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Times Global Broadcasting’s English news channel christened ‘Times Now’
MUMBAI: The Times Global Broadcasting Company Ltd, which has been targeting to launch before the festive season, has christened its English news channel as – – ‘Times Now’.
The 24- hour English news channel has unveiled its name and the visual identity. In a statement issued from Times Global Broadcasting Company the name leverages the popular franchise of the Times Group in the domain of news. Times Now – the name and logo reflects the channels commitment to news gathering, presenting it in a modern form relevant to the changing needs of the urban audience.
The logo has been designed by Giant Octopus, the international design mogul. The broadcasters will be using the logo in a variety of formats on and off air as well as on the website, in interactive television and peripheral materials. The 3-D stylized metallic look of the logo represents the new-age design philosophy, informs the media release.
Times Global Broadcasting Co Ltd chairman Vineet Jain who has been behind christening of brands like Indiatimes, Radio Mirchi and Zoom, said, “The name stands for immediacy and the logo has a cutting edge and distinctive visual appeal”. The blue and red colors bring alive the vibrancy, serenity, warmth and firmness of the brand. ‘Now’ asserts the urgency associated with news. Times Now personifies and integrates the brand values of the Times Group and stands upright with the ‘of the moment’ and “on the go “image for the news channel.”
Giant Octopus has been instrumental in creating and packaging the visual identity for key news and television channels including Fox News and its several affiliates, Al Jazeera, NBC, CBS, ABC, and Discovery & Animal Planet.
The logo development is the result of active participation of Giant Octopus with the creative teams of Times Global Broadcasting, states the release.
Times Global Broadcasting chief executive officer Sunil Lulla said, “Times Now – is for the growing influential urban audience – its name and design appeals to their aspirations and sensibilities – very much the way in which the channel will be relevant and experiential to them.”
Times Now will provide up to the minute news and current affairs from India and around the world. The programming will include news gathered by Reuters from around the world.
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.
