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Girliyapa and UN Women aim to celebrate women with ‘India’s Next Top Role Model’
MUMBAI: For eons women have tried to break the system whilst fighting for an equal footing in all walks of life. Behind all the glitz and glamour there are a bunch of on unsung sheroes who have worked to shatter the glass ceiling across generations thus paving the way for future generations .This year, on the occasions of International Women’s Day, Girliyapa – the women centric channel from the house of The Viral Fever (TVF) has collaborated with the global champion for gender equality UN Women. As an extension of their global campaign 'Comedy for Equality', the satire titled ‘India’s Next Top Role Model' not only tackles the issue of gender equality but also puts a spotlight on these unsung women warriors who have changed the dynamic of the system.
Starring Gul Panag, Parul Gulati and Mehek Thakur, the video ‘India’s Next Top Role Model' brings forth stories of 3 Sheroes – Captain Prem Mathur (Gul Panag) who went on to be become India’s first female pilot, Priya Jhingan (Parul Gulati) – the first women to become an Indian army cadet and Rukhmanibai Raut (Mehek Thakur) who raised the age of consent for women across India.
Sarjita Jain, Brand Head – Girliyapa said “Women have worked tirelessly, to strive for a society that allows equal opportunities. And yet there are there are those who remain unsung, in spite of all they’ve done to shatter the glass ceiling and paved the way for future generations. This Women’s Day Girliyapa aims to celebrate these unsung sheroes, who can hopefully act as inspirations for millions once these stories are told. We’re honoured to partner with UN Women & Mythos for this cause to spread awareness and instill hope and confidence in Indian women to believe in themselves"
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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.
