CNN-IBN to confer 'Indian of the Year' Award tomorrow

New Delhi, Feb 5 (UNI) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Tata group patriarch Ratan Tata and Pepsico CEO Indra Nooyi are among six prominent Indian contenders for English news channel CNN-IBN's 'Indian of the Year Award' to be given at a function here tomorrow.

Dr Manmohan Singh has been adjudged CNN-IBN Indian of the Year in the category of politics, Mr Tata for business and Ms Indra Nooyi for being the most prominent NRI.

The three others are Jeev Milkha Singh (CNN-IBN Indian of the Year - Sports), Rajkumar Hirani (Entertainment) and Ramon Magsaysay awardee Arvind Kejriwal (Public Service).

Only Jeev Milkha Singh, Rajkumar Hirani and Arvind Kejriwal will receive their award in person.

Out of these six personalities, ''The CNN-IBN Indian of the Year 2006'' will be declared and conferred.

The conferment of the awards will mark the grand finale of CNN-IBN's celebrations of 60 years of India's independence, according to a statement by the news channel here today.

The award honours the finest Indians by recognising their contribution to the country in 2006, helping build 'Brand India' in the process.

The winners were selected for the award after a rigorous and transparent 4-tier selection process, including the TV18 editorial, the Jury, the Electoral College and the citizens of the country.

UNI