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‘Raamkhilavaan’s’ suspended animation to continue
MUMBAI: Raamkhilavaan CM n Family, the Sabe TV spoof that was not intended as a spoof, does not seem destined for an early comeback.
After Bihar chief minister Laloo Prasad Yadav’s Rashtriya Janata Dal supporters dragged the satellite channel, and the serial’s cast and crew to court, claiming defamation, the twice weekly show had to be taken off air after just a month of being on air. The series, that launched on 5 August, was taken off after the first week of September.
According to a Sabe TV spokesperson, the case pending in the Patna high court, is expected to reach a verdict by the end of September. The channel hopes to get a positive reprieve from the Supreme Court if the Patna court order goes against it.
The serial revolves around a self-serving chief minister who has mastered the art of manipulating democracy for personal gain. In his nefarious projects, he is abetted by his scheming wife Imarti and daughters Rajneeti, Party, Ghotali and Sarkar, named after important political junctures of their father.
The writer-producer of the serial, Ashwini Dheer, claims that only the wig is the common factor between his protagonist and Laloo Prasad Yadav. Apart from Raamkhilavaan, the channel had introduced three other new shows around the same time, but the spoof was the only show which managed to attract the most publicity due to its colourful albeit controversial content.
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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.
