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Pakistan Cricket Board issues tender bid for Indo-Pak tour, seeks title sponsor
MUMBAI: The exact dates for India’s cricket tour of Pakistan have not been announced but anticipation over the clash of the arch-rivals is building up. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued a tender document regarding the submission of bids for in-stadia advertising and other rights.
The rights that are available include official/title sponsor of the test and one day series, radio broadcasting, live video streaming rights over the internet, food and beverage vending rights outside the venues, marquee and hospitality boxes. The PCB has further stated that it reserves the right to cancel or amend the bidding process at any stage. It can also reject bids without providing reasons. Ten Sports will have live coverage of the matches.
Bid documents may be obtained between 26-28 January after a non-refundable payment of $1000. The address is as follows:
Mr. Subhan Ahmed,
Pakistan Cricket Board,
Gaddafi Stadium,
Ferozpur Road,
Lahore.
Telephone number: 92 42 571 7231 /571 5008 / 111227 777
Email: pcboard@parnet4.ptc.pk
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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.
