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HSBC chairman Eldon discusses the Asian economy on CNN
This week on CNN's chat show Talk Asia the chairman of the Hong Kong Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) David Eldon gives viewers insights into the Asia Pacific region's economic future. He also shares his plans for life after retirement in May.
The show airs on 12 March at 9:30 am, 7 pm, 10:30 pm and on 13 March at 5 pm, 8:30 pm and on 14 March at 9 am.
Eldon, who has spent 37 years with HSBC, discusses with host Lorraine Hahn the importance of Asia's role in the global economy. "I think that it is very important, and I believe it's going to get even more important. If you take our own definition of Asia, which runs effectively from Pakistan to New Zealand and Japan to Indonesia…you have two of the largest countries in the world – India and China. Both of which, by themselves are going to have a major global impact."
The chairman also talks about HSBC's stake in the Bank of Communications in China and the World Trade Organisation deal in which China has promised to fully open up its banking sector by 2006.
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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.
