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Times picks up Reuters hand Giri Venkateshan for new business and news channel
MUMBAI: The Times of India Group is going the whole hog as far as making new appointments for their new business and news channel is concerned. After hiring some CNBC TV 18, Star News, Headlines Today, Sahara hands, the group has now taken on board Reuters’ Giri Venkateshan as news editor – markets.
Venkateshan, who has experience of 17 years in the field, started his career as a banker and has worked with the Hindu Business Line in the area of equity research. Post that, he joined Reuters and has worked with their Mumbai, Delhi and London bureaus. In his nine year stint at Reuters, Venkateshan was the chief correspondent – treasury in charge of all financial reporting in India. Whereas in London, he handled US treasuries and Euro Zone – government bonds.
Speaking on the new appointment, vice president news and editor television division Arnab Goswami says, “A person like Giri brings to our table a greater awareness, breadth of knowledge and experience, which we think will be critical in differentiating us completely from any of the existing news channels or the ones that are slated to launch.”
Industry sources reveal that the business and news channel from the Times’ kitty is expected to draw from the editorial reserve of the Economic Times and the Economic Times intelligence group, while at the same time build the in-house editorial team.
The name of the new channel has not yet been finalised.
News Broadcasting
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.
