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IBN 7 to air special series for Ganesh Chaturthi
MUMBAI: To celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi IBN 7 has lined up an 11-day long series ‘Ganpati Bappa Moriya’ beginning from 15 September. The series will feature daily aarti at the Siddhivinayak temple in Mumbai along with daily half-hour evening specials at 7:30 pm.
Besides IBN 7 will bring live the daily morning aarti from the Siddhivinayak temple in a special 10-minute segment at 5 am with repeats at 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 am.
As a part of the celebration the channel will feature issues like the history of the festival, special Ganpati pandals and events and how they are funded, how the famous life-size Ganesha idols are made and other aspects of the festivities with special focus on Mumbai. The series will also deal with environmental issues and noise pollution, how celebrities celebrate the occasion, a look at the tallest Ganpati’s across the country and the differences and similarities between the way Indian families observe Ganesh Chaturthi in India and abroad – highlighting the global extent of the festival.
The series will conclude with a one-hour long special show on 25 September which is the day of Ganpati Visarjan. The one-hour show to be reported by celebrity anchors from various Visarjan spots will look at the special traffic arrangements made to accommodate thousands of people taking to the streets and celebrity.
IBN 7 managing editor Ashutosh said, “Ganesh Chaturthi is without a doubt one of the biggest festivals to be celebrated in India. Our special programming line-up will bring the viewers every aspect of the festival – from the daily aarti to the behind-the-scenes arrangements that go into making this such a grand celebration.”
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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.
