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UK viewers want tougher controls on sexual images in children’s content
MUMBAI: UK viewers want stricter controls over the amount of sex that children are exposed to on television.
In a BBC survey, 86 per cent of respondents felt the government should impose tougher restrictions on sexual images on children’s television and in magazines aimed at children. The aim is to discourage under-16s from having sex.
The BBC’s Healthy Britain survey questioned more than 1000 people on a number of issues including free contraception, sex education and screening services.
As many as 92 per cent of 55 to 64 year olds, and 78 per cent of 18 to 24 year olds backed the idea that the government should be firmer on the issue of sex on children’s content.
While 89 per cent of the respondents supported television campaigns and publicity to promote safer sex and highlight the inherent risks of unprotected sex. 10 per cent were not in favour of such a move.
Meanwhile, 78 per cent of those polled supported spending government funds on free condoms to discourage unprotected sex. The figure rises to 91 per cent in the 18 to 24 age group
The phone poll was conducted for the BBC by ICM between 20 and 22 August across England, Scotland and Wales.
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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.
