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India Today to host key Moscow forum ahead of Putin visit
NEW DELHI: India Today is taking its diplomacy lens overseas with an exclusive, high-powered roundtable in Moscow ahead of president Vladimir Putin’s forthcoming visit to India. The event, organised in association with luxury real estate group BnW Developers, aims to decode the many layers of the India–Russia partnership through a series of sharp, sector-led conversations.
Energy will anchor the discussions, with leading voices from Russian oil, gas, nuclear, renewables, mining and critical minerals offering insights into how the two nations can deepen long-term collaboration. With India increasing its footprint in Russia’s energy ecosystem, the timing could not be more relevant.
The forum will also spotlight life for Indians in Russia, bringing together community leaders, cultural groups and business associations to paint a candid picture of a diaspora that continues to grow in numbers and confidence. Another session turns the spotlight on students. Representatives from the Association of Indian Students in Russia and top universities will discuss safety, academic experience and whether Russia still holds its appeal for medical and technical education.
Given the strategic heartbeat of the relationship, defence will take centre stage too. Industry leaders from Russia’s defence, aviation and technology sectors will join Indian entrepreneurs from pharmaceuticals, FMCG, IT, engineering, logistics, textiles and tea to explore wider industrial synergies and new commercial pathways.
India Today will cover the entire Moscow roundtable across its platforms with expert takes, exclusive interviews and live updates, leading straight into its on-ground coverage of president Putin’s visit to India.
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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.
