Veteran British journalist Sir
Mark Tully was conferred with Lifetime
Achievement Award 2019 at UK-India Awards in London. The
award celebrate special talents and organisations who use their worldwide
influence to strengthen UK-India ties.
Sir William Mark Tully:
Sir William Mark Tully, KBE is the former Bureau Chief of the
BBC, New Delhi. He worked with the BBC for a period of 30 years before
resigning in July 1994. He held the position of Chief of Bureau, BBC, Delhi,
for 20 years. He has received awards and written books. He is a member of the
Oriental Club. He has been previously knighted
by Queen Elizabeth II in the UK and conferred with the Padma
Bhushan in India.
UK-Indian Awards:
The UK-India Awards 2019 now in its
third year. The Awards brings together over 300 senior leaders from the world
of business, politics, diplomacy, media, arts & culture to recognise
individuals and organisations. All nominees and winners are inspirational
figures at cutting edge of business, technology, innovation, international relations
and culture.
Other Awardees:
Market
Entrant of the Year category– Oyo, Indian
hospitality
Social
Impact category– British Telecom
(BT)
Global
Indian Icon of the Year– Kunnal Nayyar,
best known for his role as Rajesh Koothrappali on US sitcom
The Big
Bang Theory Special Significant Contribution to UK-India Relations Award– To Indian-origin peer and Cobra Beer founder
Lord Karan
Bilimoria Start-up of the Year Award– Maanch, a new
platform that matches up funders and receivers to accelerate global sustainable
development
