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News18 Tamil Nadu announces the third edition of Magudam Awards
News18 Tamil Nadu is once again proud to present the 3rd edition of our flagship initiative the 'Magudam Awards 2019’. Magudam meaning “crown” in Tamil is an Awards platform for celebrating glory of achievement and excellence.
Therebythe awards will be a unique platform to acknowledge and celebrate excellence in the field of Sports, Business, Arts & Literature, Entertainment, Social Service and Science & Technology. These individuals and organisations have worked relentlessly to create a difference in society and their outstanding success stories have made the state of Tamil Nadu proud.
The award distinguishes itself by celebrating not only exemplary individuals and their achievements but also the ideas that have inspired the state and impacted our lives.
The awards adhere to a transparent and robust selection procedure that includes the News18 Editorial Board drawing up a list of nominees, further leading to the final selection of winners by a Jury comprising a select group of distinguished personalities.
Juries
Padma Shri. SudhaRagunathan, Singer
Mr. D. Jayakumar, State Minister
Mr. J Jeyaranjan, Economist
Mrs. Gautami, Actress
Mr. karupalaniappan, Orator & Director
Mr. Suresh Mahalingam, Ex- CEO & MD, Tata AIA
Mr. Vasanthabalan, Director
Mr. Yugabharathi, Writter&Lyrisist
Special Guests participated on 18th October at ITC Grand Chola
Hon’bleDr.TamilisaiSoundararajan, Governor of Telangana
Mr. Mamooty, Actor
Mr. Kamal Hassan, Actor
Mr. Nagarajan, M.D, Ramraj Cotton
Mrs. KushbooSundar, Actor
Mr. Vijay sethupathi, Actor
Ms. Aiswariya Rajesh, Actor
Mrs. Gowthami, Actress
A K Viswanathan, IPS
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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.
