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New York Festivals International Television & Film Awards Announces 2014 Grand Jury
MUMBAI: New York Festivals® International Television & Film Awards™ announced the 2014 Grand Jury.
NYF’s TV & Film Awards Grand Jury represents over 150 of the most respected and innovative minds working in the television and film industry today, ensuring diversity and unequaled fairness. This esteemed jury is comprised of award-winning producers, journalists, writers, actors, creative directors, art directors, filmmakers, composers, and programming executives. Nominated from over 40 countries around the globe, these prominent executives play a pivotal role in selecting the World’s Best TV & Films™. Their stellar reputations in the industry ensure that all the entries are given the utmost in professional consideration.
“We recruit our Grand Jury members from all over the world. We think that points of view from many countries present a 360 perspective. They are award-winning producers, director, writers, editors, who are working on projects now.” said Rose Anderson, Executive Director, New York Festivals Television & Film Awards. “The most common feedback from our judges is the unique experience of viewing programs, stories, and news on a global level. They comment that they are impressed with the quality and diversity of the programs, presentations, and promos they view.”
To view the complete list of 2014 Television & Film Awards Grand Jury members and recent updates visit: Grand Jury.
The 2014 Television & Film Awards is still accepting entries. Entry details and competition rules and regulations can be found on the NYF Television & Film Awards website www.newyorkfestivals.com. To view a complete list of categories visit:
http://www.newyorkfestivals.com/main.php?p=2,3,6.
All entries in the 2014 competition will be judged online by the Grand Jury using NYF’s unique judging platform. Award-winning entries will be announced at the NYF International Television & Film Awards on April 8th at the 2014 NAB show in Las Vegas. All competition winners will be promoted via media partners, international press releases, social media, publicity campaigns and featured in the Showcase on the New York Festivals Television& Film Awards website.
Press inquiries are welcome and should be directed to Gayle Mandel: gmandel@internationalawardsgroup.com
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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.
