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Liberty Media eyes News Corp’s National Geographic
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MUMBAI: Liberty Media Corp. may seek to buy the National Geographic Channel and may close in on a deal to sell a voting stake back to News Corp., according to Liberty chairman John Malone. The possible transaction would see Liberty hand back some or all of its 18 per cent stake in News Corp. |
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Malone said the two companies “have the basis of a discussion” and “a couple of theories that we are moving forward on” that could allow for a win-win resolution of the matter during the coming months according to agency reports.  He added that the relationship between the two firms is “in good condition,” but said that tax matters and necessary approvals by third parties having interests in assets could change hands among the complications of the scenarios being discussed. News Corp. owns about 67% of the National Geographic Channel’s U.S. operations and 50% of the international subsidiary, according to its 2004 annual report. |
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A deal to buy the channel would require the approval of the National Geographic Society, a nonprofit group. The society’s for-profit arm National Geographic Ventures holds a minority stake in the cable network. |
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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.
