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7 broadcast networks have 72 hours to revert to weekly TV ratings
MUMBAI: Seven broadcast networks which have told TAM to shift to monthly reporting of TV ratings of their channels have been given 72 hours to revert to weekly reporting, after which all advertising release orders (ROs) for spot bookings will stand cancelled. This is contrary to reports that advertisers have already sent RO cancellations effective last evening.
The CEO of a channel told Indiantelevision.com that his network has received emails pertaining to large advertisers like Levers, Procter & Gamble, Loreal, Dabur, ITC, Britannia, Marico and Godrej. “But I don’t expect any cancellations between today and Monday. The action will begin on Tuesday.”
Agrees Group M south Asia CEO C.V. L Srinivas: “Notices have been sent out across the board from our clients as of yesterday evening. Advertisers are quite clear: they are not going to carry spots on channels for which there is no data.”
Almost 102 channels come under these networks and this figure has gone up to 105 with Discovery Networks also writing to TAM wanting to be reported on a monthly basis.
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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.
