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Sahara One reschedules primetime shows to five days a week
MUMBAI: After Star Plus, Sony and Zee, it is now Sahara One Television’s turn to reschedule its primetime shows from originally airing them four days a week to five days a week.
With effect from 5 December, the channel’s primetime shows Hare Kkaanch Ki Choodiyan (8.30 pm) Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki (9 pm) and Kituu Sabb Jaanti Hai (9.30 pm) will now be telecast from Monday – Friday instead of the original Monday – Thursday.
The Friday primetime slot on Sahara One, which was until now occupied with movies will now shift to the weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
Speaking to Indiantelevision.com on the reason behind the change, Sahara One Television COO Purnendu Bose said, “Our weekday primetime shows are doing well and these demand appointment viewing. It is a myth that weekdays are from Monday to Thursday and the weekend is from Friday to Sunday. We have extended our shows to Friday so as to have consistent programming for the week. With this shift we are also looking at consolidating the 8.30 pm – 10 pm band.”
However, Sahara One’s latest offering Saath Rahega Always, which airs at 7.30 pm will continue to air from Monday to Thursdays for the time being.
When queried as to why the new show was being left out of this shuffle, Bose said, “The show has just started and as of now we don’t have a sufficient bank. As as when that technicality is taken care of, Saath Rahega Always will also be included in the Friday lineup.”
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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.
