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Sahara increases telecast of ‘Chacha Chaudhary’ to four times a week
MUMBAI:Sahara TV’s kids’ fantasy serial Chacha Chaudhary will now air four days a week.
The show that has been airing from Mondays to Wednesdays at 7 pm, will now be telecast on Thursday as well. Chacha Chaudhary, that claims to be the first serial based on the Indian cartoon character by the same name, is portrayed by Raghubir Yadav.
Speaking on the initiative, Sahara TV vice-president (publicity, promotions & PR) Priya Raj said: “Backed by Raghubir Yadav’s sterling performance and aided by the latest computer graphics and innovative special effects, Chacha Chaudhary has gained a tremendous following. We have therefore decided to increase its frequency based on viewers’ feedback.”
Ketan Mehta’s Maya Entertainment produces the serial, with Mohit Jha wielding the director’s baton.
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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.
