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ACER REACHES OUT TO YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS THROUGH THE PITCH SHOW
India is a young country brimming with innovative ideas, with 65 percent of its present population under 35 years of age. Aiming to connect with young minds across the country and helping them realize their true potential, Acer India has partnered with Bloomberg TV India in the show ‘The Pitch’. A one-of-its-kind show, The Pitch invites India’s best entrepreneurs to a contest of skills and business plans.
“India is set to become the youngest country in the world by 2020. Given the increasing significance and visible impact of entrepreneurship, these young entrepreneurs need to be nurtured well. We have always reached to the country’s youth, enabling them with cutting-edge technology. With our association with the Pitch show, we aim to take our youth-connect to another level and encourage young talent in India”, said Mr. S. Rajendran, Chief Marketing Officer, Acer India.
The Friday, 18th October episode of The Pitch show will feature contenders creating innovative television commercials for the top-of-the-line Acer S7 Ultrabook. Every week viewers stand a chance to win an Acer Iconia B1 tablet by answering two simple contest questions. The grand finale of the contest will witness one lucky viewer taking home an Aspire S3 Ultrabook by successfully guessing the final winner of the show.
Ms. Amrit Rai, Business Head – Bloomberg TV India said “As a premier business news channel of India, we believe that we need to deliver more than just stock and trade news. Through ‘The Pitch’ Bloomberg TV India continues to strengthen its commitment to make a difference to viewers’ lives. We have always encouraged the spirit of entrepreneurship in the country. There is no dearth of ideas but the buck always stops at the funds and through this show the winner not only gets the funds but also a direction for his/her idea .With the aim of promoting spirit of entrepreneurship, we are glad to have a global powerhouse like Acer associate with us for this Endeavour.”
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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.
