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Channel [V] jams with Jimmy Amarnath for World Cup song
MUMBAI: Channel [V] had, thus far, distanced itself from the ongoing World Cup frenzy. But seems like the channel has finally decided to cash on the cricket fever.
Amidst the slew of World Cup music videos currently on air will be Channel [V]’s musical feat with Mohinder ‘Jimmy’ Amarnath.
Star’s music branch has roped in the former cricketer Amarnath for a music video designed to be a morale booster for the Indian cricket team. With the most successful world cup, that of 1983, to his credit Amarnath, will be a good candidate to convey the special message to the team in South Africa.
The video, which premiered last week, has Amarnath singing Aye Watan while wandering through an empty stadium, reliving the glorious past of Indian Cricket. The patriotic song from the film Shaheed has been remixed by the music director Sandeep Chowta and the video has been directed by Channel [V]’s Vishal Mal.
The video that captures scenes from India’s World Cup triumph in 1983 and memorable moments from past world cup featuring cricketer’s from Sunny Gavaskar to Sachin Tendulkar will be on run during the World Cup.
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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.
