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Catch the FIFA World Cup Mania on CNN-IBN & IBN7
MUMBAI: Celebrating one of the biggest sporting extravaganzas on the planet, CNN-IBN and IBN7 present an exciting programming line-up that will capture the latest happenings and the action from the football field during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The special programming ‘A Beautiful Game’ on CNN-IBN and ‘Mission Brazil’ on IBN7 will provide a 360 degree perspective on the tournament.
Our panel of experts will add their analytical perspective to the game through special preview and review shows of each match played, and an in-depth examination of the players’ performance in the tournament. Our experts will include renowned former Moroccan football player and renowned football coach, Karim Bencherifa, country’s top football analyst and commentator Novy Kapadia and Shabbir Ali, former Captain and Coach, Indian football team. They will provide the viewers with all the vital highlights and analysis of the matches and cover all aspects of the FIFA World Cup 2014.
Speaking on the special programming line-up for the FIFA World Cup 2014, Rajdeep Sardesai, Editor-in-Chief, IBN Network said, “Football has a massive fan following in India and our extensive programming will be an absolute treat for the football enthusiasts of the nation. The programming will focus on providing extensive coverage of the tournament including unmatched analysis of the strategies adopted by various teams and a scrutiny of the players’ performances.”
Don’t forget to watch ‘THE BEAUTIFUL GAME’ everyday @ 7 AM, 7.30 PM & 11.30 PM only on CNN-IBN & ‘MISSION BRAZIL’ @ 6.30 PM and 8 AM, daily on IBN7.
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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.
