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The 5th Edition of Times NOW & ICICI Bank NRI of the Year Awards to unveil state of the art trophy designed by Poonam Soni
MUMBAI: Following the reverberating success of the past 4 editions, Times NOW & ICICI Bank returns with the 5th edition of the prestigious NRI of the Year Awards 2018 powered by Global Indian International School (GIIS), to salute the winning spirit of the global Indian. NRI of the Year Award, recognises the achievements and contributions of global Indians from different walks of life. Adding to the glory and celebrations this year, a unique trophy has been specially designed by India’s celebrated jewellery designer Poonam Soni.
Symbolizing success, the trophy has been brought to life using crystal, denoting purity and positivity, with a platinum finish that makes the statue the epitome of power. The trophy depicts a winner with one leg forward signifying continuous advancement and a globe that represents unlimited world power. Regarded as a pioneer of bespoke jewellery in India, Poonam Soni has been creating unique, extraordinary and exquisitely handcrafted jewellery pieces over the last three decades. Each of her pieces are works of art that have stories to tell. It is her artists’ eye for colour, detail and imagination that she has brought to the vision for this year’s trophy.
The trophy will be unveiled at the Times NOW & ICICI Bank NRI of the Year Awards 2018 to be held in Mumbai on July 11, 2018 at Grand Hyatt.
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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.
