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Hallmark to celebrate Christmas spirit with specials
MUMBAI: With Christmas just a month away, Hallmark plans to fill the air with good cheer through films and a musical special.
On 21 December, the channel will air A Christmas Visitor at 10:15 pm. A family shattered by the past and struggling with the future will be changed by one visitor. In the small American town of New Chatham, Christmas is approaching for the Boyajian family. But a husband, wife and their daughter have lost the desire to celebrate. They have been immersed in grief since the death of their son on Christmas Eve in 1991 during the Gulf War,
The family has forgone the familial comfort and pleasures of the holidays. Things start to turn around when the father picks up a hitchhiker. He agrees to pretend that he knew their beloved son in the war.
On Christmas eve at 9:30 pm, the appropriately titled Silent Night airs: It is set during the second world war in Germany’s Ardennes forest. Soldiers are forced to confront the realities of the war face to face. What they discover is the true meaning of courage and the true spirit of the night on which Christ was born. It stars Linda Hamilton of Terminator fame.
On Christmas Day 25 December the film Santa Jr. takes centrestage at the same time. The focus is on Santa’s son . Chris Kringle, Jr. He is going into the family business, but the reluctant heir to the gift-giving throne isn’t exactly living up to his potential. Therefore he has to learn to trust the Christmas spirit and believe in the magic of giving. After all, the future of Christmas depends on it.
The action continues on Boxing Day with Mr. St. Nick. Santa is all set to retire and turn over the sleigh to his son, Nick St. Nicholas. However junior is too busy soaking up the sun in Miami to have any interest in the on goings at Mistletoe Manor. In addition, a less than noble public relations guy now has junior’s ear, with plans to exploit his royal connections online. It stars Charles Durning and Frasier’s Kelsey Grammer
On 28 December at 10:15 pm the channel has a musical treat in store. A Musical Christmas From The Vatican will air. Famous musicians from around the world perform in front of Pope Paul VI including Canadian rock star Bryan Adams.
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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.
