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Times Network launches TIMES NOW WORLD & Mirror NOW in the Middle East
MUMBAI: Expanding its footprint in international markets, Times Network, India’s premium broadcast network launched TIMES NOW WORLD and Mirror NOW in the Middle East on du TV, an evolutionary digital entertainment offering delivered by leading UAE-based telecom operator du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC). Offering compelling content to viewers across best-in-class news, Hollywood, and Bollywood entertainment, Times Network is an expert curator of segmented and differentiated content across genres. With a presence in over 100 countries, the network further strengthens its foothold in the UAE catering to the content preferences of Indian and South Asian communities.
With this foray into the Middle East, TIMES NOW WORLD and Mirror NOW further enhances the footprint of the network’s existing offering in the region with TIMES NOW, ET NOW and Zoom. Serving viewers’ appetites for global content, TIMES NOW WORLD, the first HD channel from the network in the Middle East, follows the same ethos of the legacy brand TIMES NOW in bringing news with credibility, speed, accuracy and an unbiased approach. Putting citizens first, Mirror NOW, another new entrant in the market, is a channel that has redefined the norms and re-written the rules for new-age, viewer-centric journalism.
Commenting on the new launches, Jagdish Mulchandani, COO & Executive President, Times Network said, “Our alliance with du, the foremost telecom leader in the Middle East, to launch TIMES NOW WORLD and Mirror NOW is both exciting and enriching. We have successfully secured a premium position in the market with our existing content offerings and I am confident that our latest additions will provide a complete bouquet of news and entertainment to the discerning taste of the Indian diaspora.”
Fahad Al Hassawi, Deputy CEO – Telco Services, EITC said, “At du, we place premium emphasis on ensuring that our Home solutions customers have access to world-class entertainment and content that enriches their lifestyle needs. With the arrival of even more compelling content options, we are thrilled to be delivering customers more of what they want through the continual evolution of our carefully curated content portfolio.”
News Broadcasting
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.
