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News18 Bihar-Jharkhand brings an extensive coverage of Chhath 2023
Mumbai: News18 Bihar-Jharkhand is all set to present its viewers with the biggest coverage of Chhath Puja. The most revered festival of the region, Chhath, is more than just a tradition– it’s a cultural phenomenon.
Through various shows and segments, the special programming is tailor-made to immerse the viewers in devotion. The programming will include live coverage of the celebrations from Patna, Ranchi, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Varanasi, Allahabad, Lucknow, Gurgaon, Noida, Jaipur, Bhopal, Raipur, Bhuvneshwar, Guwahati and Hyderabad. There will be Live telecast on all 4 days of the festival – Nahay Khaay, Kharna, Evening Arghya to Surya, Morning Arghya to Surya. The programming will bring to the viewers all aspects of Chhath festival – facts about the festival, preparations, and rituals in an interesting format. Additionally, the programming will also showcase popular Chhath songs by renowned singers.
Stay tuned to News18 Bihar/Jharkhand for the biggest coverage on Chhath 2023 from 17 November to 20 November.
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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.
