News Broadcasting
CNBC TV18’s Shereen Bhan and Megha Vishwanath turn singers in newsroom
MUMBAI: Who says news anchors and reporters are boring fuddy-duddy folks who only research and track developments through the day?
Well Shereen Bhan and Megha Vishwanath, who work for CNBC TV18 as managing editor and assistant editor respectively, show they are not in this twitter post they put out on Sunday, 12 April 2020.
In the video, Vishwanath is playing the guitar – and that too pretty dexterously – and Bhan belts out the John Denver classic Country Roads, which many of us can’t get enough of. And mark our words, Bhan sure can sing. She is pretty much on key and makes you feel good. They go on to mix it with Lucky Ali’s Milke Bichad Na to Dastoor Ho Gaya and both do a pretty good job of it. Before finally switching to Country Roads once again.
The duo finally sign off with a pretty sheepish giggle. And they have tagged the post as “newsroom jamming”.
So, remember guys, unlike most of us who are at home, these two are actually trudging their way bravely to the news studio, working their butts off to bring viewers the latest in the time of COVID-19.
Hats off to these unsung heroes of the pandemic!
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.
