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Zee bridges borders as India’s regional leaders shine in Mauritius
MUMBAI: From the heart of India to the heart of the Indian Ocean Zee’s grand Leadership Summit Mauritius 2025 proved that local voices can carry global weight. Hosted by Zee MPCG, Zee BJH, and Zee PHH, the summit, themed “Bridging Borders, Building Futures”, brought India’s regional leadership stories to an international stage for the very first time. Viewers can catch the highlights when it airs on Zee MPCG on 27 September 2025 at 2:30 pm.
The choice of Mauritius was no accident. With 68 per cent of its population of Indian origin, the island nation embodies centuries of cultural ties and shared heritage. The summit was graced by H.E. Prithvirajsing Roopun, GCSK, former president of Mauritius, who underlined that Mauritius and India are united not only by the Indian Ocean but also by bonds of history and heart. Joining him were Veena S. Suthan, second secretary at the Indian High Commission in Mauritius, and Neelam Sharma, noted Mauritian media personality, adding gravitas and local resonance.
For Zee Media Corporation Limited, this was more than an event, it was a statement. Karan Abhishek Singh, CEO, ZMCL, stressed, “India’s diversity is its strength. By taking regional stories to a global stage, we build bridges of culture, unity, and progress. With its legacy and reach, Zee has always been the voice of leadership, and this Summit reflects our commitment to amplifying regional voices worldwide.”
Editors from across Zee’s regional networks amplified their home states with conviction:
Zee MPCG editor Mohit Sinha “True leadership rises from the grassroots. This Summit ensures emerging leaders from Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh inspire audiences in India and abroad.”
Zee BJH editor Raj Kamal Chaudhary: “The Summit was a perfect platform to spotlight Bihar and Jharkhand’s success stories tales of grit and vision that resonate globally.”
Zee PHH editor Deepak Dhiman: “Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal symbolise entrepreneurial spirit. Their stories at this Summit reflect how regional ambition translates to global impact.”
Through panel discussions, cultural showcases, and immersive exchanges, the summit positioned regional India not as a footnote but as a force in shaping the global future. By highlighting journeys from farmers to entrepreneurs, grassroots leaders to cultural icons, it proved that India’s progress narrative is incomplete without its states.
The Zee Leadership Summit Mauritius 2025 will be remembered as the year when India’s regional leaders, often celebrated locally, took centre stage on the world map. By turning community narratives into global conversations, Zee showed that bridging borders isn’t just possible, it’s powerful.
And on 27 September, when the highlights beam back to millions of living rooms, viewers won’t just be watching a telecast, they’ll be witnessing history.
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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.
