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ABP ananda makes history by becoming the first television channel to strike gold at the emvies 2013
MUMBAI: ABP Ananda a News Channel makes News and history by becoming the first Television Channel to strike Gold and Silver at the prestigious EMVIES 2013. The EMVIE was introduced by the Advertising Club Bombay, honours measurable and significant contributions in the field of Media.
This year’s EMVIES saw an overwhelming 742 entries from across the country which required more than 100 judges from the Advertising and Marketing fraternityin Mumbai and Delhi. The leading consumer companies like Unilever, Tata Docomo, P & G had participated in the Awards by sending their entries.
ABP Ananda’s “Cholchhe Na Aar Cholbe Na” – a thought leadership campaign on an unprecedented scale struck an emotional chord with the Judges and Viewers to win 2 of the leading metals at the EMVIES.
ABP Ananda was awarded the most prestigious Gold EMVIE in the category of Integrated Campaign – Media / Media Property. It is interesting to note that this category had no Silver or Bronze winners.
ABP Ananda was awarded the Silver EMVIE in the category of Best Media Strategy – Media / Media Property. This was the highest Award in this Category as its pertinent to point out that there were no Gold Winners.
The EMVIES are awarded by the Ad Club Bombay for the most strategic communication campaigns. The EMVIES use the following criteria to judge winners:
– ‘What is the strategic objective’,
-‘What is the big idea’,
-‘How has the idea has been brought to life’
and
-‘What are the results’.
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.
