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BBC to air The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race 2010
MUMBAI: The Oxford and Cambridge 2010 Boat Race, on London’s River Thames, will broadcast for the first time on BBC World News. The one-hour special will air at 8.35 pm on 3 April.
BBC World News director of news content Richard Porter says, “The live race is always filled with tension and excitement and this year it will be especially interesting to see if Cambridge can topple Oxford’s success in the last two years.”
This year’s crew line-ups include rowers from Canada, America, Britain, Ireland, The Netherlands and Germany. In addition to the live event being available on BBC World News, international audiences can also view the Xchanging Boat Race on bbc.com/sport and via BBC World News iphone application.
The BBC TV team is led by Clare Balding who will be presenting from out and about on the towpath, amongst the crowds and around the boathouses to really reflect the feel of the occasion. Clare will also be announcing the crews in a new style this year, with a dramatic unveiling of each rower, presented in the order they sit in the boats, so audiences can get a comparative view of how the rivals match up.
One of BBC Sport’s voices from golf and rugby union, Andrew Cotter, will lead the commentary team alongside former Oxford rower and coach Dan Topolski and former Cambridge President Wayne Pommen. Wayne will be based out on the water in a launch travelling alongside the crews to offer a unique perspective on the race.
Four-time Olympic gold medallist and ten-time World Rowing Champion, Sir Matthew Pinsent, will be reporting on race conditions, tides and technical elements of how the race will be won or lost. Expert analysis comes from Olympic silver medallist and double Boat Race winning Cox, Acer Nethercott. BBC London news presenter Riz Lateef will be at Mortlake with the crowds around the finishing area, getting all the atmosphere and stories from the riverside. The race will also be broadcast in the UK on BBC One and on BBC America, with a total distribution to over 200 countries and territories worldwide.
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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.
