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CTV to sell APTN Library materials to Canadian producers
MUMBAI: London-based Associate Press Television News (APTN) Library has agreed a mutual representation deal with CTV Archive Sales in Toronto, Canada.
The deal signifies that for the first time Canadian producers will be able to access APTN Library’s collection of international news, entertainment and sport through a Canadian source, informs an official communiqué.
APTN will also represent CTV material outside North America.
CTV Archive Sales director Carol Ashurst as quoted in the statement said, “This partnership is a fantastic opportunity to provide Canadian clients with an immense, cumulative library all in one place, while at the same time broadening international exposure and access to the CTV collection.”
CTV will sell APTN material to producers based in Canada, but with the ability to grant a worldwide licence. The release adds that as an APTN client, CTV has a ready-made collection of APTN material on-hand and will be adding more from the daily satellite feeds from APTN, the world’s leading video news agency.
The APTN Library also has a collection of CTV material and both sides will be adding more selected content.
CTV’s collection dates from 1962 and the network has a distinguished record of Canadian and international coverage, opening the first foreign news bureau in China in 1979.
It includes an extensive range of interviews from magazine and entertainment shows, plus sports including figure skating.
APTN head of content Christopher O’Hearn said, “CTV has an impressive collection of news, entertainment and sports footage from Canada and around the world. We look forward to offering their material to a wider international audience and giving Canadian producers better access to our collection.”
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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.
