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Al Jazeera English uncovers the state of Measles in India
MUMBAI: India has one of the highest rates of measles in the world and one of the lowest rates of routine immunization, states International agencies. Nidhi Dutt, Correspondent, Al Jazeera English captures the state of Measles in India in a special news package.
India’s polio eradication campaign, led by the Government and its partners, including the World Health Organization, has been one of the biggest, most complex, and most meticulously implemented vaccination campaigns in human history. In March 2014, India was certified as polio free by the World Health Organisation. The government and global agencies are now trying to use the polio blue print to beat measles, an infection that threatens millions of children across the country.
Prevention is better than a cure, that’s the mantra the Indian government is using as it works to vaccinate hundreds of millions of children against infections like measles. Nidhi Dutt travels to one of the government routine vaccination drives where hundreds of millions of children are getting vaccinations against infections like measles.
Dr. Ajay Ghai, District Immunisation Officer says, “Our first target is to reduce morbidity. We are not at present targeting at eradication or elimination of measles”. Dr Genevieve Begkoyian, Chief of Health, Unicef India said, “We can save four thousand deaths a day in India with immunisation. One of the killers is measles.”
The news package showcases various campaigns that are running to vaccinate the children to protect them from the viral disease Measles.
Tune into Al Jazeera on Dish TV 618 and Tata Sky Channel 533 to catch the news package on July 5, 11.30 PM IST
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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.
