News Broadcasting
Republic TV and R Bharat go live on Flipkart video
MUMBAI: Republic Media Network and Flipkart Video, a video streaming platform of e-commerce giant Flipkart have announced a strategic partnership, in which Republic TV and Republic Bharat’s live news will be available round-the-clock on its over-the-top (OTT) platform.
Republic Media Network is already present on various high-definition OTT platforms such as Republic World, Republic World App, DailyHunt, Hotstar, JIO, Vodafone Play, Ola Play, Justdial, Paytm, Zee5, Airtel TV, Tata Sky, among others.
This strategic partnership will enable the network to further expand its news digital presence on OTT platforms, thereby, giving audiences access to reliable news on any platform of their choice.
With over 5000+plus TV shows and films already available on Flipkart Video, this partnership further gives its users an unrestricted access to quality news and analysis by Republic TV and R Bharat.
Republic Media Network chief executive officer Vikas Khanchandani sadi: “Republic Media Network is available on every smart phone in the country through our exhaustive distribution strategy. News video brings in immense engagement and DAU’s (daily active users) for all kinds of OTT's including video, telco, and non-video OTT platforms.”
“We are seeing scale and huge volumes as smartphone penetration has crossed 450 million bringing in newer audiences and higher consumption with easy access on devices. Believe it will open up opportunities for both brands to create strategic revenue through respective strengths. Republic will see higher monetisation and scale for the network as we expand our viewership base exponentially agnostic of devices and screens in 2020," adds Khanchandani.
News Broadcasting
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.
