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Deccan Chronicle acquires Odyssey for Rs 612 million
MUMBAI: Deccan Chronicle Holdings (DCHL) has acquired the Odyssey retail chain company in an all cash deal of Rs 612 million.
DCHL informed the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) that in pursuant with the agreement executed with Odyssey India Ltd, the company incorporated under the Companies Act 1956 with all its branches where ever situated to acquire and take over and merge the business with all its rights, assets and liabilities recorded in its book as on 5 September, 2005 with effect immediately.
The company has acquired 100 per cent, 1,15,14,140 equity shares of Re 1 each of Odyssey India LTD for a total cash consideration of Rs 612 million from the promoters of Odyssey India LTD and such other persons acting in consent besides financial investors.
Odyssey is a leisure retail chain sells books, music, toys, greeting cards and FMCG products of leading domestic and international brands. Odyssey has 50,000 sqft of retail space in 12 locations in six cities – Hyderabad, Trichy, Chennai, Coimbatore, Varansai and Salem.
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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.
