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CNBC-AWAAZ launches ‘STARTUP Nation’ – A comprehensive daily-show on Startups
MUMBAI: As the country rides the start-up wave, pioneer of startup programming and India’s award-winning Hindi business news broadcast channel, CNBC AWAAZ today announced the launch of its latest daily-show – STARTUP Nation. The thirty-minute show aims to bring together stories of entrepreneurial success, along with expert advices on business challenges and insights from the leaders of the industry.
CNBC AWAAZ since its inception has cemented its strong foothold as India’s most trusted voice of the masses. Leveraging its strong regional presence and unparalleled access to deep-rooted stories from India’s heartland, the channel has continuously empowered its audience with relevant and expert-led content. The channel has been a forerunner in identifying topic that is relevant to the Indian audience. It is a home to India’s longest running startup show ‘Awaaz Entrepreneur’ that celebrates and inspires Entrepreneurial talent in India. Their latest show STARTUP Nation will focus on entrepreneurs & ventures that are creating value, driving innovation and taking the India story global through exclusive interviews, newsbreaks, industry roundup along with reporter stories.
The show will be aired from Monday-Friday at 6:57 PM.
Commenting on the launch of the show, Basant Dhawan, CEO-English Business News Cluster, Network18, said, “India has been instrumental in propelling the growth of entrepreneurship since the past few years. In an ever-changing economy, the Indian startup ecosystem has witnessed incredible disruptions. We have seen spectacular entrepreneurs who have charted new avenues of efficiency and hard work. The show aims to celebrate these success stories and provide a holistic overview of the industry that is helmed by experts and analysts.”
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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.
