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News18 Kerala’s ‘Malayali of the Year 2023’ awards recognise Kerala’s brightest stars
Mumbai: News18 Kerala is pleased to announce the grand celebration of the ‘Malayali of the Year 2023’ awards, an event dedicated to honoring the extraordinary contributions of individuals and organizations from the vibrant state of Kerala. The event is scheduled to take place at the luxurious Grand Hyatt in Trivandrum on 2 November 2023
News18 Kerala’s ‘Malayali of the Year’ award seeks to recognize people whose steadfast dedication has not only strengthened the foundation of our beloved state but has also propelled Kerala to new heights. The event will honor the dynamic and powerful individuals who have dedicated their lives to making Kerala a better and stronger state, and thereby making India a greater nation.
This year’s ceremony promises to be a star-studded affair with an impressive guest list. These renowned figures have made significant contributions to Kerala’s cultural and social landscape. The esteemed guests gracing the event include actress Revathi; singer K S Chithra; M.A Yusuf Ali – Lulu Group, singer M.G. Sreekumar, and many more
The News18 Kerala ‘Malayali of the Year’ winners are divided into nine categories: Literature; Sports; Traditional Malayali Brand; Music Icons; Malayali Voice; Cultural Icons; Inspirational Women; Global Malayali and Malayali of the Year
The presence of Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, will be the event’s highlight. His participation exemplifies the state’s commitment to recognizing and appreciating the outstanding efforts of those who have made Kerala proud. The News18 Kerala ‘Malayali of the Year 2023’ awards ceremony is set to be an unforgettable evening, showcasing the resilience, creativity, and spirit of Kerala.
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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.
