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Zee channel wins case over use of logo
MUMBAI: Ruling in favour of Subhash Chandra-promoted ASC Enterprises, the Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation over use of an “altered” logo for its channel “FX”.
Launched on its first direct-to-home (DTH) broadcasting platform Dish TV last year, the DTH bouquet included channels from the Zee stable, Smile TV, Trendz, and FX, among others.
The petition, filed by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation was over the use of mark ‘FX’. It claimed that the mark ‘FX’ is being used by it extensively since 1994 and in fact a channel by the name ‘FX’ has been launched in UK & US in 1994.
Zee, in its response agreed to alter the logo to ‘MX’ with the word ‘Z’ inscribed on the top of the logo so as to clearly identify the same with Zee and to remove any confusion in the matter. Fox, however, rejected the offer of a changed logo and pressed for an interim injunction in the matter.
Justice Mukul Mudgal dismissed Fox’s contention and held that the changed logo which has Zee letters in white alongwith word Z in brown and word M and staggered X “are sufficient to distinguish the defendant’s (Zee) mark from that of the plaintiff.”
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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.
