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FIA World Motor Sports Council directs FMSCI and MAI
MUMBAI: The World Motor Sports Council of the FIA which met in Paris on 5 July 2006, to adjudicate on the conflict between the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) and the Motor Sports Association of India (MAI), directed representatives of both organisations to merge under the chairmanship of Dr. Vijay Mallya by 1 September 2006.
Failing this the FIA might be constrained to de-recognise both organisations and seek a third alternative.
Nazir Hussain and Counsel C.D.Mehta, represented MAI whilst Rajat Mazumdar and Counsel Y. Bharadwaj represented FMSCI. Dr. Vijay Mallya, who is the chairman of both organisations was also present.
Following the meeting of the World Motor Sports Council Dr. Mallya and Hussain met and agreed to find a satisfactory solution for a merger, keeping in mind the interests of all parties. FMSCI president Rajat Mazumdar stated before the World Motor Sports Council that the FMSCI would comply with the directions of Dr. Mallya, its chairman. Recently, the Government of India, Ministry of Sports confirmed their recognition of the FMSCI as the National Sports Federation. Earlier, the FIA had given it’s recognition to the MAI as its ASN for India.
Dr. Vijay Mallya stated, “The unfortunate disagreements between the FMSCI and the MAI have affected the standing and reputation of our country in the eyes of the international motor sport fraternity. As desired by the World Motor Sports Council of the FIA I am committed to finding an acceptable and permanent solution and I hope that all previously conflicting parties cooperate in the interest of Indian motor sport. It is my dream to bring Formula 1 to India and this will not be possible if conflicts continue.”
Merger talks between the FMSCI and MAI are expected to commence within the next two weeks.
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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.
