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Gulf Oil presents ‘LEADER TALK’ with Gary Kirsten and Pawan Goenka
New Delhi: At a time when India is looking for young and dynamic leadership in all spheres, CNN-IBN, in association with Gulf Oil, brings you LEADER TALK, a unique new talk show that will explore the ever-evolving aspects of leadership, be it in a corporate boardroom or in a sports arena.
This week, IBN Network Editor-in-Chief Rajdeep Sardesai talks to Gary Kirsten, the former South African cricketer who coached India to an emphatic World Cup victory in 2011, and Pawan Goenka, President, Automotive and Farm Equipment at the Mahindra Group. On the show, Kirsten and Goenka talk about the importance of being an ambitious and trustworthy leader. Kirsten reveals that the key to success is making a bunch of individuals work as a unit for a bigger cause. Goenka points out that a true leader shows courage in times of adversity and doesn't believe in instant success.
The show will be aired on Sat, Aug 17 at 12:30 PM, followed by a repeat telecast on the same day at 10:30 PM and on Sun, Aug 18 at 10:00 AM and 7:30 PM only on CNN-IBN.
More details on this series can be viewed on www.ibnlive.com/leadertalk .
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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.
