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Star News’ ‘Yeh Silsile Huey’ sums up ’03
MUMBAI: Was 2003 a year of shame and remorse – what with the Gujarat riots, the Telgi scam and the Satyendra Dubey murder! Or do we have reasons to be proud of?
Star News tries to find out just that in its year-end series Yeh Silsile Huey, telecast since 25 December. The series presents a retrospective of 2003 – and looks at what to expect in 2004.
The year-end special, to conclude on 31 December – deals with one special theme every day – ranging from politics, international affairs, entertainment, scams, business, economy and sports.
These half-hour specials are aired at 8:30 pm everyday, with a repeat telecast at 1:30 pm the next day.
On 31 December, Yeh Silsile Huey will conclude with exclusive half-hour programmes from 7:30 pm onwards, summing up international affairs, politics, sports and entertainment. From 11:30 pm to 1 am, there will be live telecasts of the most happening New Year parties across India.
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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.
