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Cinemascapes 2013: A pioneering event to promote Cinema Tourism
The Film & Television Producers Guild of India Ltd. (“Guild”) upholds the growing recognition to the concept of ‘cinematic tourism’ based on the principle – “Films act as catalysts to encourage the audience for visiting locations showcased on screen thereby promoting travel & tourism”. Hence, the Guild has been providing its firm support as an Anchor Partner to a much needed initiative on cinematic tourism aptly called “Cinemascapes” organized by Cross Section Media Pvt. Ltd., specialists in travel, tourism and hospitality communications industry.
The 7th edition of Cinemascapes is scheduled to be held in Hotel Novotel, Juhu Beach, Mumbai on 19th & 20th October 2013.
Whilst expressing his views on this event Mukesh Bhatt, President of the Film and Television Producers Guild of India said “Cinemascapes has emerged as a viable platform for stakeholders from tourism and film/television industries to brainstorm on important matters of mutual interest and utilise the take backs of the event to broaden their long term perspective”. Film Guild’s senior member and the renowned Director & Producer Ramesh Sippy stated that “Tourism Boards want people to fall in love with those very landscapes and visit their country. It makes sense to work together.” Cross Section Media head honcho & Cinemascapes founder Navin Berry said “This is our seventh edition and we have some excellent partnerships behind us, to ensure the best ever show this year”. He further added that apart from the excellent support from the Film Guild, we also have Confederation of India Industry (CII) to support this event along with Ernst & Young (E&Y) as a knowledge partner.
This 2 day conclave entails participation from Indian & Overseas tourism boards, location/facilities providers to showcase the beauty of their locales along with the infrastructural facilities and tax incentives available. It also offers interactive sessions/panel discussions followed by an Awards ceremony felicitating films, TV serials, Ad Films which depicted the wonderful attributes of locales in India and across the globe.
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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.
