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Celebrate creativity on NDTV Prime’s exclusive Art Programming
MUMBAI: Have you ever wondered about how real artists think? Does creativity stem from courage? What is the fuss about the world of art?
Get ready to join the art revolution at NDTV Prime’s specially curated Art Band as they celebrate the deluge of creative expressions through exclusive art programming Monday to Friday@9:30 pm only on NDTV PRIME beginning August 2.
Hitting the gong with ‘Music Hour’ every Monday, the show focuses on independent artists from India and across the world ranging from ancient folk to western classical music and much more. The show will take its viewers on a musical journey to understand cultural diversities in the purest form.
‘Art Insider’ anchored by Nature Morte Gallery’s co-directors, Peter Nagy and Aparajita Jain deconstruct the inner workings of the contemporary art world every Tuesday.
Add the much needed mid week colour to your life with ‘Colour my city’ every Wednesday as the series explores the democratic power of street art and highlights how mere empty walls become pieces of animated conversations.
‘Art Documentaries’ air every Thursday for a special expose on social realities.
From plays to paintings, crafts to contemporary art, with ‘ON ART’ show every Friday nothing will be off limits as this one if its kind magazine show will delve into the magical world of art.
Talking about this new programming venture, Shruti Verma Singh, Head, Strategy & Brand, NDTV Prime said, “Over the past few years, more and more youngsters have begun to buy art in India. NDTV Prime understands the pulse of who’s buying and the questions they are confronted with. The programmes are answers to some of those questions, whether it is ON ART which is a glimpse of what’s happening in the world of art, COLOUR MY CITY which is all about art expressions or the latest addition ART INSIDER which gives you an “inside view” of the Indian Contemporary Arts world with Peter Nagy and Aparajita Jain, co-directors of Nature Morte Gallery. What’s even more encouraging are Corporates coming out in support of the Arts, even on Television. We are truly encouraged by that.”
NDTV recently marked the group’s entry into the world of art with Mojarto.com, India’s leading art discovery and buying platform that curates a large collection of proprietary artworks and collectibles from galleries, artists, brands, stores and designers.
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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.
