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Turner and Speedcast ally in Asia for streaming CNN live
HONG KONG: SpeedCast, a satellite-enabled broadband ISP in Asia, and Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific have announced that the latest news headlines on CNN and CNNfn channels can be accessed on SpeedCast’s multimedia service, NetTV. NetTV is a closed broadband network for SpeedCast ISP partners’ broadband subscribers in the region.
Under the terms of agreement, Turner Broadcasting has licensed SpeedCast CNN and CNNfn channels to stream live on its NetTV service in Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong (CNNfn only), Taiwan (CNNfn only) and South Korea (CNN only). Broadband subscribers to SpeedCast’s ISP partners will be also be able to access CNN’s news and financial programming on their desktop PCs on a 24-hour basis.
According to the press release, CNN chose SpeedCast as its regional streaming technology and distribution partner due to its superior technological capabilities and expertise. SpeedCast’s proprietary encryption system, MediaVault, can encode CNN and CNNfn live content into streaming media format as well as to encrypt content against unauthorised use. Additionally, SpeedCast also uses a satellite network to bypass public Internet congestion whilst transmitting data, distributing streaming content to strategically located edge servers thereby ensuring a consistent, high-quality multimedia viewing experience by NetTV subscribers from any location in Asia.
SpeedCast NetTV service is available to ISPs throughout Pan Asia. The press release states that SpeedCast’s ISP partners have an estimated addressable market of 8 million broadband users, who can subscribe to the NetTV service.
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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.
