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Janmat’s ‘Commercial Break’ to feature Balki on 21 January
MUMBAI: Today, advertisement shows find a suitable television spot. The views channel Janmat, has also introduced a show about the world of advertising through Commercial Break. In the forthcoming show on 21 January the show will feature the National Creative of Lowe, R. Balakrishnan who will speak on various advertising myths.
The show anchored by Priti Gupta, had been introduced six weeks back.The show will be aired at 7.30 p.m. Among other things, Balakrishnan’s explains the behind-the-scenes action while changing the Liril anthem. “And as for Amitabh Bachchan, there is no contest, he is bigger than any product in the market,” says Balki, as he is popularly addressed, informs an official release.
The repeat is telecast on Sunday the following day at 11 am. In the past, the half hourly format of Commercial Break covered leading ad agencies every week. The show also features the agency’s memorable works, awards won and ad creatives that go behind creating advertising campaigns and commercials.
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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.
