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Doordarshan floats Rs 7 crore tender to modernise editing rooms
NEW DELHI: India’s public broadcaster is giving its editing rooms a digital makeover. Prasar Bharati has floated a fresh open e-tender to supply non-linear editing systems for the Doordarshan network, signalling a renewed push to modernise how the national broadcaster cuts, polishes and packages its content. The tender, issued on December 16, invites Indian manufacturers and suppliers to step in with new-age editing muscle.
At the heart of the plan is the procurement of 46 non-linear editing suites, along with a centralised licensing server, at an estimated cost of Rs 7 crore, inclusive of taxes. In plain terms, this is the kit that turns raw footage into watchable television, faster, cleaner and with fewer frayed nerves in the control room.
The bids will follow a two-stage process, with technical and financial submissions to be filed online through Prasar Bharati’s e-procurement portal. The technical bids are scheduled to be opened on January 19, 2026. An earnest money deposit of Rs 21 lakh has been set, while the delivery timeline is pegged at three months from the award of the contract.
Only Indian bidders are eligible, in line with government procurement rules, and the broadcaster has spelt out a long list of conditions covering everything from digital signatures to performance guarantees. Micro and small enterprises, however, get some breathing room, with exemptions on earnest money where applicable.
For Doordarshan, the tender is less about shiny new machines and more about keeping pace in a world where speed, clarity and workflow matter as much as the story itself. As screens multiply and attention spans shrink, the broadcaster is betting that better tools behind the scenes will help its content stay sharp on screen.
Tender documents and detailed specifications are available on the Prasar Bharati and government e-procurement portals, with pre-bid clarifications to follow as outlined in the notice.
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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.
