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Puerto Rico’s Zuleyka Rivera triumphs on Miss Universe
MUMBAI: Zuleyka Rivera, Miss Puerto Rico has triumphed in the Miss Universe 2006 competition. In India the show aired on Star World early this morning at 6:30 am.
The 18-year-old delegate from Puerto Rico was crowned at the conclusion of the 55th edition of the show. Access Hollywood’s Nancy O’Dell and actor/singer Carlos Ponce (7th Heaven), hosted the show from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.
Miss Universe 2006 was chosen by an international judging panel which included the television drama Las Vegas star James Lesure; NBC’s latest winner from the business based reality show The Apprentice Sean Yazbeck and television writer/creator Marc Cherry Desperate Housewives.
Singer Chelo performed his new song Cha Cha during the show and 28-year-old opera-sensation Vittorio Grigolo performed selections from his debut album In The Hands Of Love. Throughout the two-hour event, the delegates competed in three categories; swimsuit, evening gown and interview.
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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.
