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Paul Cutler is CNN Intl Asia Pacific’s managing editor
MUMBAI: Paul Cutler has been appointed as the managing editor of CNNs production and newsgathering operations across Asia Pacific. Previously, he was the executive producer of CNN Internationals editorial functions in Hong Kong.
A company release states that this is a senior position within CNNs newly created international directorate. Cutler will oversee the day-to-day Hong Kong based regional news, business, and feature programming as well as co-ordinate CNNs newsgathering across the Asia Pacific region.
CNN Intl MD Chris Cramer adds, “Pauls talent as a hands-on manager combined with his journalistic integrity and broad experience of the Asia Pacific region make him perfect candidate for this challenging role. His knowledge of CNNs editorial and commercial business needs will be invaluable as we continue to develop CNN International and integrate newsgathering.”
A major part of Cutler’s responsibilities will be the CNN Hong Kong integrated television programming, web operation and editorial oversight of CNN Internationals flagship news business and feature programming from the region. Cutler brings to this new appointment three decades of experience and accomplishments in news reporting, production and leadership. Before joining CNN International in Atlanta in 2001, he was the managing editor of TV New Zealand News & Current Affairs.
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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.
