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ET Now brings the 2nd India Economic Conclave
MUMBAI: ET Now is back with the second edition of India Economic Conclave aptly themed, “India: The Giant Awakens”. The conclave will be held on 6 December 2014 at the Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi, 11 am onwards. The event will bring together the leaders of Indian industry, policy makers, institutional investors and civil society leaders. The deliberations will pave the way for a constructive discussion on how the government and industry can seize India’s unique moment in history.
Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will inaugurate the event and deliver the keynote address. Key ministers including Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu, Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Power Minister Piyush Goyal will be addressing the day-long conclave.
Times Television Network managing director and CEO MK Anand said, “The domestic and global sentiment over India’s economy has undergone a sea change, which gives us confidence for new beginnings. As a catalyst of positive change, ET NOW feels that this is the opportune time to bring together various stake holders to deliberate and agree on ways so that the potential of the nation can be realized.”
ET Now managing editor R.Sridharan added, “Buoyed by the success of the first edition of India Economic Conclave, we are delighted to bring it back bigger and with a far more optimistic outlook. The conclave theme aptly captures the prevailing mood in the economy and we believe this unique thought leadership platform will provide breakthrough ideas and solutions for both the government and industry.”
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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.
