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Regulatory body needed to monitor implementation: Bharat Kapadia, ‘Chitralekha’
It is good news only if the print media partners, the foreign investors are genuine parties. Print has a tremendous impact on people, much more than that exerted by television – print can still mould public opinion, as has been evident in the election results gone by. It is important that the government thoroughly checks the credentials of foreign investors who are interested in tying up with Indian media. A regulatory body needs to be set up to look into all these issues.
The decision to allow 74 per cent FDI in non-news and non-current affairs segment is a boon for technical and scientific journals in the country.
Bharat Kapadia
Group Editor-Publisher
Chitralekha
Of course, it is also difficult to monitor whether editorial and managerial control remains in Indian hands, as it is always possible to put dummy people on the board it becomes the government’s responsibility to see that the safeguards instituted are implemented properly.
Of course, the decision to allow 74 per cent FDI in non-news and non-current affairs segment is a boon for technical and scientific journals in the country.
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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.
