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Zee Media and Greenply unite to honour craftsmen
Mumbai: In a momentous collaboration that amplifies the essence of creativity and recognition, Zee Media Corporation Limited joins forces with Greenply to present the highly anticipated Season 2 of the Hindustan Ki Shaan Awards, 2024. This joint endeavour is a shared commitment to pay tribute to the skill and dedication of carpenters and contractors, shaping the aesthetics of our living spaces. The event will be telecasted on Zee Media channels along with its digital properties.
Stepping boldly into the digital age, Zee Media Corporation Limited, in collaboration with Greenply for Hindustan Ki Shaan Awards Season 2, is not only primed to unveil a grand celebration of craftsmanship but also dedicated to amplifying this spectacle across the digital landscape. In the contemporary hub of connectivity, Zee Media Corporation Limited looks forward to orchestrating a meticulously curated promotional extravaganza.
Through strategically shared stories and showcases of the extraordinary creations by carpenters and contractors, their talent is poised to resonate widely. This digital facet of the collaboration adds a dynamic layer, underscoring that Hindustan Ki Shaan Awards Season 2 transcends traditional boundaries, offering an immersive and inclusive experience. Central to Season 2 is the release of the official anthem, ‘Humein Aage Badhna Aata Hai’, a soul-stirring composition by the legendary Padma Bhushan awardee, Shri Udit Narayan. Composed by the highly acclaimed Nilotpal Bora, the anthem serves as a lyrical celebration of the indispensable role played by carpenters in shaping the spaces we call our own.
Greenply Industries VP of Marketing Yatnesh Pandey speaks on the essence of the awards, stating, “Hindustan Ki Shaan (HKS) Awards is an immersive tribute to the carpenter & contractor community, the heartbeat of the interior design industry. Through various programs, we engage, support, and upskill them. With HKS, our endeavour is to recognise the immense talent of the carpenter community and give them a platform to showcase their craftsmanship.”
Echoing this sentiment, Zee Media Corporation Limited marketing head Anindya Khare highlighted, “Our partnership with Greenply for Hindustan Ki Shaan Awards Season 2 is more than a collaboration; it’s a collective effort to recognise and honor the craftsmen whose hands create the magic within the walls of our homes. This collaboration is a testament to our joint commitment to fostering an environment that appreciates and applauds the artisans behind the scenes.”
To know more about the Hindustan Ki Shaan Awards, visit: https://www.greenply.com/hindustan-ki-shaan-awards
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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.
