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‘King’ content will take over monopolistic media entities, says Arnab Goswami
NEW DELHI: The future of news lies in breaking away from the interdependence of politicians and the media on each other.
Not merely that, but the ebullient editor-in-chief of Times Now Arnab Goswami feels the news centres have to move away from the sole centre Delhi. He also feels money is ‘nothing but an enabler’, but content is the king. “So, good content is supreme” and the Indian media will be global (media) in the next three to four years.
Monopolies will fall and will be taken over by those having good content, he said.
Addressing a session during the recent CII Big Picture, he also felt that the days of a polite editor were gone, and one had to be hard to challenge everything including religion. Speaking of his own experiences, he said he had taken on powerful persons but put them in their place by bringing the citizen first.
Terming the conventional “objectivity in journalism” as “greater rubbish”, Goswami said it was wrong to think that journalism has to be devoid of emotions. In fact, he cited many examples of how Times Now had disrupted the news space to redefine how news is practised.
He urged young journalists to “feel the news to strike the right chord with the audience and express their opinions.”
“When you believe in something, do not be afraid to make it a campaign. The era of polite anchors is over, and no one listens when you do not shout. TV news is fast becoming a change agent and a true reflection of democracy.” He had touched people’s hearts by taking up their cause and turning them into campaigns.
He said the cardinal rule was never to express one’s personal views, but the opinion of the people coming from the heart.
On a personal note, he said one had to take over the reins of the discussion if one had to get a point across.
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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.
