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IN10 Media’s Ishara resumes shooting, set to bring fresh content
Mumbai: The IN10 Media Network’s general entertainment channel, Ishara, has resumed the shooting of its original shows, which remained suspended for weeks due to the second wave of the pandemic.
The shows Agni-Vayu, a romantic thriller, Paapnaashini Ganga, a mythological show, and family drama, Janani have begun shooting for new episodes while adhering to all the government rules to protect its cast and crew, the channel announced on Friday.
“The pandemic hit us hard, and like many other industries, the media and entertainment sector was no exception. With shoots getting cancelled, the broadcasters had to make do with reruns of existing shows or bring back older popular shows to the small screen,” said the channel in a statement.
Launched on 1 March, Ishara, is known for its version 2.0 of Indian soap operas. The shows cater to the changing mindset of the audiences while keeping the Indian culture and traditions intact.
Ever since the restrictions were announced on 14 April, television producers and broadcasters in Maharashtra had been struggling to run daily shows and bring fresh content. One of the worst-affected states, Maharashtra has now shown a consistent slowdown in the number of new infections in June, following which the state government began easing its strict rules in stages.
“With the situation improving and the government easing the restrictions, the GEC is ready to once again entertain the audiences with new plots & twists,” it announced on Friday.
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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.
