News Broadcasting
Manav plays Santa for Shewta in ‘Saas Bahu aur Saazish’ special
MUMBAI: Television actors Manav Gohil and Shewta Khwatra are all set to tie the knot on Christmas day and Star News’ Saas Bahu Aur Saazish – Kyunki Har Serial Kuch Kehta Hai caught Gohil playing Santa Claus to his gorgeous wife-to-be. The episode will be aired on 25 and 26 December at 2.30 pm.
Saas Bahu aur Saazish has gained immense popularity with viewers, propelling it to the number one position in the 2.30 p.m. time-slot, according to recent Tam ratings. This unique show targeted at housewives captures all the excitement and news of popular serials across channels and the tele-world.
Commenting on the popularity of Saas Bahu aur Saazish, Star News brand director Keertan Adyanthaya said, “The show’s soaring popularity is testimony to our effort at introducing innovation in programming. And this has helped us expand our viewership base by brining in traditionally non-news viewing audiences into our fold.”
The show’s repeat telecast can be caught at 11.30 am from Tuesday to Saturday.
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.
