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Star News to air one hour documentary on Laloo Prasad Yadav
MUMBAI: With the State assembly elections just around the corner in Bihar, Star News has prepared an hour long first-of-its-kind documentary titled Dharti Ka Laloo that captures the essence of popular politician Laloo Prasad Yadav.
The documentary, which will present a comprehensive chronicle of the life and times of this showman of Indian politics, will be aired on 30 January at 9 pm. The repeat telecast will be on 31 January at 11.30 am.
Bihar, which is considered to be India’s most ‘lawless State’ has been governed by Yadav’s Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) for the past 15 years and Yadav is known for his laugh-a-minute style and never fails to derive mileage from talking about his humble beginnings. However, he has also been accused of corruption by his opponents, which led to his resignation as chief minister of the state. In the murky waters of Bihar politics, he managed to install his wife Rabri Devi as chief minister, and is alleged to be remote-controlling the State.
Dharti ka Laloo gets up close and personal with Yadav himself, besides recording views and opinions from his aides, opponents, friends, family members and last but not the least the people of Bihar. Dharti ka Laloo will present the man everyone would love to know better and attempt to unravel the man behind the public ‘funny’ face.
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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.
