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EarthTV in deal with Philippines broadcaster
MUMBAI: EarthTV has inked a deal for two of its shows with Philippines free-to-air broadcaster ABS CBN and on the cable news channel, ANC.
The World Live and Motion Time Lapse will air daily on ABS CBN Channel 2 and ANC.
Says ABS CBN vice president news and current affairs Jake Maderazo, “We are delighted to partner with EarthTV. EarthTV’s programming is an enhancement to ABS CBN’s channels and furthers ABS CBN’s reputation, standing and ratings in the news and current affairs fields, while providing a greater level of service to our audience in the Philippines.”
Adds EarthTV president Thomas Hohenacker, “EarthTV is undergoing exceptional growth at this time, and we are delighted to have increased our range of partnerships in Asia. We look to building a long-lasting and mutually beneficial partnership with ABS CBN.”
EarthTV was launched three years ago. The network has broadcast partnerships with over 30 channels worldwide. The addition of two new channel partners in the Philippines, underscores EarthTV’s growth curve.
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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.
