News Broadcasting
DD Bangalore Kendra to spruce up primetime
BANGALORE: Having noticed a slump in its post 7 pm primetime ratings, DD Bangalore Kendra is now gearing up to strengthen the band with more variety shows and popular programmes.
The kendra has already got permission from Prasar Bharati to telecast approximately 270 episodes for the period between 5 September 2004 and 3 March 2005.
Serials, tele-films, tribal dances and history, and documentaries based on reputed Kannada works will be presented in the primetime band.
DD Kendra Bangalore director R Venkateswarlu told Indiantelevision.com, “On analysing we found that our primetime ratings were weak after 7 pm. So now the Prasar Bharati has permitted us to telecast approximately 270 episodes from 5 September to 3 March. This will be mainly serials, tele-films, tribal dances and history, and documentaries based on reputed Kannada works.”
Venkateswarlu said that the kendra would slot these shows on DD1 at 6.30 pm from Sunday to Thursday and on the satellite channel Chandana in the primetime band of 8 pm – 9 pm to compete with private satellite channels.
“On Sunday evening, we plan a programme on exclusive classical short stories named Katha Sagar, while Darpana that showcases serials and documentaries will air on weekdays. We are also reviving production of our daily serial Adachane Gagi Kshamisi, he added.
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.
