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Star News’ launches ‘Khaas baat, Khas contest’ for Diwali
MUMBAI: May be the message that they want to send across it that watching news is rewarding and how. Star News has announced Khaas Baat, Khaas Contes. The grand price for the winner of this contest would be a trip to the exotic travel destinations in Europe including Switzerland.
The interested participants have to simply watch Khaas Baat, on Star News prime time special, at 9:30 pm from Monday, 15 November to Friday 19 November and answer the five questions that will be asked over the five episodes. The final question will be asked on the Friday episode of Khaas Baat, which will also feature a special show on Switzerland, says a company release.
The Khaas Baat, Khaas Contest, claims the release, is simple and affords the viewer an ample chance to apply his mind at winning.
One lucky winner will win a six nights and seven day trip for two to Switzerland. The prize includes a first-class Swiss Rail pass for eight days and two mountain excursions in Switzerland, courtesy Switzerland Tourism and Swiss International Air Lines.
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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.
