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Times Network announces ‘India For Bengal’
MUMBAI: Times Network has launched ‘India For Bengal’, a special initiative to create awareness and raise funds for the relief efforts for the state ravaged by the catastrophic Cyclone Amphan. Committed to drive the cause through a unified voice, Times Network encourages the nation to stand with the people of Bengal and contribute to rebuild the state.
With more than 1.36 crore people affected and 10.5 lakh houses damaged, the cyclone shattered and unhinged the lives of many, resulting in extensive loss. Electricity and telephone lines have been brought down, houses flattened and hundreds of full-grown trees uprooted across Kolkata city and the entire State. ‘India For Bengal’ seeks to help those who have been affected by nature’s fury by raising awareness about the plight of the people in the affected state and urges Indians to join hands to support the lives and livelihood of fellow citizens in West Bengal.
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Times Network MD-CEO MK Anand said: ““Bengal is a keystone of India’s cultural heritage. The State and its people have been ravaged by one of the biggest natural disasters in recent times. ‘India for Bengal’ is an act of urgency that requires support and solidarity of the entire nation to rebuild West Bengal. Through this initiative, we aim to offer our nationwide reach to appeal to all Indians to step forward and contribute to this task of relief & rehabilitation. I am confident that with our collective efforts and push we will be able to speedily bring help to the affected and start the healing process.”
This national-level drive will run through www.timesnownews.com and on TIMES NOW and Mirror NOW, to create maximum assistance for the people who have been displaced by the cyclone. Along with interviews with the critical stakeholders of the state and extensive reportage with ground reports, the English news channels of the network, Times NOW and Mirror NOW, will extensively cover the aftermath of the cyclone.
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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.
