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Mexico is Country of Honour at Mipcom 2014
CANNES: After Argentina, it is Mexico’s turn to be crowned ‘Country of Honour’ for Mipcom.
The Mipcom 2014 ‘Country of Honour’ protocol was signed today by Reed Midem entertainment director Jerome Delhaye and ProMexico CEO Francisco N Gonzalez Diaz, making Mexico – the largest producer of Spanish language content – the Country of Honour for Mipcom 2014, scheduled to be held in Cannes from 13-16 October 2014.
Speaking at the occasion, Reed Midem director television division Laurine Garaude said: “ProMexico’s support for the ‘Country of Honour’ initiative reflects Mexico’s commitment to developing its entertainment industry across the global market.”
Gonzalez Diaz said: “We are absolutely thrilled with the announcement of Mexico being the ‘Country of Honour’ for next year. We will be delighted to showcase why Mexico is becoming such a sweet spot in this industry.”
Mipcom 2014 will see a dedicated focus on Mexico’s vibrant television, film and digital media industries. ‘Focus on Mexico’ will feature high-level conferences, screenings, co-production matchmaking and Mexican themed networking events.
To be launched at MipTV 2014, ‘Focus on Mexico’ will extend through Mipcom, aiming to provide global entertainment executives an opportunity to discover the country’s rich content across fiction, documentary, factual, formats, animation, digital media and kids’ content.
Gonzalez Diaz added: “Mexico’s recognised talent as well as very competitive costs, high quality infrastructure, natural wonders, world renowned hospitality, attractive market, proximity to key international spots and generous incentives has turned our country into the industry’s destination of choice.”
The ‘Country of Honour’ programme is organised in partnership with ProMexico, the government agency that supports Mexican exports internationally and is in charge of attracting investments into the country.
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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.
