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History Channel debuts in New Zealand 1 December
HAMILTON: The History Channel which is dedicated to bringing events from the past back to life in an innovative manner is rapidly spreading its wings. In India it launches on 30 November on the Star bouquet. The next day it bows in New Zealand on the Sky Digital platform.
As reported earlier by Indiantelevision.com as a part of the global A&E network, The History Channel has access to a vast library of the world’s best historical programming. Therefore it can offer critically acclaimed and award-winning documentaries from every corner of the globe. These include the Emmy-Award-winning Biography series, Modern Marvels, History’s Mysteries.
Sky Television’s entertainment director Travis Dunbar was quoted in an official release saying, “The History Channel is a wonderful addition to SKY’s Digital platform. A service of this quality and depth is sure to attract viewers while further broadening SKY’s programming line-up.”
The History Channel has been programmed for a New Zealand audience and will be delivered from the Foxtel network in Australia. Sky Television now has more than 540,000 subscribers and is in around 40 per cent of New Zealand homes.
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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.
