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MTV US to relaunch College Network as mtvU
MUMBAI: MTV has announced that its college network in the US will relaunch with a new name — mtvU – on 20 January.
The channel, earlier known as CTN: College Television Network, was acquired by MTV in October 2002. mtvU will be a whole new type of media company traversing beyond just being a television entity. mtvU will be dedicated to every aspect of college life, reaching students everywhere they hang out, through a three pronged approach — on-air, online and on campus.
The focus of mtvU will rest on music programming, news, student life features, events, pro-social initiatives and more. mtvU GM Stephen Friedman added, “mtvU will be all about U, the university and more importantly, U, the student. Just as college students are experimenting with their lives, we want to be a laboratory for what’s new, whether it be new music or recognising the talents of the students themselves.”
MTV, MTV2, mtvU president Van Toffler was quoted in an official release saying, “mtvU won’t just be TV. We are going to be a resource for students’ lives, everywhere they are, when they’re in their dormitory rooms, surfing the Net or walking across campus. Students don’t just want entertainment. So we’ll also provide them the practical resources they’re demanding on everything from jobs to travel to dating.”
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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.
