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Star News’ ‘Jaanbaaz’ to debut on 12 December
MUMBAI: Star News seems to be on a show launching spree. After a succession of new shows like Saas Bahu aur Saazish, Insaaf Ka Taraazu and Sansani, that were launched in the last couple of months, the channel will launch a new show – Jaanbaaz on 12 December at 8:30 pm.
Jaanbaaz will be a half hour weekly show that will laud ordinary people who have risked their lives in order to save someone else’s.
The show will be hosted by one of Star News’ anchor and will be produced in-house. Since people have deep rooted interest in issues like crime etc, this show is yet another way to bring to light those people who go out of their way, even risking their lives to avert a disaster and save the life of someone they don’t know.
The show will have interviews with the victims of the disaster and their family and there will be re-enactments whenever possible. These kind of shows have the potential of attracting viewers and people who otherwise don’t get any recognition for what they do for the community, will be brought to light.
Through Jaanbaaz, Star News will also be giving out a public service message and urge people to help those who are in trouble. There have been so many cases of people dying on railway tracks and in road accidents, and more often than not, people are so indifferent to it and no one is ready to help them. This show will be a message to everyone to step forward and help those in need.
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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.
