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IBN 7 wraps up 2006 with slew of shows
MUMBAI: IBN 7 has lined up an array of shows for the evening of 31 December. From astrology to comedy to Bollywood, its a mix of back to back light and entertaining shows.
The channel kicks off with Best of Superstar at 7:30 pm, followed by Bejan Daruwala Special at 8 pm which is a one hour show focusing on Daruwala’s predictions for celebrities in the upcoming year. Then there is Best of Hanste Hanste at 9:30 pm, a montage of snippets taken from the various comedy shows, and The Lighter Side of Life – A Comedy Show at 10 pm, a spoof on the major news events of the past year.
In addition, IBN 7 will also showcase a programme called IBN 7 Asar: Agar IBN 7 Na Hota to Kya Hota? which will feature past exclusive stories undertaken by the channel like Bhookh, Dr Shaitan, Bemaut, Roopkund etc. This show will be aired on 30 December at 9:30 pm.
Each of these shows on 30 and 31 December will be repeated all through the day on 1 January 2007.
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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.
