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ESPN-Star launching ‘Super Selector’ 21 September
It was way back in March that Sony Entertainment Television announced it was brewing its own unique version of reality television centred around cricket, whose driving force would be a great level of interactivity with the viewing public.
Nothing more has been heard on that front but ESPN-Star Sports is readying for launch on September 21 an interactive show of its own to challenge the knowledge of cricket fans with Super Selector.
And the incentive to participate? An opportunity to share the commentary box with cricket legends. Well known actor and cricket enthusiast Naseeruddin Shah will host the preview and review shows of Super Selector. The preview show will discuss the possibilities for the next month while the review show will feature the analysis of the players’ performances around the world.
Super Selector will be the first simulcast feature programme on ESPN and STAR Sports and will be a complete integrated, interactive and innovative cricket game show which provides an opportunity for viewers to demonstrate knowledge of the game. Viewers get a chance to determine if they can do a better job of selecting the best international cricket team than Sunil Gavaskar, Geoffrey Boycott or Ravi Shastri. A dream team will be having five batsmen, four bowlers, one wicket keeper and one all-rounder. The viewer can substitute three team members before the 21st of each month.
While cricket experts nominate their own teams, all the participants will actually get to play this game against the best of talent in the world of international cricket. ESS has created this opportunity exclusively for viewers to get more closely involved in the game of cricket, a company release says.
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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.
