News Broadcasting
Timesnownews.com completes two years, emerges as the fastest growing digital news publisher
MUMBAI: Timesnownews.com, the digital arm of Times Network, today announced the completion of two successful years registering a staggering 367% growth since inception, emerging as one of the most preferred news destination for progressive Indian users. Timesnownews.com served 40 Million Unique Users in March 2019 and clocked a staggering 226 Million page views. (ComScore, April 2019). This is a record of sorts for the Indian Digital News space. No other Digital News Platform has grown to such scale in such a short span.
Timesnownews.com leapfrogged over legacy players with its differentiated content backed by the credibility of its brand name and cutting-edge technology, driving the vision – Digital First. With focus on in-depth, well-researched and original content, coupled with coverage of big-ticket events, Timesnownews.com today dominates the digital news space. Riding on the video trend, Timesnownews.com expanded its footprint into creating original content on auto, comedy, health, fiction & drama. Shows such as Stylishly Yours, One for all, Odd Jobs, Cutting Pyaar, Tapori Talkies, Desi Variety, Thanks Mom, Fit Test and web series such as Soulmates, have won millions of hearts. The website page views has grown consistently and the video inventory (news + originals) touched 200 Million views and continues to grow steadily. (Source: GA, May’19).
Commenting on the successful two years, MK Anand, MD & CEO, TIMES NETWORK said, “I am happy to see Timesnownews.com’s fast-paced growth. For me this is the vehicle for the digital transformation of the Network. We have succeeded on the back of fastest news, content innovation and technological dominance. Despite being a late entrant, we have successfully disrupted the pecking order in a short span. Following the ethos of our legacy brand TIMES NOW, our digital service delivers news with speed, accuracy and credibility. I am confident that the team led by Shouneel Charles & Akrita Reyar will continue to excel in serving the diverse needs and interests of the savvy news audience”.
Adding to the success, Shouneel Charles, Business Head – Digital, Times Network said, “Catering content to the requisites of a wide range of consumers has been the bedrock of Timesnownews.com since its inception. Taking the brand from the consumers' living rooms to their handhelds, Timesnownews.com connects with the NOW generation with its differentiated offerings. In a time of rising digital content disruption and innovation, I am delighted that Timesnownews.com in its short journey has pushed the envelope registering a stunning growth”.
In its continuous attempt to bring most relevant and updated news across different sectors, Timesnownews.com announced its plans to strengthen its multilingual offerings and vertical expansions with the addition of Bengali and Telugu languages to the portal. Currently the portal offers content in English, Hindi, Marathi and Tamil.
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.
