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BVITV (APAC) announces agreement with Hong Kong cable
MUMBAI: Buena Vista International Television Asia Pacific (BVITV-AP) has concluded its first features agreement for first-run movies with Hong Kong Cable.
Subscribers of Hong Kong Cable will be able to watch first-run features such as Pearl Harbor, Kiss of the Dragon, and The Royal Tenenbaums. This announcement was made today by BVITV-AP vice president and general manager Steve Macallister and Hong Kong Cable controller, program development and production Felix To.
Commented Macallister, “We are delighted to be able to broaden our relationship with Hong Kong Cable who will now have access to a wide range of our internationally successful features. We are confident that our schedule-driving movies will contribute to HK Cables continued success as the territorys leading pay TV platform.”
Commented Felix To, “This agreement comes at a time when Hong Kong Cable is increasing its content and productions. We are glad that these wonderful titles have been brought to our viewers as part of an array of exciting new TV.”
Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Michael Bay, Pearl Harbour dramatises the infamous day that jolted America from peaceful isolationism to total war in an epic tale of patriotism, passion and romance. Grossing $ 450 million worldwide, Pearl Harbour focuses on the life-changing events surrounding 7 December, 1941 and the wars devastating impact on two daring young pilots and a beautiful, dedicated nurse.
Martial arts and cinema action superstar Jet Li and visionary filmmaker Luc Besson join forces on Kiss of the Dragon.
The Royal Tenenbaums, the critically acclaimed, quirky adult comedy about a family of dysfunctional geniuses, stars Gene Hackman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelica Huston and Danny Glover and is directed by Wes Anderson.
For BVITV-AP the agreement was negotiated by Asia Pacific regional director of sales Joyce Yeung and Asia Pacific sales manager Mark Chan.
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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.
