Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Ex-CJI Chandrachud Praises Reasoned Dialogue at Amazing Indians Awards
Former Chief Justice of India Chandrachud spoke about choosing special Indians for awards.
He said the judges had to listen carefully to one another.
They shared different opinions and talked through their reasons.
He believes this kind of calm discussion is not common enough today.
He also said social media can make people think that whatever they see is automatically true.
The judges looked at each candidate’s life story.
They discussed how people grow through sharing and mentoring.
Chandrachud said the ability to create social good is what makes someone extraordinary.
Former Chief Justice of India Chandrachud discussed selecting honorees for the Times Now Amazing Indians Awards 2026.
He said the judging process demonstrated the value of reasoned dialogue.
Chandrachud contrasted discussion and shared perspectives with reliance on social media impressions.
Judges considered the candidates’ life stories and personal evolution.
He said mentoring and sharing experiences helped shape individuals and make their stories remarkable.
- Who
- Former Chief Justice of India Chandrachud and the judges of the Times Now Amazing Indians Awards 2026.
- What
- They discussed how award recipients were selected and the importance of reasoned dialogue, life stories, sharing, and mentoring.
- When
- At the Times Now Amazing Indians Awards 2026.
- Why
- The discussion addressed whether it was difficult to choose one exceptional Indian in each award category.
- Event
- Times Now Amazing Indians Awards 2026
- Speaker
- Former Chief Justice of India Chandrachud
- Selection process
- Judges discussed candidates, shared perspectives, and reasoned together.
- Key value
- Reasoned dialogue
- Social media observation
- Chandrachud said people increasingly treat what they hear and see as reality.
- Candidate assessment
- Judges considered candidates’ life stories and personal evolution.
- Development highlighted
- Sharing and mentoring were described as important to individual evolution.