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News18 presents “Ayodhya Parv Ram Yug”, a mega conclave
Mumbai: News18 is set to host Ayodhya Parv – Ram Yug on 20 January in Lucknow. This grand event will see a gathering of several distinguished guests who will speak on Lord Shri Ram’s defining presence in the religious, spiritual and socio-cultural fabric of the country. The conclave will feature insightful discussions on how the Ram Mandir is impacting and influencing every facet of live in the country ranging from art & culture to polity.
The line-up of speakers for the Ayodhya Parv – Ram Yug Conclave is very diverse ranging from the deputy chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh Shri Keshav Prasad Maurya & Shri Brajesh Pathak to the national president of the Samajwadi Party and the former CM of the state Shri Akhilesh Yadav. The event will also be attended by the national spokesperson for BJP Dr. Sudhanshu Trivedi and Member of Parliament Shri. Manoj Tiwari. In addition to top political leaders speaking at the event, eminent public figures from various domains such as religious and spiritual leaders Swami Chidanand Saraswati and Mahant Balaknath, Arun Govil, famous for his role as Shree Ram in the serial Ramayana, renowned lyricist Manoj Muntashir and the highly celebrated poet Shailesh Lodha will partake in insightful discussions and cultural performances.
This conclave is a part of the massive programming that the Network has lined to cover this historic and momentous occasion including a 108-hour-long non-stop marathon on several of its channels right up till the consecration ceremony and after. The Network is known for its engaging formats and compelling content, the coverage of the Ram Mandir inauguration will be no different with an unmatched breadth and width of news updates and programming that it will offer.
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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.
