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Chris Charlton is BBC Worldwide head intl communications
MUMBAI: UK pubcaster The BBC’s commercial arm BBC Worldwide has appointed former BBC New Media and Technology communications manager, Chris Charlton, as the new head of international communications. He takes up this post next month.
Reporting to BBC Worldwide director of communications Alison Jeremy, Charlton will manage a team of seven, and be responsible for communications for BBC Worldwide’s International TV channels and global TV sales divisions. He will also provide international support to communications teams around the rest of the business.
He joins BBC Worldwide from BBC Marketing Communications and Audiences, where he was responsible for the communications around the BBC’s New Media and Technology portfolio and pan-platform initiatives across BBC Television, as well as the profile of senior BBC executives in these areas.
In addition to working with BBC New Media director, Ashley Highfield, Charlton was responsible for the communications of the launch of the BBC’s first foray into interactive television, and played a role during the UK Government’s two-year review of the BBC’s online services.
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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.
