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BBC’s media recruitment, networking event in Birmingham on 8 November
MUMBAI: UK based Broadcasting Entertainment Cinematograph and Theatre Union (BECTU) will be holding a joint event with the BBC to promote diversity in media and get people to learn more about the broadcast industry. The event titled ‘Hidden Talent’ will take place at The Mailbox in BBC Birmingham on 8 November.
The event has been planned by BBC English Regions and BECTU and it aims to interest black and minority ethnic members in working for the BBC in the English Regions.
“There are many BBC production opportunities which exist outside London. Like BECTU, the BBC is committed to becoming a more diverse organisation and we really want black and minority ethnic professionals to consider a career with us,” says diversity manager Iona Jones.
Hidden Talent is aimed largely at pre-production, production and post-production workers who may be experienced professionals or newly qualified new entrants. The morning session will have a range of speakers giving information about how they found jobs in the BBC English Regions and what it is like to work there.
Delegates can network with the BBC’s technical and administrative staff and will also be given a presentation on ‘Demystifying the BBC Recruitment Process’.
This will be followed by small groups allowing detailed discussion with BBC managers from different areas. Real job vacancies will be advertised at the event. BBC chair Michael Grade will also be present at the event.
The list of speakers include BBC North West graphic designer Afia Rashid, BBC North West operator Narinder Nerotra, BBC Midlands production editor Jas Reehal, BECTU NEC and chair of the BBC Black and Asian Winston Phillips.
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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.
