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FBC plans popular Fashion House format for Indian audience
NEW DELHI: European television format, production and distribution company Fact Based Communications (FBC) is gearing up to enter Indian market, following a tie-up with Rossellini & Associates, according to reports in international media.
FBC has reportedly finalised plans for its production operations in Mumbai and administration office in New Delhi.
The role of FBC and Rossellini & Associates in the venture wasn’t disclosed. The joint venture will work together on the development and production of programmes for channels here.
FBC India’s first project is expected to be a localised version of the design talent format Fashion House. The format has been aired on TV3 in Sweden, MTV Italia and Channel 4 in the UK. Apart from the popular format, FBC is also evaluating options for sitcoms and soap operas.
Alan Friedman, spokesperson of FBC, has reportedly said that the format is expected to be introduced in October this year. The name of the channel is yet to be finalised. The localised version of Fashion House is expected to feature Bollywood personalities and even cricketers along with fashion designers. For instance, Bollywood stars would be dressed by competing fashion designer teams.
FBC programming is created and produced in cooperation with many of the world’s leading media companies such as: News Corp., CNBC Europe, Viacom, PBS, Channel 4 in the UK, RAI in Italy, Broadway Video, The Wall Street Journal and The International Herald Tribune.
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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.
