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Disney-Pixar new distribution deal may go sour
MUMBAI: In an interesting turn of events, Walt Disney Co. president and chief operating officer Robert Iger said that it was unlikely that Disney would strike a new distribution deal with Pixar Animation Studios according to international agency reports.
Pixar had begun talks with Disney on extending their partnership but apparently the two couldn’t agree on new terms that would be more favourable to Pixar.
Pixar has reportedly met with other studios and says it has plenty of time to strike a new deal. Disney has distributed such Pixar films such as Toy Story, Monsters Inc and last year’s big hit, Finding Nemo.
Animosity between Disney CEO Michael Eisner and Pixar chief Steve Jobs has been said to have been the catalyst in Pixar’s decision in January to abruptly decide on breaking off the contract renewal negotiations with Disney.
Interestingly, earlier in the year Eisner has publicly expressed hope in recent months that the two could continue their relationship beyond the current contract, which expires at the end of next year.
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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.
