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Cinevistaas CEO C Gurunath puts in his papers
MUMBAI: C Gurunath, chief executive of Cinevistaas, has put in his papers after 10 years in the production house.
Prior to joining Cinevistaas, Gurunath was director of Doordarshan Mumbai and Bangalore.
Speaking to indiantelevision.com on the reason of quitting, Gurunath said, “After 10 years, I felt I needed a change in environment. My stint at Cinevistaas has been an excellent experience. In the last decade, I have seen the company grow to what it is. Today it is a brand name in itself and I am very happy that I was a part of it.”
Emphasising that the parting was cordial and friendly, Gurunath said that he was taking a break for the time being but would definitely be staying in the media business.
Gurunath had taken voluntary retirement after quitting DD and then decided to join Cinevistaas.
Speaking on the same Cinevistaas chairman Prem Kishen says, “It’s been a pleasure working with Gurunath and he is like a family member now after being with us for 10 years.”
When queried whether any new appointments would be made to fill the vacant spot, Kishen replied in the negative.
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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.
