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Reliance Infocomm launches full suite of ISP services
MUMBAI: Reliance Infocomm has announced a full suite of ISP services for its subscribers under the R-Connect service platform.
The company claims that apart from high Internet access speeds, R-Connect users can now enjoy email service with a 10-MB mailbox, the lowest Internet access charges and hassle-free connection as wireless lines provide instant and constant connectivity.
With a monthly charge of Rs 650, the new ‘Freedom Plan’ offers the subscribers an unlimited Internet surfing option with maximum data downloads of up to 1GB per month, informs a company release. For unlimited data downloads the subscriber can opt for the ‘Platinum Plan’ at a monthly rental of Rs. 1500.
As part of the default plan subscribers can access the net at Rs.0.50/min between 6:00 am to 10:00 pm and Rs. 0.25/min between 10 pm to 6 am.
“Our expanding R-Connect user base has already established us as one of the largest ISPs in the country. Our current user research shows that the availability of Reliance’s Pan India network and the ability to access Internet while on the move, is an attractive proposition for users. With the launch of these attractive data tariffs, the user can now economically work from anywhere and access internet using our high speed wireless data connectivity,” Reliance Infocomm wireless business head Kamal Nanavaty.
| Freedom Plan | Platinum Plan | |
| Monthly Charges | 650 | Rs 1500 |
| Surfing | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Data Download | 1 GB | Unlimited |
| Excess Data Usage | Rs.5 / MB | |
| Default Voice (inclu SMS usage) | 100 frees domestic SMS One e-mail ID of 10 MB on SMTP Server with MB Web Page space Call / SMS charges as per plan chosen by customer
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100 free domestic SMS One email id on SMTP server with 2 MB web page space Call/SMS charges per plan chosen by customer |
The user can configure his or her e-mail ID in the Name@ricmail.com format. The right to create the user ID will be available through the phone number configured for the service and the password sent in a PIN number format to the user through an SMS. The user can send and receive messages of a maximum 2 MB size (with attachment). A 2 MB webspace will also be allotted to the user with a domain name such as www.ricmail.com/userid and explicitly support the hosting of WebPages in HTML and Java formats, adds the release.
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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.
