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  • Cranes sofware to assist CNN-IBN on poll count

    Cranes sofware to assist CNN-IBN on poll count

    NEW DELHI: Even as voters are getting ready to cast their votes in the fifth and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections tomorrow, news television channels are gearing up to give live coverage of the results as they come in and trends that emerge on the counting day, 16 May.

    Cranes Software International Limited (Cranes) will analyse the findings of opinion and exit polls as well as do the analysis of early trends for the CNN-IBN TV news channel on the counting day.

    Dr Rajeeva Karandikar, Cranes Software executive vice president, a former professor at the Indian Statistical Institute, has been driving this exercise along with the team from the Analytics Group of Cranes. The team uses Cranes’ in-house statistical software product Systat and its derivatives to analyse the data.

    In January and February 2009 as a run up to the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, the Cranes Software team analysed data collected during the opinion poll commissioned by CNN-IBN. The raw data was collected by CSDS – the Center for the Study of Developing Societies under the leadership of noted psephologist Yogender Yadav, while the statistical analysis and implications of the data on the final composition of the Lok Sabha was presented by Karandikar in a TV program anchored by Rajdeep Sardesai on CNN-IBN.

    The Cranes team has been involved in assimilating, analysing and preparing the raw data received from AC Nielsen for use in the graphics that go on air. The team at Cranes uses their powerful statistical analysis and graphics software – Systat, to run statistical models on early counting trends and make early seat projections of the final composition of the house. The graphics team at CNN-IBN then renders the findings into graphs which are then telecast on the CNN-IBN channel along with IBN7 (Hindi), IBN Lokmat (Marathi) and occasionally on CNBC channels.

    This exercise is to take place again during the post election coverage on CNN-IBN between 13 May and 17 May.

  • CNN-IBN to telecast ‘Punjab’s Forgotten Women’ on weekend

    CNN-IBN to telecast ‘Punjab’s Forgotten Women’ on weekend

    NEW DELHI: CNN-IBN is set to telecast a special woman-centric show during the weekend that will discuss the plight of women in Punjab. Titled Punjab‘s Forgotten Women, the show will feature the lives of Punjab‘s women who exisit under religious rituals and social obligations dictated by family, clan and caste.

    Says IBN18 Network editor-in-chief Rajdeep Sardesai, “Through this initiative, we aim to create awareness about the problems faced by these women and hope to bring about a change in their lives.”

    The 30 minute show uncovers the unseen side of the misery suffered by women in Punjab. The show will meet widows suffering with HIV/Aids with an aim to find out the problems that such women face after the death of the only earning member of the family.

  • CNN-IBN & IBN7 to air special series on cricket’s ‘Golden Generation’

    CNN-IBN & IBN7 to air special series on cricket’s ‘Golden Generation’

    NEW DELHI: CNN-IBN and IBN7 will telecast a six-episode special series on Indian cricket called Golden Generation, from 7 February onwards.

    The series will telecast every Saturday at 7.30 pm on CNN-IBN and at 10 pm on IBN7 with a a repeat telecast at 10:30 pm on CNN-IBN.

    Says IBN18 Network editor-in-chief Rajdeep Sardesai, “Golden Generation is a special documentary that acknowledges and admires the six rare talents of Indian cricket. The show is an attempt to bring for its viewers their journey of these legends and their heroic triumphs.”

    The show’s first episode depicts the journey of former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly from childhood to becoming few of India’s greatest cricketers. The final episode will focus on Sachin Tendulkar. The series will also interview coaches, friends and families of these players to explore the unseen side of the them.

    According to the channel, Golden Generation will feature the legacy left behind by these great cricketers and the huge mark they continue to make on Indian cricket and the ‘men in blue’.

  • Madhavan Nair & team named CNN-IBN Indian of the Year 08

    Madhavan Nair & team named CNN-IBN Indian of the Year 08

    NEW DELHI: The third edition of CNN-IBN Indian of the Year award held in the capital witnessed G Madhavan Nair and team Chandrayaan being declared as the CNN-IBN Indian of the Year 2008.

    G Madhavan Nair and Team Chandrayaan also bagged the award in the category of Public service sector.

    Says Network 18 managing director Raghav Bahl, ” The year 2008 was an extraordinary year in terms of global economic crisis. The year taught everybody from politicians to policy makers to businessmen lessons on how to manage crisis. For businessmen 2008 was a year to stop running on bloated balance sheets and begin fresh management of accounts while for policy makers it was time to check the policies again in order to save the Indian economy from further effects of economic crisis as the time when the crisis had begun the country was relatively safe as compared to other economies.”

    Meanwhile veteran Hindi cinema actor Dilip Kumar was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement award and New Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit was conferred with Special Achievement award.

    Assistant sub inspector late Tukaram Omble and the Mumbai Police who fought bravely at the time terror attack on 26 November, 2008 were bestowed with the award of Extraordinary Service to the Nation.

    “CNN-IBN Indian of the Year award recognises the outstanding contributions of Indians in various categories. This initiative is an attempt to recognise the contribution of individuals who stood first amongst equals,” adds IBN18 Network editor-in-chief Rajdeep Sardesai.

    Earlier on 30 January, CNN-IBN had announced the category-wise winners which included Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar in Politics, while Olympic Gold medalist-Abhinav Bindra was declared the winner in Sports category. The category of Business saw HDFC Bank MD Aditya Puri as the winner and Aamir Khan was announced as the winner in the Entertainment sector.

    Finally, the Global Indian award went to AR Rahman.

    The winners were chosen through a four-tier election process, where the IBN 18 editorial board drew the list of nominees; followed by voting of the electoral college and the citizens of India and the jury having ratified it. The process was audited by Ernst & Young.

  • CNN-IBN to air cookery show Secret Kitchen on 17 and 24 January

    CNN-IBN to air cookery show Secret Kitchen on 17 and 24 January

    NEW DELHI: CNN-IBN will telecast the first part of its cookery show Secret Kitchen on 17 January at 12.30 pm. The second part will be telecast on 24 January at 6.30 pm.

    Hosted by Bikramjit Ray, the two special episodes aims to showcase the finest of cuisines and history behind them across cities like Hong Kong, Belgium and Sri Lanka.

    Says IBN 18 Network editor-in-chief Rajdeep Sardesai, “Secret Kitchen, our flagship series on hidden and dying recipes, had garnered viewer interest in the previous two seasons. This two-part Secret Kitchen international season is an effort to bring to our discerning viewers the international cuisines as discovered by our host. We hope that our viewers relish the same once again.”

  • CNN-IBN to air series Are we Battle Ready from 12 January

    CNN-IBN to air series Are we Battle Ready from 12 January

    NEW DELHI: Network18’s English news channel CNN-IBN will telecast a week-long series Are We Battle Ready from today.

    Says IBN18 Network editor in chief Rajdeep Sardesai, “The Indian defence forces have become a true harbinger of peace and stability in the country as well as in the regions beyond our national borders. As we march in to commemorate achievements of our defence forces, this special series sensitively addresses the problem armed forces are facing and focuses on the countries situation in case of a war.”

    Hosted by Anubha Bhosle and Vishal Thapar, the show highlights India’s state of preparedness with regards to the military challenges.

    Also with the country celebrating the 61st Army Day on 15 January, the series takes a peep into the countries defence force and depleting Air Squadron that needs to be addressed immediately.

    Moreover, the program will discuss the state of weapon in the armed forces and how the lack of nimbleness in India’s defence planning and procurements can be exploited by the enemies.

  • CNN-IBN to air season two of ‘Citizens for Earth’ from 10 January

    CNN-IBN to air season two of ‘Citizens for Earth’ from 10 January

    MUMBAI: CNN-IBN is set to air the second season of its flagship series Citizen for Earth from 10 January.

    The series will consist of five episodes which will be aired every Saturday at 9.30 pm and Sunday at 11.30 am and 5.30 pm.

    Says IBN18 Network editor-in-chief Rajdeep Sardesai, “Wildlife really is the untamed natural essence of our environment. India, the land of diversity with its immense variety of flora and fauna, is the ideal place for the wildlife enthusiasts. But today many fascinating species are endangered and it is important to save them. The second season of Citizens for Earth is an effort to work towards not only enlightening our viewers but also highlighting the people who have contributed in saving the endangered animals in the country.”

    The series will be hosted by Bahar Dutt and will have episodes like ‘Storm in the Rann’ which will take viewers on a jeep safari through the Rann of Kutch and will show how pink flamingoes and Indian wild ass survive the harsh landscape of the desert.

    ‘Queen of Chambal will highlight the story of the endangered Indian Gharial and wildlife conservationists and activists who are fighting to save the Indian Gharial.

    ‘The Big Cat Special’ episode will be about big cats like the Tiger, the Lion and the Leopard. ”Turtle Trouble’ focuses on the beaches of Orissa which are home to Olive Ridley Turtles that are dying due to over fishing and developments along the coast. 

    Finally, ‘The Monkey Mania’ episode will introduce 13 new species of monkeys like ‘Hoolock Gibbon’ and ‘Golden Langur’ found in north east India.

    The first season of Citizens for Earth took viewers to six major destinations like Ladakh, Mumbai, Lakshwadweep, Goa, North East and the river Krishna that are under threat due to global warming.

  • Hindi news channels fall from record viewership

    Hindi news channels fall from record viewership

    MUMBAI: During the week following the live terror strike coverage in Mumbai, viewership of news channels have seen a dip as audiences have migrated back to Hindi general entertainment channels to watch fresh content of their popular shows. The genre has seen a 7.3 per cent drop in share to end the week ended 6 December at 9.6 per cent (Tam, HSM, 4+, C&S).

    The 60-hour coverage of the high voltage drama had pulled the Hindi news genre to a record high of 16.1 per cent in genre share from an average of 6.7 per cent in the prior four weeks (26 October to 22 November).

    In the Hindi news genre, Aaj Tak is the top-rated channel with a 20 per cent market share for the week ended 6 December (according to Tam data, C&S, 15+, HSM). Next in the pecking order are Star News and India TV with a share of 16 per cent each. Zee News has a 11 per cent market share, while IBN7 has garnered 10 per cent and NDTV India 8 per cent. News24 and Samay have got 5 per cent each while Tez held a 3 per cent share.

    India News and Live India pocketed 2 per cent each.

    Among the English news channels, Times Now rules the roost with 33 per cent market share (Tam, C&S, All India, 4+). Following next is CNN-IBN with 30 per cent, while NDTV 24X7 has captured 26 per cent. Headlines Today holds a 10 per cent share.

  • CNN-IBN to air show on Olympics gold medalist Bindra

    CNN-IBN to air show on Olympics gold medalist Bindra

    MUMBAI: CNN-IBN is celebrating the victory of India’s first ever individual gold medalist Abhinav Bindra. The English news channel will air an hour-long show Abhinav Bindra-The Goldfinger with Rajdeep Sardesai.

    Airing on 29 August at 8 pm, the show will unfold 13 years of rigorous practice, dedication and never ending hope that went into making Abhinav Bindra the 10 meter air rifle gold medal champion.

    In the show, Sardesai will talk to Bindra’s parents, teachers and coach. The show will engage sports enthusiasts and school children from across the country to ask questions to Bindra. Bindra will speak his heart out with Sardesai sharing his hidden talent of painting and other such facts.

    IBN Network editor-in-chief Rajdeep Sardesai says, “The show Abhinav BIndra -The Goldfinger is a celebration of the moment that Abhinav Bindra brought to the country. The show gives a peek into Abhinav’s life beyond the shooting range from his parents, school teachers and coach”.