News Broadcasting
Aaj Tak’s ‘JBC’ with Jaaferi attracts maximum eyeballs in debut episode
MUMBAI: Aaj Taks latest programming initiative JBC featuring Jaaved Jaaferi in a new ‘avatar’ has topped the TRP charts for any programme on the news channels.
As per TAM ratings for the week ending 31 January 2004, JBC clocked a TRP of 0.71, which is the highest for any news-based programme for the week. In fact, nine out of the top 10 programmes on various news channels during that week belong to Aaj Tak.
Commenting on the shows performance TV Today Network CEO G Krishnan said, “When we launched JBC, we were quite sure that its uniqueness would be a hit amongst the viewers. JBC and other Aaj Tak programmes are highly appreciated by the viewers. These innovations are in-line with our efforts of providing freshness of programming. We will continue to implement a slew of programming innovations based on in-house researches that would touch the lives of our viewers.”
Top 10 Programmes on News Channels
Channel
Programme
TVR
Aaj Tak
JBC
0.71
Aaj Tak
Aaj Tak 8 pm
0.51
Aaj Tak
Aaj Tak 8 am
0.44
Aaj Tak
Aaj Tak 9 pm
0.44
Aaj Tak
Aaj Tak Metro
0.43
Aaj Tak
Aaj Tak Metro
0.43
Aaj Tak
Vishesh
0.42
Zee News
Crime File
0.40
Aaj Tak
Duniya Aaj Tak
0.39
Aaj Tak
Aaj Tak 8 pm
0.38
JBC, a bi-weekly variety newsmagazine is the latest addition to Aaj Taks weekend programming schedule. It is a 30-minute spoof on the happenings that make the headlines and is aired on Saturdays and Sundays at 8:30 pm.
JBC is like any other news show, except that Jaaferi and his team transform it into a one-of-its-kind entertainment show with inimitable talents drawn from theatre, television and films from different corners of the country.
News Broadcasting
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.
