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ShowBox channel expands its reach across India through DD Free Dish
MUMBAI: ShowBox – a youth-centric, 24 hour music channel by IN10 Media Network strengthens and expands its national reach. Available on all major distribution channels including Airtel Digital TV, TATA Sky, Dish TV, DEN, Hathway, Siti Networks and Videocon DTH, the youth-centric music channel is now available on Doordarshan’s direct-to-home (DTH) platform DD Free Dish. The channel went live on 1st December 2019.
In line with its brand proposition of 'Apna Music Apna Swag', ShowBox aims to reinvigorate the current music scenario with a range of innovative programming, along with providing a platform for local music and independent musicians. The channel resonates with the idea of celebrating India’s ‘Desi Swag’ and has an extensive range of musical shows like ‘The Projection Room’ hosted by renowned film critic Mayank Shekhar; ‘Music Box Office’, a one-hour weekly show reviewing latest music videos, albums; ‘Superhits – With Drama Queen Swati’, a compilation of super-hit songs anchored by popular Red FM 93.5 RJ Swati; and ‘Swag Star’, a chat show featuring celebrities from the nation sharing insights on their latest projects.
Commenting on the launch, ShowBox CEO Rajiee M Shinde said, “We are thrilled and excited to be part of DD Free Dish. We are looking forward to entertain and enable the DD Free Dish users with premium and best of musical entertainment. This distribution deal will not only boost our reach but also opens newer avenues to collaborate and associate with a larger audience base.”
ShowBox Channel is also available on MX Player for viewers to enjoy music anytime anywhere. Tune-in to ShowBox on DD Free Dish and enjoy a desi swag of music, celebrity shows, conversations and more.
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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.
