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NDTV Indian of the Year 2024 to celebrate trailblazers shaping modern India
MUMBAI: NDTV Indian of the Year returns with its much-anticipated 2024 edition, celebrating exceptional Indians whose remarkable contributions have left a lasting impact on the nation and beyond. With its legacy as the pioneer of the Indian of the Year platform, NDTV continues to spotlight extraordinary achievers across diverse domains such as politics, business, sports, entertainment, and more. The theme for this year, ‘Celebrating India – Inspiring Excellence’, encapsulates the spirit of innovation and achievement propelling the country forward.
The prestigious event, set to take place on 6 December 2024 in New Delhi, will feature a stellar line-up of luminaries and leaders across various fields, highlighting the immense talent and achievements that define modern India. Attendees will include prominent personalities like External Affairs minister S. Jaishankar, I&B minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Commerce and Industry minister Piyush Goyal, business stalwarts such as Gautam Hari Singhania and Roshni Nadar Malhotra, actors Rajkummar Rao and Ananya Panday, and the multi-talented entertainer Kapil Sharma, among others.
Past editions of the NDTV Indian of the Year have celebrated icons who have shaped India’s narrative, including cultural legends like Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan, cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar, India’s G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant, Chandrayaan-3 visionaries, and tech luminary Satya Nadella. This year’s event promises to continue the tradition by recognising individuals who embody innovation, resilience, and excellence.
The 2024 edition boasts a distinguished jury featuring RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, chairman, Sanjiv Goenka, veteran actor Asha Parekh, advertising guru Piyush Pandey, former supreme court judge A.K. Sikri, former Sebi chairman U.K. Sinha, and former chief of the Naval Staff, Karambir Singh. Supporting the jury’s deliberations, Grant Thornton serves as the trusted Consulting Partner.
The event will be aired live across the NDTV network on 6 December, showcasing the achievements of India’s finest talents and honouring their contributions to shaping the nation’s future.
NDTV Indian of the Year 2024 stands as a grand celebration of excellence and the indomitable spirit of India, bringing together visionaries, innovators, and changemakers under one roof.
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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.
