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BroadcastAsia2004 to be held in June in Singapore
MUMBAI: One of the major television events in the region BroadcastAsia2004 takes place at a time when region prepares itself for a wave of digitisation in the industry.
To be held at the Singapore Expo from 15-18 June, the event will see broadcasters and industry experts exploring the latest electronic media initiatives. These range from media content production to management and delivery.
In addition audio, computer graphics, cable and satellite companies will showcase their latest products and services.
An official release informs that competition and rapid technological advancements has led to the proliferation of new services such as cable television and Internet enabled television, which are based on digitisation. Convergence between the telecommunications, computer and broadcast industries is also occurring. These developments have triggered a massive transformation in the traditional broadcast industry as broadcasters and players seek to improve their services and competitive ability.
In recognition of this, BroadcastAsia2004 will, for the first time, include a Digital Cinema Day on 16 June. Facility visits to one of Eng Wahs digital cinemas at Suntec and movie screenings are just a few of the activities lined up on Digital Cinema Day. Visitors can also attend important talks at the Asian D-Cinema Summit on 16 June.
At BroadcastAsia, some companies will exhibit cutting edge digital cinema technologies. Here, cinema operators, distributors, production and post-production houses can find the right tools for their transition to digitization and realise the business benefits and efficiency of digitisation.
A key participant this year is Microsofts TV Group, which is upbeat about prospects in the region. Microsoft TV Group’s marketing director Ed Graczyk said, “BroadcastAsia is a key conference in the region and creates a conducive environment for us to network, form strategic alliances and find new markets to tap into. There is a lot of interest and excitement in the Asian market this year for our solutions and we are eager about the prospects of doing business with even more customers at BroadcastAsia this year.”
Another company that will make its presence felt is Miranda Asia. It provides video infrastructure solutions for the broadcast and audio visual markets.
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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.
