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NBC, Clear Channel tie up for next 5 Olympics
NEW YORK: NBC, America’s Olympic Network and Clear Channel Advantage, a division of San Antonio-based Clear Channel Worldwide, announced a marketing alliance for the next five Olympic Games, last week.
The agreement begins with the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens and extends through the 2012 Olympic Games, to be held in a host city yet to be determined.
The joint announcement was made by The NBC Agency co-president John Miller and Clear Channel Advantage president Don Howe last Wednesday.
The partnership pairs the US’ number one television network with the largest radio broadcaster and leading live entertainment producer.
Clear Channel Advantage develops, sells and executes media-marketing initiatives intended to help advertisers reach active and on-the-go consumers.
NBC is planning to present 24-hour, around-the-clock coverage of the 2004 Olympic Games utilizing all five NBC-owned networks: NBC, MSNBC, CNBC, Bravo and Telemundo. The company holds the exclusive U.S. broadcast rights to the Olympic Games through 2012, which include Athens in 2004, Torino, Italy in 2006, Beijing in 2008, Vancouver in 2010 and the Summer Games of 2012.
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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.
