News Broadcasting
Star Majha launches shows on real estate, investments
MUMBAI: Star Majha, the 24-hour national news channel in Marathi, is all set to premiere two new shows beginning 2 March for its afternoon time band. Of these, Happy Homes will be on housing and real estate, and Paisa Zala Motha on investments.
Happy Homes, which will hit the screens every Sunday at 1 pm, will see a repeat telecast at 11 am every Saturday. Paisa Zala Motha will air at 4:30 pm every Sunday and have a same day repeat telecast at 11.30 pm.
Happy Home will give information on the real estate sector, along with advice on various housing-related aspects like Vastu, home improvement, interior decoration, etc. Suhas Paranjpe, accompanied by industry experts, will host the show.
Paisa Zala Motha will discuss IPOs and all kinds of investments and planning. Anchor Nilesh Khare, along with industry experts, will shed light on different kinds of asset managements – equity, mutual funds and fixed deposits. Weekly report and review on forthcoming IPOs, MFs, loans, tax-saving measures, etc. will be discussed on the show.
Start Majha is working hard on its programming front and claims to cater to everyone in a family. Apart from Batmya (news), it has a series for school-goers Abhyaas Majha (My studies); a series for well-being Yoga Majha; a cookery series Khamang, etc.
Speaking about the new programmes, a company spokesperson said, “The new shows Happy Homes, and Paisa Zala Motha have been launched after a thorough research on what the viewers wish to view in the afternoon time-slot, and will be fun and informative.”
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.
