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CNN-IBN to air series Are we Battle Ready from 12 January
NEW DELHI: Network18’s English news channel CNN-IBN will telecast a week-long series Are We Battle Ready from today.
Says IBN18 Network editor in chief Rajdeep Sardesai, “The Indian defence forces have become a true harbinger of peace and stability in the country as well as in the regions beyond our national borders. As we march in to commemorate achievements of our defence forces, this special series sensitively addresses the problem armed forces are facing and focuses on the countries situation in case of a war.”
Hosted by Anubha Bhosle and Vishal Thapar, the show highlights India’s state of preparedness with regards to the military challenges.
Also with the country celebrating the 61st Army Day on 15 January, the series takes a peep into the countries defence force and depleting Air Squadron that needs to be addressed immediately.
Moreover, the program will discuss the state of weapon in the armed forces and how the lack of nimbleness in India’s defence planning and procurements can be exploited by the enemies.
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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.
