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Stein quits ‘Television Asia’, Agarwal new editorial head
MUMBAI: Reed Business Information (RBI) Asia has announced changes in the management and editorial teams of Television & Entertainment Group (TEG) with the departure of publishing director Jonathan Hallett and editorial director Janine Stein.
TEG is now led by Catherine Wong, who is currently the publisher of manufacturing group in RBI Asia. The editorial team is led by editor-in-chief Surajit Frank Agarwal, together with editor – Danny Chan.
These changes take effect immediately. TEG publishes established titles for the television and entertainment industry, which include Television Asia and Asia Image.
Wong has more than 12 years experience in publishing regional B2B journals and broadcasting, which includes launching a satellite channel, managing the global distribution of TV productions and advertising campaigns of post production companies in Asia.
“The team has done a tremendous job over the past 12 years, entrenching the publications as leading industry information providers,” says Reed Business Information Asia Raymond Wong.
“We are sad to see Jonathan and Janine leave but we respect their personal aspirations and wish them all the best in their future undertakings. They have also provided guidance and support to the new team to ease the transition. I am confident that the group will carry on the good work and bring the publications to greater heights in 2006,” adds Wong.
Agarwal has more than 15 years of editorial experience and spent two years as a television producer in India. Chan is the editor of Asia Image. Chan has more than seven years of editorial experience and has qualifications in mass communication and audio engineering.
Television Asia was launched in 1993 and covers industry issues and trends. Asia Image was launched in 1994 and covers the broadcast, production, and post production market in Asia.
Both magazines have spun off other supplementary titles such as Television Asia Mandarin edition, Media Review, Executive Briefing, Executive News, Satellite and Cable Annual Guide, Guide to Media and Asia Image Annual Guide. TEG also produces and hosts the annual Asian Television Awards and Apollo Awards.
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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.
