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Murdoch back to number one on MediaGuardian power list
MUMBAI: News Corp chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch is back to number one position on the MediaGuardian 100 list, the annual ranking of media executives in the UK.
BBC director-general Greg Dyke, who occupied top spot ahead of Murdoch at number two, has tumbled to 89 this year.
The BBC’s new chairman, Michael Grade, a new entry on the list, bagged the second position. The chairman of regulator Ofcom, David Currie maintained his number three spot, whereas, the new chairman of ITV, Sir Peter Burt, numbered four at the list and chief executive of Channel 4, Mark Thompson, made his way up to number six..
Other television executives on the top 100 list include Channel 4 chairman Luke Johnson (26), ITV chief executive Charles Allen (30), Sky Networks’ managing director Dawn Airey (32), RTL Group’s chief executive Gerhard Zeiler (40), BBC One controller Lorraine Heggessey (54), Five’s chief executive Jane Lighting (60) and finally ProSieben’s Haim Saban, who just made the list at 99.
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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.
