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Aaj Tak announces ‘Sabse Tez’ personalities of the year
MUMBAI: Aaj Tak has announced the results of its special ‘Sabse Tez Personality of the year’ series on a special program broadcast on the channel on New Year’s eve. The ‘Sabse Tez’ personalities were chosen in the fields of politics, sports, business and films. The selection was done by the Aaj Tak editorial board.
After much deliberation, considering the many possible contenders for each category, Shahrukh Khan, Sonia Gandhi, LN Mittal and Ragvendra Singh Rathore were finally adjudged as the ‘Sabse Tez’ personalities of the year with regards to their unparalleled contribution in their fields of work and their continued pursuit of excellence.
The idea was to acknowledge personalities who best embody the values of what ‘Sabse Tez’ stands for i.e.: leadership, integrity and unrivalled commitment to purpose.
Politics: Sonia Gandhi
Other Nominees: LK Advani, Manmohan Singh
Films: Shahrukh Khan
Other Nominees: Mallika Sherawat, Sandeep Samant
Business: LN Mittal
Other Nominees: Kiran Shaw Majumdar, Ratan Tata
Sports: Ragvendra Singh Rathore
Other Nominees: Anil Kumble, Sachin Tendulkar
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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.
