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Bhaiyaji Kahin travels to Karnataka for elections
New Delhi, 30 th April 2018: The Karnataka elections are being viewed as an electoral battle ahead of the General Elections in 2019. The state is witnessing intense and pitched battles between political parties in their bid to win the elections. In order to capture the true flavor of these critical elections, News18 India, has lined up special episodes of its popular show – Bhaiyaji Kahin from ground zero in Karnataka.
Bhaiyaji Kahin will travel to various cities in Karnataka and will give common citizens an opportunity to voice their concerns, grievances, opinions and expectations from the upcoming Election. From local issues such as basic infrastructure and amenities in cities to larger issues concerning the state such as the Lingayat debate and rising farmer suicides, Bhaiyaji Kahin will aim to capture on-ground sentiments of the voters.
Travelling through key constituencies in the state, the anchor of the show will not only gauge the mood of the aam janta but will also determine their levels of satisfaction with the current government and their expectations from the future one. The show will provide common voters a chance to directly engage with local leaders prior to casting their vote.
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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.
