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Crime, trauma, true grit in new shows on Reality TV
MUMBAI: Reality TV is all set with a slew of fresh programmes this month. The new programmes that are being introduced are Burn Center, Caught: Ice Chest Murders, Hollywood and Crime, No Boundaries and Crime Strike.
On the occasion of the launch, Reality TV marketing manager for India and Asia Pacific Flecka Picardo said, “It has been our conscious attempt to provide meaningful, real life, entertainment through the channel. Each of these shows captures how the human spirit can overcome tough and challenging situations with determination and courage.”
Burn Centre examines tragic burn cases, the state of the art treatment given to burn victims at premier medical emergency wards and their road to recovery. It is a traumatic and touching account of burn victims. The show clearly drives the message that every accident victim suffers a very subjective “loss” and hence the best medical aid is achieved with understanding of the individual psychology of each patient. Burn Centre will be aired every Sunday at 8.45 am and repeated at 6.20 pm.
Caught: Ice Chest Murders gives an account of the experiences of cops, detectives and lawyers who have struggled for years to solve some of the most baffling cases in crime. This show reveals the fact that the most seasoned criminals are bound to make crucial mistakes while committing crimes. The programme is an honest portrayal of how careful observation can cause the human mind to come up with insights in solving mysteries and detecting crime. The show will be aired every Friday at 9.40 am and repeated at 3.10 pm and 9.05 pm.
No Boundaries which will be aired every Monday and Tuesday at 9.40 am and repeated at 3.10 pm and 9.05 pm, is a revised series of the existing version of this show. This show is an adaptation of the highly successful and riveting series which is popular in the northern regions of UK. It is a reality based adventure where the leadership, navigational and teamwork skills of the contestants are put to the test while traversing a thousand miles of brutal, unforgiving wilderness.
Hollywood and Crime is a fascinating and thought provoking account of how Hollywood celebrities have had their personal experiences in the dark world of crime. The programme captures a yet unexplored facet of the lives of the rich and the famous and depicts how individual celebrities have handled their personal run-ins with crime and will be aired throughout the week at 8.45 am and repeated at 5.25 pm and 10.00 pm.
On the other hand, Crime Strike is a compelling account of how crime victims have been forced to take the law into their hands. Each episode features civilian crime fighters faced with life or death decisions. The show will be aired at 6.50 pm and 7.15 pm on weekdays and repeated at 10.55 pm and 11.55 pm.
Reality TV was launched in India in February 2003 and is distributed by Zee Turner, the distribution alliance between Zee Telefilms Ltd and Turner International.
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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.
