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ZMCL to demerge print biz into DMCL, list; approves new home shopping channel
MUMBAI: The board of directors of ZMCL has inter alia approved a draft of Scheme of Arrangement and Amalgamation for demerger of print media undertaking of the company into Diligent Media Corporation Limited (DMCL), merger of Mediavest India Private Limited and Pri Media Services Private Limited into DMCL and merger of Maurya TV Private Limited with the Company. As a part of the Scheme, the equity shares of DMCL shall be listed on stock exchanges.
Newspaper Launch: The Network launched the Delhi edition of DNA on 11 October 2016.
DNA launched with a promise. “We won’t compromise on the quality and integrity of journalism. You won’t find a story where we have sold our soul to make money and sold it to you as news,” wrote the editor-in-chief of the newspaper on the front page of the first issue of the 32-page paper priced at Rs 10. He further promised that the spanking new newspaper will change the rules of the game. DNA’s Delhi debut has, interestingly, took the media fraternity, including top media buyers at advertising agencies, by surprise.
Delhi is a bigger print media market than Mumbai. Of Rs 5,100 crore invested into advertising in newspapers in Delhi and Mumbai, 60% goes into print brands in the capital. The English print market in Delhi is estimated to be at Rs 1,700 crore.
Acquisition: Subsequent to September 30, 2016, the company has acquired 49 per cent stake in Today Merchandise Private Limited and Today Retail Network Private Limited and the Board of Directors today approved in-principle launch of a Home Shopping channel by the company.
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
