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KBC offers a window to the world of Korean content
MUMBAI: If TV Korea has its way, the words KBC will have a whole new meaning in India! The TV Korea Showcase, 2006, hosted by the Korean Broadcasting Commission (KBC) in Mumbai on 7 February displayed the best of Korean television content to the media present.
The event was flagged off by an introduction to Korean Broadcasters followed by a screening of Korean content. It’s interesting to note that most of the shows that were showcased had themes that have already been explored by Indian broadcasters.
Romance and action seemed to be a dominant theme in most of the drama series on display. Drama series like Winter Sonata (KBS Media) and Love of My Life (MBC) and documentaries like World of Butterflies (MBC) and Attack of Environment (SBS) are shows that seemed not only interesting as far as content is concerned, but they made television viewing pleasurable due to the way they have been shot.
Animation formed a large part of the Korean content on display and Indian audiences would readily identify with characters like Komi (Komi’s World of Curiosity by SBS) and Dori (Lexa by MBC). Komi’s World of Curiosity represents the ‘edu-mation’ genre.
Further, KBC also showcased EBS, which is the only broadcasting corporation dedicated to public education in Korea. Its content ranges from animated spots and documentaries based on nature and history to introducing Mathematics to children and telling children about ‘birds and bees’.
This is one bouquet of shows and documentaries that could fit in well with the already varied content on Indian television. Is anyone listening?
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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.
