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Nikhil Sangha’s Happy Anniversary has a powerful social message for all
MUMBAI: While January 24 is observed as the National Girl Child Day across India, Nikhil Sangha’s short film ‘Happy Anniversary’ has a delicate yet poignant message for us all.
The approximately 5 and a half minute short film unleashes a brutal truth that we often tend to dodge. This short film encourages us to increase our levels of empathy and awareness to help bring a crucial balance to the society that we live in.
Versatile actress, producer, model and Miss Asia Pacific 2000, Dia Mirza is also Nikhil’s make-up artist for the short film – “Happy Anniversary”.
Written, produced and performed by Nikhil Sangha himself, ‘Happy Anniversary’ is a must-watch piece of art, that we should not miss to watch. Nikhil looks forward to reaching the desired target audience with an attempt of addressing a change.
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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.
