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earthTV launches in New Zealand
MUMBAI: Programming produced by earthTV, which operates a remote-controlled broadcast camera network, has been launched across New Zealand on its free-to-air public service broadcaster, TVNZ.
earthTV produces daily live programming from destinations around the world and its programme, The World LIVE will air daily during the morning block on TVNZ’s main channel TVOne, titled Good Morning, informs an official release.
TVNZ’s head of news and current affairs Bill Ralston said, “earthTV’s innovative programming will enhance our morning programming, and is exactly the kind of dynamic content New Zealanders expect from their national network. We look forward to developing a significant and lasting partnership with earthTV.”
earthTV’s president Thomas Hohenacker added, “earthTV is undergoing exceptional growth at this time, and our launch in New Zealand highlights our focus on growing earthTV across the Asia Pacific during 2006.”
Launched three years ago, earthTV currently has broadcast partnerships with more than 40 channels worldwide and a worldwide network of more than 60 cameras across five continents, adds the 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.
