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CNN-News18 Wins Big at the 23rd Asian Television Awards 2018
MUMBAI: In line with CNN-News18’s commitment to outstanding journalism, the channel has, once again, been recognized for its exceptional efforts. At the prestigious 23rd Asian Television Awards held in Malaysia, Zakka Jacob, Editor – Output, CNN-News18, has been awarded Best News Presenter for channel’s primetime show – Face-Off Tonight. Along with Zakka, channel’s renowned year-end exclusive chat show series The Bollywood Roundtable hosted by Rajeev Masand has also received the award for Best Talk Show.
Over the years, Zakka has become one of the most credible voices in the highly competitive primetime English news genre. Breaking the clutter, Zakka, with his assertive yet calm demeanor, and sharp questions, provides viewers with nuanced perspectives and substantive analysis. He has over 15 years of experience, anchoring and covering some of the most defining news stories of the last decade.
Hosted by Rajeev Masand, The Bollywood Roundtables features India's finest actors, actresses, and directors who come together to discuss, debate and decipher the art of movie making along with the latest trends in the entertainment industry.
On winning the prestigious award, Rajeev Masand thanked all the filmmakers, actresses, actors and everyone who made Bollywood Roundtables such a huge success.
Zakka dedicated this award to the former Managing Editor of CNN-News, late Mr. Radhakrishnan Nair. On receiving the award he said, “I am truly honoured and blessed to receive the Award for Best News Presenter at the Asian Television Awards for a second time. I would like to dedicate this award to Mr. Radhakrishnan Nair. He was a very close friend and mentor who passed away last year. He taught us to bring forth the best analysis and most credible opinions for our viewers. At CNN-News18, we continue to embody these values to keep up with our exceptional journalistic standards. ”
Launched in 1996, Asian Television Awards is Asian TV industry’s most significant and celebrated event, recognizing excellence in programming, production, and performance. Asian Television Awards is positioned as the only event of its kind within the Asian region and has a reputation of showcasing the best in class quality television production.
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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.
