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FYI TV18 presents a modern dating show with a twist
MUMBAI: FYI TV18 is all set to burn up the dance-floor in its latest premiere, ‘Flirty Dancing’. Britain’s best-loved choreographer Ashley Banjo, who won ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ with his über-cool street-dancing moves, has now moved on to play cupid between strangers looking for love. With breathtaking choreography and magnificent locations, the series has a unique take on dating in the modern world.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Modern Dating is a minefield. Now, Ashley wants to take away the pain and peril of meeting strangers with a unique concept that is contemporary, yet old-fashioned. Under his guidance, the romance of the dance-floor will help these couples revive the magic of meeting someone new.
In this 5-episode series, hopeful singles will each train with Ashley on one-half of a choreographed dance routine tailored to their personality. After four days of practicing on their own, each will finally get to meet their dance partner at a spectacular location, for a date like no other. The two halves of Ashley’s choreography will finally come together, as each couple lets their hair down and gives in to the rhythm. With no words allowed, they must let their bodies do the talking.
Cameras will follow each prospective couple’s journey, from the individual dance routine, to the possibility of intense chemistry discovered through the moves of Ashley Banjo’s stunning choreography on some of the most scenic dance-floors of the world.
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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.
