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Times Network announces the 5th Edition of India Economic Conclave
MUMBAI: Times Network, part of India’s largest media conglomerate, The Times Group, announces the 5th edition of its annual signature event, India Economic Conclave 2018. Driving this edition’s theme, ‘Shaping India’s $5 Trillion growth agenda’, the two-day conclave will engage, enable and encourage global voices with India perspective through discourses with global visionaries, key policymakers and iconic leaders. With a focus to enable the rapid transformation of India to a global powerhouse, India Economic Conclave 2018 aims to set the tone for constructive dialogues and discussions on the critical points concerning the economy. The landmark event will share the vision and actionable insights to further unleash the true potential of India Inc.
As India progresses to be one of the largest five economies in 2019, India Economic Conclave 2018 celebrates the leadership of Indian economy and will illuminate the businesses opportunities to Rise with India. Present at the event will be some of India’s most influential leaders like Arun Jaitley, Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Piyush Goyal, Minister of Railways & Coal, Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister – Maharashtra, Trivendra Singh Rawat, Chief Minister – Uttarakhand, Amitabh Kant, CEO – NITI Ayog, Sadhguru, Founder – Isha Foundation, Rajesh Gopinathan, CEO & MD – Tata Consultancy Services, Keki Mistry, Vice Chairman & CEO – HDFC Ltd., David Hanson, Founder & CEO – Hanson Robotics, Arianna Huffington, Founder – Thrive Global, Dr. Mark Mobius, Founder – Mobius Capital Partners LLP, Ralph Simon, Founder & Chairman – Mobilium Global and bollywood actor Ranveer Singh amongst others.
The conclave will provide a platform to initiate dialogues on the future of new India and give shape to its $5 Trillion agenda, with a focus on the benefits to the common man from rising India. The signature event aimed at anticipating, formulating and executing strategies, will witness a series of power packed sessions, which will address issues pivotal to the greater economic growth of the nation.
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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.
