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Aayush Ailawadi joins NDTV as editor – technology & AI
NEW DELHI: One of India’s most recognisable voices in tech and AI journalism, Aayush Ailawadi, has joined NDTV as editor – technology & AI, adding another marquee name to the broadcaster’s expanding digital-first arsenal.
Ailawadi made the announcement with characteristic flair, calling NDTV his “ultimate playground” and teasing followers to expect “maximum screens, maximum geek-outs and more surprises.”
With a career that spans BloombergQuint, India Today, CNBC-TV18, and even All India Radio, Ailawadi is known for making tech talk relatable and fun — whether it’s AI, gadgets, fintech or cybersecurity. His current podcast, Let’s Tech About It, co-produced between LA and Mumbai, has built a loyal community of enthusiasts.
Before this, he served as consulting editor at the RP Sanjiv Goenka Group and was technology editor and anchor at India Today, where he became a staple for millennial viewers tuning in for smart, jargon-free commentary.
In his freelance avatar, Ailawadi has also lent his voice to Discovery, Netflix (Bad Boy Billionaires), and dozens of corporate films — all while doubling up as a scriptwriter, strategist and voiceover artist.
His appointment underscores NDTV’s clear push into the tech vertical — aiming not just to inform, but to entertain, engage and, most of all, translate the complex for India’s growing digital citizenry.
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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.
