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ABP Network announces ‘The Southern Rising’ Summit
Mumbai: ABP Network, the leading media and content creation powerhouse, is excited to unveil ‘The Southern Rising’ Summit, a prestigious event dedicated to celebrating the exceptional economic progress, cultural richness, and social harmony exemplified by the southern states of India. The summit is scheduled to take place on 12 October 2023, at The Taj Coromandel, Chennai.
This extraordinary gathering unites five Southern states under a single banner, driven by a shared ambition: to spearhead India’s transformative journey. ‘The Southern Rising’ Summit shines a spotlight on the region’s unparalleled role in shaping today’s India and tomorrow’s global India.
‘The Southern Rising’ Summit will feature a day-long exploration of insightful discussions and distinguished speakers, including prominent figures such as:
● Hon’ble Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan, governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry
● Dr. P. Thiaga Rajan, Minister of Information Technology & Digital Services, Tamil Nadu
● Udhayanidhi Stalin, Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development, Govt of Tamil Nadu
● Rana Daggubati, Actor
● Kushboo Sundar, Actor, Producer, and Politician
● Kavitha Kalvakuntla, Member of Legislative Council and Worker of BRS Party
● K. Annamalai, State President of BJP Tamil Nadu
● Prof. Gopalkrishna Gandhi, Former Governor of West Bengal and Author
● Jothimani Sennimalai, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha (Congress)
● Ricky Kej, Music Composer and Environmentalist, 3X Grammy Award Winner
● Revathy, Actor and Director
● Gurcharan Das, Author & Commentator
● Musicians Mahesh Raghvan and Nandini Shankar
● Suhasini Maniratnam, Actor, Director, and Producer
● John Brittas, Member of Parliament (CPIM)
● M V Rajeev Gowda, Vice-Chairperson of State Institute for Transformation of Karnataka and Ex-Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
● Digital Content Creators Chaithania Prakash, Ardhra Sajan, and Deepika Venkatachalam amongst other luminaries.
This convergence of sharp intellects, creative minds, and thought leaders promises a day filled with insight, ideas, and inspiration. ‘The Southern Rising’ Summit aims to foster a deep understanding of the remarkable achievements, cultural diversity, and social cohesion that characterize the southern states of India.
It will provide a platform for meaningful conversations about challenges faced by southern India as well as potential solutions for sustainable development. In attendance will be an esteemed assembly, including government officials, renowned industry leaders, influential policymakers, thought leaders of distinction, and eminent personalities who have played pivotal roles in crafting the region’s remarkable growth journey.
ABP Network is excited to host ‘The Southern Rising’ Summit as part of its commitment to promoting regional pride and fostering a sense of unity among Indians from all corners of the country.
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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.
