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Times’ Anuj Katiyar joins BTVi, aims at impactful content & strategic mktg (updated)
MUMBAI: Times Now’s marketing head Anuj Katiyar has joined BTVi as the head of marketing and research.
A source close to the development confirmed the news to www.indiantelevision.com that Katiyar has replaced Shivi Chopra. Katiyar will report to BTVi COO Monica Tata.
BTVi COO Monica Tata said, “We believe that Anuj’s expertise in the marketing and research domain will be a valuable asset to the channel. His knowledge and experience will help BTVi brand to scale new heights.” Katiyar said, “BTVi comes from an extremely strong lineage of great content. This year, we will focus on building BTVi into a strong brand backed by rich and impactful content, coupled with strategic marketing initiatives.”
Katiyar’s previous stint was with Times Now as the marketing head. He worked with Times Now for over two years. Before joining Times Network, he worked with Zee Learn as the head of marketing and research.
A post-graduate from N.L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research, Katiyar was also associated with the companies such as UTV where he worked as the senior manager of marketing, and Viacom 18’s Colors as the marketing manager.
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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.
