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CNN’s Richard Quest cooks up a storm with celebrity chefs
Celebrity chefs Sanjeev Kapoor, Jamie Oliver and Wolfgang Puck are all on the menu when CNN’s Richard Quest serves up the latest edition of his acclaimed new series, set to air September 10 and 11.
Richard swaps the heat of the studio lights for that of the kitchen as QUEST looks at the world of celebrity chefs. After picking up tips from the greats, his final challenge is a hugely daunting one: to prepare the meal of his life for three top restaurant critics.
Travel with Richard across three continents, as he aims to transform his cooking skills by sharing the stove with some of the world’s most renowned chefs – TV stars whose flamboyant genius has made them international celebrities.
Kapoor enthuses about the glory of Indian food, Puck dissects his culinary empire, while Oliver seems immune to such stellar reward. All the chefs talk candidly about their philosophy and what it takes to be a celebrity chef.
In between the interviews, Richard endures a lightning apprenticeship as the personal assistant to Eric Chavot, head chef at the prestigious Capital Hotel in London’s Knightsbridge. On a sell-out Friday night, the pressure cooker atmosphere will be at its most intense, a perfect place to find out what it takes to survive in a two Michelin star kitchen.
When the talking stops, Richard’s journey ends as he prepares the meal of his life for three of London’s most reputable food critics, who swap top restaurants for a night at ‘Chez Quest’.
Raman Swain
Executive – Public Relations
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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.
