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News Corp’s Chernin is MIPCOM’s personality of the year
PARIS: Media conglomerate News Corp’s president and COO Peter Chernin will receive the 11th MIPCOM ‘Personality of the Year’ award at a gala dinner for industry VIP executives in Cannes, France. The citation which will be given on 11 October recognises his career and contributions to the television industry. MIPCOM, however, takes place from 10-14 October.
Chernin also serves Fox Group’s chairman and CEO. He joined in 1989.
Reed MIDEM CEO Paul Zilk has been quoted in an official release saying: ” Chernin deserves this award because he has propelled News Corp’s TV and film businesses into leading positions globally. He has this exceptional ability to engage with the needs and aspirations of people worldwide and then define, market and distribute content to satisfy them. MIPCOM also salutes Peter Chernin’s achievements in leading efforts worldwide to combat the piracy that undermines our industry.”
Chernin said: “Television continues to make exciting progress on networks, through cable systems and via satellites across the globe. I am very privileged to be working in such a vital and vibrant industry. The potential of television – and the threats and competition against it – have never been greater. I look forward to meeting these challenges together with colleagues from all over the world.”
From 1989 to 1992, Chernin was the president of entertainment for Fox Broadcasting. Under his leadership, Fox launched such hit shows as The Simpsons, Beverly Hills 90210, Melrose Place, X-Files.
From 1992 to 1996, Chernin was the chairman and CEO of 20th Century Fox. In this role, he oversaw all aspects of the studios: worldwide feature film production, marketing and distribution activities. Productions that were under his tutelage included Murdoch’s box office champ Titanic, , The Full Monty, Speed, True Lies.
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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.
