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IBC’s deal with Asia Ent Group for series on Hollywood
MUMBAI: International Broadcast Communication (IBC) has concluded a distribution agreement with Asia Entertainment Group for the show Cinenews.
This is an insider’s guide to filmmaking and filmmakers, and includes movie news geared toward film lovers worldwide.
In China, the Asia Entertainment Group will have access to all the segments in the show. It will use the material to produce a daily magazine show First Touch with Movie & TV. This is a co-production venture with the Shanghai Media Group and the China Film Group.
IBC president Jon Helmrich was quoted in a company release saying, “China is an important market for us and we look to conclude similar programming agreements with our other broadcast partners in this region of the world. As the market continues to mature, there’s more of a demand for Western style programming. We have the ideal catalogue to meet this growing demand.”
Helmrich adds that Australia’s Foxtel and New Zealand’s Sky TV recently renewed agreements to air the show in their markets. Cinenews features interviews with the biggest stars in front of and behind the camera. The series also explores the past, present and future of film with Hollywood’s top executives and behind-the-scenes experts.
IBC focusses on global programming distribution and channel development. It represents Entertainment News Service (ENS), The Tennis Channel, Chum Television International, KCW Productions and other companies.
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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.
