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etc to revamp ‘Kahani Kismat Ki’ in January
MUMBAI: Music channel etc’s plans for staying one step ahead of the competition are straightforward. Build further on core programming strengths through constant innovation.
Keeping this in mind, the channel has announced a complete makeover for its astrological show Kahani Kismat Ki from January to further enhance and expand its value and reputation. The show airs daily at 8 am.
Kahani Kismat Ki will carry a new look with different and more vibrant sets from the New Year, claims the channel. Daily contests with prizes are also on the anvil.
The show will also sport a new anchor in Dr Rama Jha, making it the first time that a woman astrologer will conduct a show on astrology on a satellite channel.
Kahani Kismat Ki is divided into six segments. The first segment starts with explaining Panchang (almanac). Dr Jha has introduced Pharasi Panchang along with the regular Hindu and English Panchang. In the second segment, Grihastithi and third segment Nakshatra, she tells the viewers about the planetary position and alignment of stars for the day.
Rochak Batien has been changed to Gyan Vardhak Jaankaari that will hand out details about various mundane questions to satisfy the curiosity of people. She will also educate viewers with details pertaining to astrology.While predicting the daily forecasts for all the twelve sun signs in the segment Rashi Fal, Dr Jha will also suggest Shanti Upay (Solutions) for the day for the sign that has negative planetary influence. These daily predictions will also be posted on the etc site – www.entertainmenttv.com.
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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.
