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Times Now to feature the vision of ‘Bangalore Tomorrow’
MUMBAI: Starting 21 August, Times Now has launched a series Bangalore Tomorrow showcasing icons like Nandan Nilekani, Dr Devi Shetty, Vani Ganapathy, Arundhati Nag, U R Anantha Murthy and Kiran Mazumdar Shaw providing an account on their vision for the series.
Bangalore Tomorrow, Action Today, For Tomorrow is the new focus on urban trends on the channel. According to an official release, the series has started with ‘I report from Bangalore’, a series of vignettes, where the regular news faces have taken a backseat and the prominent, concerned Bangaloreans are playing the roles of reporters for the city.
As part of its regular news programs, this initiative will present vision, insights and information on the cities infrastructure, environment, crime and emerging industries thereby shaping a vision for Bangalore’s Tomorrow.
Commenting on the special series on Bangalore, Times Now CEO Sunil Lulla said, “As an urbane channel, Times Now regularly focuses on cities and their issues. Bangalore is at crossroads today, with the citizens looking at a lot of action towards making the city look different Tomorrow. It is this essence of Bangalore Tomorrow that we are capturing on the channel.”
With an approach to enthuse participation on presenting viewer’s point of view, the channel has launched an on-ground campaign, wherein the viewers will get a chance to voice their opinion to the camera crews in the city. This is also supported by an aggressive SMS contest to weave in greater interactivity and encourage Bangaloreans to speak up for their city.
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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.
