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Prasar Bharti invites tenders for supply of equipments
MUMBAI: Prasar Bharati has invited reputed firms, public sector undertakings, Indian agents and representatives authorised by foreign principals dealing with equipments to file in their tenders for a supply of equipment.
The advertisement published on behalf of the president of India appeared in a leading daily, today.
In order to obtain detailed specifications, quality, scope of work and terms and conditions, the interested parties are requested to contact assistant engineer, either personally or via post.
To request for the tender documents, the companies are asked to contact the facilitation counter. The postal address is: Assistant Directorate (purchase), Room No 401, Doordarshan Directorate, Doordarshan Bhawan, Copernicus Marg, New Delhi-110. The advertisement informs that the tender request are to be accompanied by a demand draft – a non-refundable tender fee.
The last date for accepting the tender is a day before the date of opening of the technical bids. The participating tenderer will be required to deposit earnest money deposits (EMD) while submitting the completed tenders forms. Two copies of the tender are to be submitted in separate sealed covers, says the advertisement. The offer is to be submitted on two bid system comprising technical bid and commercial bid sealed in separate covers.
Small scale manufatureres registered with the DDS&D/NCI under single point registration scheme for item required in the NIT will be exempted from payment in respect of cost of tender document/EMD/security deposit as per government instructions subject to submission of documentary evidence of valid registration, says the advertisement. Indian agents quoting on behalf of foreign manufatureres/ principals must be registered with DGS&D, New Delhi for the item being offered , prior to the date of the opening of technical bid.
Information about the tender notices, future extension of closing date if any shall be available at the facilitation counter or on Doordarshan website- www.ddindia.com, adds the advertisement.
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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.
