News Broadcasting
BBC chooses Intelliseek to power research portal
LONDON: The BBC has chosen Intelliseek’s Enterprise Search Server (ESS) technology to power a research portal for BBC journalists, producers and researchers who need single-point access to vast amounts of information currently stored in numerous, disparate sources.
An official release informs that instead of searching separately for background information the BBC’s communications professionals can now use a single desktop interface to gain access to news clippings, broadcast and recording archives, images, internal or specialty databases; and subscription content sources.
The Cincinnati based Intelliseek specialises in federated search technologies that capture, track and analyse information from thousands of disparate sources and in multiple formats to provide real-time research and intelligence.
By pooling disparate sources into a single interface with built-in relevance and continuous updates, ESS technology helps organisations cut the time necessary for research, decision-making, planning, sales, marketing and product development.
The ESS implementation is accessible to more than 5,000 BBC users worldwide. The research portal can be used by producers, journalists and researchers as they develop and create news, comedy and entertainment programmes the release states.
The ESS deployment for the BBC provides single-point desktop access to a variety of sources, including subscription sources, reference works and research services; the BBC’s archive of TV, radio and music (some dating 50 years or more); the BBC’s photograph and music libraries (CD/LP/cassette/digital); and other content, such as specialty databases, maps and services used to identify and locate expert sources for news stories or interviews.
News Broadcasting
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.
