News Broadcasting
BVITV announces three agreements at MIPCOM
CANNES: Buena Vista International Television (BVITV), the distribution arm of Walt Disney Television International, has announced three deals at the ongoing MIPCOM summit at Cannes. The deals are with Irish terrestrial broadcaster RTE, Germany’s ARD and GMA7 Philippines.
According to the agreement introduced by BVITV to RTÉ, younger viewers across Ireland will be able to enjoy two new action-packed Jetix animated series. This was announced today by EMEA, BVITV vice president sales Alison Homewood and RTE director of broadcast and acquisitions Dermot Horan. Included in the agreement are shows ‘Sonic X and Tutenstein.
Tutenstein will also travel to Germany, according to the new licensing agreement introduced by BVITV to public broadcaster ARD. The agreement was announced by Homewood and NDR head of department, children & family Angelika Paetow.
BVITV’s licensing agreement with Philippines terrestrial broadcaster GMA7 is for features and series. The announcement was made by BVITV-AP VP and GM Steve Macalliste and GMA Worldwide Inc. VP Roxanne Barcelona. With this agreement, viewers in the Philippines will now be able to watch a variety of recent library features such as the action-adventure Shanghai Noon, the blockbuster Kiss of the Dragon and the fun-filled comedy 102 Dalmations. Also included in the agreement is the hit reality series, Extreme Makeover.
News Broadcasting
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.
