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MAX claims to lead the pack in Hindi movie slots
MUMBAI: Sony Entertainment’s MAX is leaving no stone unturned to prove its mettle. Based on the latest TVR ratings , it claims that it has surpassed Zee Cinema, Star Gold and B4U Movies, in the primetime band,for the eighth week running.
According to the ratings received for 9 pm to 12:30 am band for the period – 6 October 2002 to 30 November 2002, MAX continues to be the forerunner among other Hindi movie channels in the Cable and Satellite ( C & S) households across Hindi speaking markets, states a press release.
TVR Ratings MAX Zee Cinema Star Gold B4U
Last 8 weeks 0.64 0.60 0.50 0.11
Last 4 weeks 0.63 0.61 0.56 0.10
Last 1 week 0.85 0.59 0.48 0.14
These ratings hold true for all individuals in the C& S households in Punjab, Haryana , Chandigarh and Himachal Pradeshin the north, Calcutta in the East and the western region. It however does not pertain to the southern region.
“The ratings for these eight weeks have reinforced the fact that MAX has always been committed to providing its viewers with the best in both the mega genres of mass entertainment – movies, and events like the best of Cricket,”MAX executive vice president and business head Rajat Jain is quoted as saying in the release.
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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.
