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Despite recession, 3,000 screenings witnessed at Rendez-Vous 2002
SAINT TROPEZ: Television France International’s Rendez-Vous 2002 successfully concluded on 13 September with a dinner conjured by Chef Christope Leroy – a master of his art. Closing cocktails were held first at a sixteenth century castle – La Citadelle, which yielded a panoramic view of the Saint Tropez waterline and Saint Maxime. This was followed by dinner at the Mole Jean Reveille at the edge of the Saint Tropez quay.
The chief guests for the evening were the deputy mayor of Saint Tropez Jean Michel Couve, the president of the French broadcasting authority Dominque Baudis.
TVFI executive director Mathieu Bejot revealed Rendez Vous 2002 had generated around 3,000 screenings from the 500-odd television professionals who had assembled to participate in it. Among the companies that generated the maximum viewings figure:
| TF | 1 |
| International | 160 |
| France Television Distribution | 154 |
| Marathon | 141 |
| Doc & CO | 128 |
| Teleimages | 115 |
| Ellipse Distribution | 105 |
The following is the list of programmes/shows/movies which got the most screenings:
| Jean Moulin (Pathe International) | 27 |
| Operation Lune (Point du Jour International) | 24 |
| Saddam Hussein Le maitre de BAgdad (Les Films du Village) | 22 |
| Guerre Pour de vrai (Doc & Stock) | 20 |
| Les Liasions Dangereuses (AB International) |
Bejot, along with TVFI president Jean Louis Guillaud, said they were delighted with the response from potential buyers. “The numbers are almost the same as last year, if not higher,” he says. “And in a year which witnessed a downturn, this is a good performance. We can only hope for a better turnout next year.”
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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.
