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Disney TV movie becomes fastest selling DVD title
MUMBAI: Disney US has announced that the television film High School Musical sold over 400,000 units on DVD on the first day of release.
High School Musical has thus become the fastest selling television programme on DVD for the home entertainment industry this year and the industry’s fastest selling television movie of all time on DVD. In the film Troy and Gabriella – two teens who are worlds apart – meet at a karaoke contest and discover their mutual love for music.
Gabriella Montez is a shy, studious new student at East High School; but all that changes when she is forced to sing at a karaoke contest with Troy Bolton, the captain of the school’s basketball team. After spending time with each other, both realise that they share a passionate love for music and singing. But will they retain this love when their school is telling them they cannot be together?
Disney adds that the success of the film on DVD continues the phenomenon of the franchise. The film also has a triple-platinum selling soundtrack. The DVD contains bonus features including a ‘Learn the Moves’ feature led by Emmy Award-winning director Kenny Ortega , a never-before-seen music video I Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You.
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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.
