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Star World’s new series follows in Joe’s tracks
MUMBAI: Unfazed by the less than lukewarm response elicited by the airing of Fox series Joe Millionaire late 2003, Star World is embarking on another journery into the voyeuristic delights of watching women choose a man or his money.
For Love Or Money, a six episode unscripted drama series premieres on the channel on 22 January at 9 pm. It has 15 beautiful women competing for one man, all of whom come hoping to find love but are surprised to learn in the first episode that there is also a million dollar prize at stake – but the winner and the bachelor will not know that she ultimately must choose between the man of her dreams or one million dollars.
Jordan Murphy (Boston Public) will host the series, guiding the contestants through numerous twists and turns as they try to win the heart of a handsome and charming Dallas defence attorney. Though the bachelor is unaware of the million dollar incentive, the women know from the beginning that the lucky girl he chooses will win the money. However, it is at the end that the women get to know that it is finally the man or the money that the winner will have to choose.
According to an official release, an unexpected turn of events in the fourth episode will take the series to a new level as the stakes become higher for all the participants. In the final episode, the bachelor will make his choice – and the winning contestant will make hers – decisions that could affect both of their lives forever, claims the release.
Star World is also showcasing former front man of rock group The Police with Sting: Inside the Songs of Sacred Love airing on 21 January at 9 pm. Released to tie in with Sting’s 2003 album Sacred Love, this television special features a collection of Sting’s hits from both his solo career and his time with The Police. Filmed in Malibu and Los Angeles, California, the majority of the material in this programme is new, including interviews with himself and his band, rehearsal and documentary footage, and a special duet with Mary J. Blige.
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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.
