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BBC makes TV site more televisual
MUMBAI: Uk pubcaster the BBC has relaunched its television site www.bbc.co.uk/tv site, as it moves towards showcasing its TV programmes on the web.
The new site will offer users the opportunity to watch web previews of upcoming programmes, such as BBC Four’s The Thick of It and BBC Three’s Nighty Night, as well as interactive programmes which were previously only available under the red button.
In addition, users will be able to watch catch-up clips of Top of The Pops and EastEnders, previews of seasons like The Lost Decade and clips from classic shows like Doctor Who. BBC head of interactive programming Emma Somerville said, “I am absolutely delighted with the result – the new website is design to give users the best TV-related experience to be found on bbc.co.uk. This brings us closer to the day when we can offer our viewers the choice of which platform they would like to watch their favourite programme on.”
Through the simple and easy site, users can access all BBC programmes and web pages, as well as full listings and information about digital TV, the licence fee, audience tickets and BBC tours. BBC TV clips and programmes are currently available to watch only for UK users.
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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.
