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CNBC-TV18’s Young Turks commemorates its 18th anniversary
MUMBAI: Conceptualized around start-ups and entrepreneurship, CNBC-TV18’s award-winning series and India’s longest-running show in the domain, Young Turks marks a milestone as it completes 18 years. Celebrating this landmark occasion, the channel will telecast an hour-long anniversary episode on 17 June, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Hosted by Shereen Bhan, the special show will chronicle the evolution of India’s entrepreneurial journey, along with showcasing the brilliant minds who have created valuable businesses across Fintech, Healthtech, SaaS, b2B sectors that have contributed to India’s growth.
Speaking on the occasion, CNBC-TV18 managing editor and series editor for Young Turks Shereen Bhan shared, “It is a special day for all of us, as Young Turks completes 18 years. It is perhaps the world’s longest-running show on startups and entrepreneurship. Over the years, Young Turks have not just been a platform for new ideas but have helped nurture India’s startup ecosystem and culture. We have never chased ideas or enterprises based on valuation; we have only chased value and, that is what makes the show successful. It is the undying spirit, perseverance, of young entrepreneurs that have kept us going for the last 18 years, and we wish to continue and make it a much bigger success story!”
The anniversary special edition will witness some of the most successful start-ups & unicorns across various sectors talking about the changing dynamics of the economy and how the current situation has opened possibilities for innovations. The show will feature prominent investors and founders in the likes of Nexus Venture Partners co-founder and MD Naren Gupta, Lightspeed India Partners partner Dev Khare, Indian Angel Network co-founder Padmaja Ruparel, Pine Labs CEO Amrish Rau, Rivigo co-founder Gazal Kalra, Meesho founder and CEO Vidit Aatrey and Vedantu CEO and co-founder Vamsi Krishna.
Since 2002, Young Turks has showcased and recognized the extraordinary work of budding business leaders and has brought its viewers, inspiring stories of entrepreneurship. In addition to showcasing entrepreneurial ventures, the show also features angel and venture capital activities/investments, campus start-ups, and international entrepreneurs.
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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.
