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Publicis Grp chairman Levy to give Mipcom keynote address
MUMBAI: The Publicis Groupe chairman and CEO Maurice Levy will be giving the keynote speech at this years Mipcom television and entertainment market, which will be held in Cannes from 4 – 8 October.
In his speech to the international television executives on 5 October, Levy will talk about the current and future working relations between the advertising and television sectors.
“Advertisers and broadcasters are increasingly speaking the same language,” notes Reed MIDEMs Television Division director Paul Johnson. “Both sectors are looking at new ways of putting together production financing to create programming that satisfies the needs of broadcasters, advertisers and viewers. Over the past year, we have made significant efforts to provide a venue for television and advertising executives to come together. We are honoured that Maurice Levy has agreed to share his knowledge, experience and vision of the future with our Mipcom audience.”
In addition to Levys keynote address, conference attendees will also be participating in round-table discussions on revenue diversification strategies derived from the advertising sector.
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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.
