its listening area. With a broadcast network that spans 17 cities and seven states, MY FM successfully coordinated large–scale blood collection drives and clothing donation centers. A 10–day warm clothes drive alone provided clothes to more than 10,000 homes and spanned across three cities. The station also successfully initiated a voter education effort, launching a creative campaign to reach listeners with information on the importance of their vote.

About NAB

The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America's broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities

Ramesh Agarwal, chairman of the Bhaskar Group and one of the promoters of DNA, was on Monday presented with the prestigious Saraswati Puraskar. The award, instituted by the Nashik–based Kailas Mutt Trust, was presented to Agarwal for his contribution in the fields of media and social work. At the ceremony, Agarwal felicitated Swami Sanvidanand Saraswati of the Mutt. "We should not be running after Laxmi (money) alone. Saraswati (knowledge) is important too. Knowledge has the strength to wipe darkness. We have to abide by our culture through such knowledge. In the race for peace and prosperity, people follow money but if you follow knowledge, money will come subsequently," Agarwal said at the function.

The Award was given for a Unique Direct mailer, in which all the "A" Blocks were removed from the scrabble game along with the "A" alphabets on the box design.

The award was given for unique usage of Newspaper. A pre–paid inland was designed specially for newspaper, so that the readers could just fill it – cut it and drop in the regular post box without bothering for finding an envelope or sticking any stamp.

The Award was given for a Unique Print Innovation in Campaign India Magazine. All “A” letter was removed from the front page.

Dainik Bhaskar had release a hard Hitting anti smoking print ad.

The Award was given for a Unique Print Innovation in Campaign India Magazine. All "A" letter was removed from the front page.

Dainik Bhaskar won Gold Awards at the Global Youth Marketing Forum for Best Creative TV. For its television advertising campaign 'Zidd Karo, Duniya Badlo'.

The industry’s great and the good celebrated the best in Indian print on 25 October at the PrintWeek India Awards 2009.

The Award for Newspaper Printer of the Year saw 10 entries. The judges found some well-executed publications that demonstrated excellence, but selected Divya Bhaskar over others for its outstanding colour and overall quality.

The awards were judged by an impressive jury of 23 print customers and experts, put together by PrintWeek India on 31 July.

Sh. Ramesh Chandra Agarwal Chairman DBCL received Rajiv Gandhi lifetime achievement award in the field of Journalism. The award was presented by Jyoti Raje Scindia Member of Parliament and Madhur Bhadarkar renowned Film Director at a function held at NCPA Mumbai.

'Number 1 from Day 1' is the title of the case study presenting the Dainik Bhaskar launch in Jaipur, in the book "Making Breakthrough Innovations Happen" by Porus Munshi, a partner consultant at Erehwon Innovating Consulting.

The book identifies it as one of the two Orbit Shifting Innovation. In total there are 11 cases identified in the book, where people or organization have made “the impossible” happen by questioning existing norms , practices and category truths.

The other case studies to feature in the book are Arvind Eye Hospital, Titan, ITC — IBD, Bosch India, Cavin Care, Santa Biotech, Su-Kam to name a few.

Divya Bhaskar , the leading Gujarati Newspaper from DB Corp Ltd was the only regional newspaper of India to win “Best in Print” (Bronze) , an honor bestowed by IFRA Asia Pacific awards held in Chennai. Best in Print is about the quality and consistency in printing demonstrated by a publication through a period of time. This is awarded to a newspaper after having passed and qualified a 4–stage test for quality and consistency evaluated by technical experts.

Dainik Bhaskar the Hindi Flagship newspaper of DBCL got voted the consumer Superbrand 2009-10. SUPERBRAND is a status awarded by Superbrand council based on the Brand success and consumer faith , trust.

The council that adjudged Dainik Bhaskar as one of the consumer Superbrands was chaired by Anmol Dar — M.D., Superbrands India and has eminent personalities like Sam Balsara — Chairman & M.D. of Madison Communications Deepak Kapoor — M.D. of Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Anand Kripalu — M.D. of Cadbury India, G Krishnan — Executive Director & CEO of TV Today, Naveen Kshatriya — CEO & M.D. of Castrol India, S K Roongta — Chairman of Steel Authority of India, Hemant Sachdev — Joint M.D. of Microsoft Corporation, R Seshasayee — M.D. of Ashok Leyland, Suhel Seth — CEO of Equus Advertising Company, Gautam Thapar — Chairman & CEO of Avantha Group.

Girish Agarwal, Director DB Corp Ltd, received the award for “Outstanding Entrepreneur” in APEA( Asia Pacific Entreprenuer Awards) held in Grand Hyatt, Mumbai. The award is given by Enterprise Asia a Kuala lumpur based organization

APEA recognizes business leaders for outstanding entrepreneurship as judged by an independent judging panel. These Awards are accorded to the exemplary few who have shown outstanding performance in the communication of their visions, brands and strategies. The objective is to enhance the awareness of the importance of entrepreneurship amongst the general public and in turn, stimulate the growth of local and regional brands and enterprises both locally and regionally

OUTSTANDING ENTREPRENUER is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated entrepreneurial attributes that make them role models for emerging entrepreneurs, including the tenacity and perseverance to continue innovating and making a difference under adverse situations and environments . These individuals continue to provide the vision and direction to their companies and are poised to be captains of their respective industries in future.

On 24th of February 2008 at Indore Nehru Stadium, 32681 participants simultaneously had Tea, creating the record for the WORLD’s LARGEST TEA PARTY . Brooke Bond Red Label was the official brew for the event and was supported by tea board of India.

Before this the largest Tea Party Record was held by Nishiao City of Japan where serve just 14751 people had green tea.

Marico Innovation India Award for Business Innovation was given to Divya Bhaskar in 2006. Instituted by the Innovation for India – A Marico Foundation, Erehnov Innovation Consulting and Business world initiative to foster the spirit of originality and creativity in the Indian industry. The award to Divya Bhaskar was given in the category of Product/Process Innovations.

Mr. Girish Agarwal the Director of Group Bhaskar was felicitated with the prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2006, in the category IT, Communications & entertainment. The Entrepreneur of the Year Award is an acknowledgement to the entrepreneurial spirit that works dedicatedly to shape the future with innovation and brilliance.

The Dainik Bhaskar Punjab launch, which was a culmination of in–depth consumer research, reader driven editorial and an all–encompassing circulation drive won the prestigious APMA Awards (Asian Publishing Management Awards) for the Gold for Best Launch in Punjab. The results were evident on the day of launch when circulations touched 1.76 Lac i.e. 0.176 Million (8th October 2006).

Dainik Bhaskar was felicitated with this award to recognize its excellence in design, usefulness and clarity of information conveyed in newspaper and magazine.