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Times Now launches automobile show ‘Times Drive’
MUMBAI: English news channel Times Now has launched a weekend automobile show, Times Drive, to cater to the needs of the Indian auto consumer. The show will telecast every Saturday at 11.30 am and 7.30 pm; on Sundays, it will air at 1.30 pm and 6.30 pm.
The show will reflect the widespread momentum in the Indian automobile landscape and will center themes on relevant user reviews, the experiences of driving, travel and lifestyle associated with car ownership.
Times Now SVP (marketing and sales) Sandeep Sharma said, “This new show is all set to change the way people look at auto programs. With a focus on the quality of the show, we have included variants which will give our viewers that much needed dose on automobile information.”
Times Drive will profile individuals whose passion and zeal for cars surpass mechanical and technical knowledge. These individuals will include car lovers including celebrities, sports people, racers and auto-enthusiasts.
“The new platform claims to be a 360 degree auto show where they will showcase different segments which include geek review, city drives, best of the web, pop cars and celebrity interview,” the channel said in a release.
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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.
