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Discovery to feature India-centric documentaries
MUMBAI: The television business is all a matter of perception and Discovery is well aware of this. The broadcaster is trying to boost desi content through documentaries which will showcase the contemporary face of the country.
There is a perception that Discovery is very American in terms of content. The channel has therefore gone on a drive to acquire ready-made films from Indian production houses, showing India in a way that it has never been seen.
Speaking to Indiantelevision.com a spokesperson for the broadcaster said:” We are looking at independent film makers or established production houses to submit films on India that bring out the contemporary face of the country and lesser known facets of India – the common thread running through all the films we are currently airing on Discover India.”
The Discover India hour showcases content dealing with our architecture, mysticism and wildlife every week. However since the programming suffers from a certain element of sameness the channel is looking to diversify. The programmes air every Saturday at 9 pm with repeats on Sunday at 9 am. Discovery is said to have already received over 700 films from producers including the National Film Development Council and the external affairs ministry.
When asked whether Discovery would at an on ground initiative like what National Geographic is doing with Mission Everest the spokesperson said:”We have our own strategy for building viewership and revenues and these do not necessarily include on-ground events.”
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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.
