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‘Nach Baliye’ drives Star One to GEC top league
MUMBAI: Star One is closing the calendar year on a solid note. The channel, quoting the TAM Media Research data, has claimed that the Nach Baliye final ratings helped it to grab the second position among Hindi General Entertainment Channels.
For the week 51-2005 (11 December to 17 December 2005), Star One recorded a channel share of 37 per cent against Sony’s 28 per cent and Zee’s 35 per cent in the CS, 4yrs+, HSM; All Day Relative share category.
“This is a great to way to kick off 2006,” says a beaming Star India EVP marketing Ajay Vidyasagar. “Nach Baliye was one of the most successful shows that Star One delivered this year. It is great to note that, the show delivered as per expectations. With the kind of variety popular programmes Star One has, we are sure that the position will be kept intact,” he adds.
As per the data provided by the channel, Nach Baliye delivered 4.69 TVR, 6.13 TVR and 7.17 TVR respectively in the final three weeks. The Nach Baliye marathon special played on 11 December scored an overall rating of 1.63.
The Tam data also supports Star One constant efforts to dismiss the ‘metro channel’ label. The Nach Baliye final episode recorded the following ratings in the HSM markets: Mumbai 13.3, Delhi 7.6 , Gujarat 1 million+ 9.5, Maharashtra 1 million + 5.5, Madhya Pradesh 1 million + 5.9, Rajasthan 0.1 million + 12. According to the channel, the final episode recorded a rating of 8.7 in the HSM 1 million + market.
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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.
