News Broadcasting
Times Network targets jet set with Luxury Time across six channels
MUMBAI: Ever got the liberty to choose a platform for the consumption of your favourite content? And no, we are not talking about digital but our own traditional television. Times Network is launching a new show titled Luxury Time. The show is placed on the weekend primetime slots of not one or two but across six of its channels- ET Now, Times Now, Magicbricks Now, Romedy Now HD, Romedy Now SD and MN+.
Reason: not dissecting the audience but giving it the power to choose a platform, whether they want to watch the show on the news channels or English entertainment channels.
Slated to go on air from 27 August, the debut season will comprise of 12 episodes of 30 minutes each and will span across categories like travel, lifestyle, personal care, accessories, fashion, gourmet, gadgets and premium stationery. The show promises to showcase luxury in the true sense – luxurious living, aspirational brands, gourmet cuisines, exotic destinations and the likes.
Luxury Time is targeted at the 10.2 million strong English speaking audience and aims to be an international barometer of luxury and sophistication. It has been shot internationally and in various places within India with a bank of three to four shows ready.
“The luxury industry in India is a fast growing industry with an average growth rate of 15 per cent to 20 per cent. Being the strongest in the English language space, reaching to 67 per cent of the English speaking audience, our network attracts the leisured and privileged class of the HNIs,” says Times Network president revenue Ashit Kukian. “This makes the network and the show the best platform for luxury industry to connect with its target audience and offer viewers unique experiences within the world of luxury.
Each episode will feature notable experts and celebrities who will talk about the latest trends in each of the categories. The show promises top brands such as: Bulgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin, Chopard co-president and creative director Caroline Scheufele, Tag Heuer CEO Jean-Claude Biver, Breitling VP Jean-Paul Girardin, Maharaja Gajendra Singh ji of The Ummaid Bhavan Palace in Jodhpur, jewelry designer Nirav Modi, fashion designer Raghavendra Singh Rathore and Gauri Devidayal, Partner – The Table, etc.
He further added “It is expected that in 2020, the average age of an Indian will be 29 years, which reflects that the spending power of this population will continue to grow and they will be spending over 40% of their monthly income on some of the world’s largest luxury brands. And keeping the same in mind, the timing for launching the show now was most appropriate to reach millennial’s who are ready for exclusive experiences. Luxury Time will showcase forward-thinking ideas in luxury travel, business, culture, fashion, food and technology.”
Though the show has no sponsors or advertisers on board as of yet, Kukian believes that once the first episode goes on air, advertisers and viewers will latch onto it automatically. “We have clearly gone with the content need and are open for an advertiser to get on board. Brand integration definitely is a good opportunity and can happen in the future,” he added.
Given the strength of the group, Luxury Time will be promoted across all the networks’ channels. Once it gets good traction, the channel will strategize the show’s marketing on various other mediums.
It will be interesting to observe what benefits will this window to the luxury world bring for the entire network.
| Channels | Date / Days | Original Telecast | Repeat Telecast |
| Times Now | 27th & 28th Aug (Sat & Sun) | 6:30 PM | 11:30 AM |
| ET Now | 27th & 28th Aug (Sat & Sun) | 10:30 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Magicbricks Now | 27th & 28th Aug (Sat & Sun) | 6:30 PM & 10:30 PM | 3:30 PM & 6:30 AM |
| Romedy Now HD | 27th & 28th Aug (Sat & Sun) | 10:00 AM | 8:30 AM |
| Romedy Now SD | 27th & 28th Aug (Sat & Sun) | 10:00 AM | 8:30 AM |
| MN+ | 2nd & 3rd Sep (Friday & Sat) | 8:30 PM | 9:00 AM |
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.
