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Temptation Island hits Indian shores tonight
Star made it happen in the west with the Temptation Island and is now all set to hit Indian screens at 10:00 pm on Star World tonight.
Eight episodes of Temptation Island the original series that drew high ratings will be telecast in India to test whether India can have its own version of the series.
The channel is leaving no stone unturned to publicise the show. It already has attention catching advertisements in leading daily newspapers. The ad goes: 'Lust. Sex. Betrayal. Temptation Island, the reality show that shocked America. Should India have its own version?'
According to the channel, this will be a telecast to get a feedback from the viewers whether they would like to watch an Indianised version of the series on Star Plus. The reality series is about four steady couples at the crossroads of their relationship. Every member is made to stay separate from the other and stay on an island for two weeks with 26 single persons – with no restriction, no boundaries. The couples are not supposed to communicate though out the two week. Meanwhile, footage is shot of how each partner's relationship is developing and progressing with other singles.
When launched in America in January 2001, Temptation Island got high ratings amidst shocking reviews and strong criticism. Aired on Fox channel, the series had the highest ratings in more than six years among adults in the 18-34 demographic.
Meanwhile a team from the I & B ministry will be scrutinizing the show waiting to put a noose over the show if given a chance. How will Star dodge this? That's tempting. Very tempting. Maybe the channel will get exactly what it is looking for from the media and ministry and yet high ratings for the series.
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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.
