*Scholarship Cheques Distributed by Minister Sridhar Babu at Hybiz.Tv Media Awards – 6th Edition*
*Five Legendary Awards Presented; INS President Vivek Gupta Attends*
*Over 60 Awards Presented Across Print & Electronic Media*
*Hyderabad, May 2, 2026:*
Telangana IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu attended the Hybiz.Tv Media Awards as the Chief Guest. Praising the role of the media, he stated that the government is supportive of media organizations and always welcomes constructive criticism.
He emphasized the need for senior journalists to deliberate on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies on journalism and provide valuable suggestions for the growth of the media sector. He added that the government is ready to provide a platform for such discussions. The minister also highlighted the importance of effectively communicating government programs to the public.
The event was held grandly at the Cyber Convention Center in Hitec City, Hyderabad. Other distinguished guests included MP Anil Kumar Yadav, Indian Newspaper Society President Vivek Gupta, Bharathi Cements Director Marketing M. Ravinder Reddy, Lifespan Chairman Narendra Ram Nambulu, CREDAI Hyderabad President Jayadeep Reddy, M. Raj Gopal (Managing Director – Hybiz.Tv & Telugu Now), and Dr. J. Sandhya Rani (Managing Director – Hybiz.Tv LLP), among others.
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Legendary Awards – 6th Edition
Five distinguished personalities were honored with Legendary Awards:
* Bhupendra Chaubey – Former Executive Editor, CNN-News18, India Ahead & NDTV
* Sushil Rao CH – Deccan Chronicle & The Times of India
* Bandaru Srinivas Rao – Andhra Jyothi & All India Radio
* C. Mrunalini – Doordarshan (DD)
* Srinath Iyer – Eenadu, The Hindu & Hindustan Times
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Scholarship Recipients (Journalists’ Families)
The following students received scholarships:
1. A. Vikas Goud (Son of A. Krishna, The Hans India) – 97.02% in Intermediate 1st Year
2. A. Shravanti (Daughter of A. Srinivas, News360 Telugu) – Studying MBBS with First Class
3. N. Sameeksha (Daughter of N. Mallesh Babu, Mana Telangana) – 97.10% in Intermediate
4. S. Anushrija (Daughter of S. Srinivas, The Hans India) – B.Com Final Year
5. S. Ashwanth Kumar (Son of S. Srinivas, ETV Telangana) – 97% in Intermediate 1st Year
6. T. Tarala Sri (Daughter of T. Jan Reddy, Sakshi Telugu Daily) – 97% in Intermediate 1st Year
7. S. Siri (Daughter of S. Madhusudhan, Namaste Telangana) – 97.1% in Intermediate
8. E. Vineeth (Son of E. Suresh Babu, ETV Telangana) – 98% in Intermediate
9. Sahasra (Daughter of Nagaraj, Sakshi Telugu Daily) – Completed Intermediate
10. H. Sai Kiran (Son of H. Gopi, Vijaya Kranti Telugu Daily) – Completed SSC
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Awards Across Media
More than 60 awards were presented across print and electronic media categories. The awardees expressed their happiness and gratitude, stating that Hybiz.Tv has recognized their contributions to journalism. They added that such recognition motivates them greatly and requested Hybiz.Tv to continue organizing similar events in the future.
