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CNN News18 & 92.7 BIG FM join hands to fight the pothole menace
MUMBAI: With the arrival of the monsoons across India, one big problem that has resurfaced yet again just like every year are Potholes. Continuous rains have exposed the terrible condition of roads in various cities. Against this backdrop, CNN-News18 is doing a special campaign ‘#WhyThesePotholes?’ in partnership with 92.7 BIG FM on the issue of potholes on Indian roads. The campaign is bringing real life stories of people affected by the potholes along with a status check on the work done by municipal corporations in metro cities.
The initiative aims to highlight the plight of commuters in front of government officials and provide possible solutions to the problem. The one-week long campaign comprises stories that highlight the fatalities caused every year due to the potholes. Some of the stories include a case study of a father who lost his 3 year old son and his ongoing legal battle, a Citizen Journalist who has measured the length and breadth of potholes in Delhi, live stories with MCD & BMMC and challenges people are facing in areas with big potholes.
Further amplifying the messaging, both CNN-News18 and 92.7 BIG FM are also engaging people by asking them to share photos and videos of the potholes in their city.
You can become a part of the campaign and highlight issues related to potholes by sharing photos and videos on Whatsapp/08800591092, Facebook/News18CJ and Twitter @News18CJ
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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.
