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Alfred Haber to distribute CBS show ‘Ultimate Blackjack Tour’
MUMBAI: Alfred Haber Distribution (AHD) has been appointed as the exclusive international distributor for US broadcaster CBS’ show Ultimate Blackjack Tour.
The show will premiere on 16 September 2006. The second season will kick off in February 2007.
The Ultimate Blackjack Tour combines the casino game, blackjack, with the high-stakes competition of poker. By introducing ‘forced eliminations,’ ‘secret bets’ and a ‘reveal’ of the dealer’s hole card to the audience, the show’s format creates a sense of drama as contestants play both against the dealer and against each other.
Double downs and insurance against a dealer’s showing ace also allow for creative play as the contestants try to out-sense of drama throughout the matches as contestants play both against the dealer and each other. Double downs and insurance against a dealer’s showing ace also allows for creative play as the contestants try to out-beat each other and survive the elimination rounds.
AHD says that Blackjack is by far the most popular table game in casinos throughout the world. With the special elimination format created for this series that forces players to start strategising from the beginning, coupled with a top-notch production team, AHD says that it is confident that the show will be a winner around the world.
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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.
