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Indiacast organises “News18 India Dialogue 2019” for the first time in the US
MUMBAI:IndiaCast today announced the launch of its first edition of India Dialogues in the US for CNN-News18’s international beam, News18. This event was held in partnership with Dish Network LLC.
IndiaCast distributes News18 across the US, UK, Middle East and Singapore and the Channel is a favourite destination for Indian diaspora for news from India across politics, business, entertainment, sports etc.
IndiaCast, along with the News18 team have envisioned India Dialogues as a platform that will help NRI’s stay connected with India – actively participating in conversations on issues and developments that are shaping the country. Given that the upcoming General Elections are a focal point of interest at present, the first India Dialogues focused on the same with an emphasis on the evolving geo-political situation in the region. The audience at the event was be able to engage in a discussion with top commentators including BJP leader Shri Seshadri Chari, the highly decorated former Military Secretary of the Indian army Lt. General Syed Ata Hasnain and the highly acclaimed Political & Social thinker Shri Ajoy Bose. The event will also feature the Consul General of India, New York Honourable Shri Sandeep Chakravorty who will address the gathering.
The event was held on Friday 5th April, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency, Exchange Place, New Jersey, USA.
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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.
