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NBC Universal signs deal for telenovela development
MUMBAI: In a significant move, US media conglomerate NBC Universal Television Group has signed a two-year, first-look development deal with Galn Entertainment.
This is for the production of telenovelas and other Spanish-language formats in English across its many networks
In contrast to other similar network arrangements, NBC Universal, Galn Entertainment and Spanish network Telemundo will leverage its existing assets and expertise of the novela production system — the second-largest Spanish-language content producer in the world — for the Spanish market.
Telemundo will license all its formats, in addition to other acquired formats, to Galn Entertainment to re-develop into English.
NBC Universal Television Group CEO Jeff Zucker says, “This represents a fantastic opportunity to achieve many of our goals at NBCU. With this, we can better integrate our English and Spanish-speaking audiences in a way that no other broadcaster can do. It shows the tremendous promise we first saw when we brought Telemundo into the NBC family.”
Telemundo president Don Browne says, “The deal further highlights the value of GE’s and NBCU’s investment in Spanish-language television. Galn provides the perfect bridge to transport the great development, production and writing talents of the Telemundo team into English language.”
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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.
