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NBSA hauls up news channels; fines them, demands apology

MUMBAI: The News Broadcasting Standards Authority (NBSA) has issued a missive to New Delhi Television Ltd’s English and Hindi language news channels NDTV 24×7 and NDTV India to apologize on air for a news report they aired in October 2015.

The report is related to the lynching of a man in Nahan, Shimla. The two channels had blamed the lynching on specific religious groups, naming them in their headlines.

A detailed order issued by justice R.V. Raveendran, chairperson of the authority, said, “NBSA decided that the broadcaster (both channels) be directed to air its regret/apology for attributing the lynching to some named religious groups, apparently without verification of facts.”

Both the channels have been asked to air the apology before 25 July prior to their 9 pm news.

In another order, the NBSA asked News24 to submit an expression of regret and assure that it would adhere to the principles of self-regulation after it felt that one of its programmes on allegations against functionaries of a political party did not adhere to the norms related to objectivity.

Of these three one agreed to indiantelevision.com that it would abide by the NBSA’s order. News24 editor in chief Anuradha Prasad said, “We will abide by NSBA’s guidelines and will have a scroll running on our channel.”

Attempts to connect with NDTV met with no response. But one can expect it to run an apology.
Other channels also got a rap on their knuckles and were asked to say sorry. ETV Chhattisgarh had run a programme titled Vampires which was found violative of the norms. The NSBA has imposed a Rs 1 lakh fine on ETV Bangla and asked it to display apology after it felt that its coverage of an incident in Jadavpur University flouted the norms related to impartiality and objectivity. NBSA has asked ETV UP/Uttarakhand to run an apology and air versions of some persons regarding whom news reports had been telecast.

July 21, 2016
NBSA hauls up news channels; fines them, demands apology

MUMBAI: The News Broadcasting Standards Authority (NBSA) has issued a missive to New Delhi Television Ltd’s English and Hindi language news channels NDTV 24×7 and NDTV India to apologize on air for a news report they aired in October 2015.

The report is related to the lynching of a man in Nahan, Shimla. The two channels had blamed the lynching on specific religious groups, naming them in their headlines.

A detailed order issued by justice R.V. Raveendran, chairperson of the authority, said, “NBSA decided that the broadcaster (both channels) be directed to air its regret/apology for attributing the lynching to some named religious groups, apparently without verification of facts.”

Both the channels have been asked to air the apology before 25 July prior to their 9 pm news.

In another order, the NBSA asked News24 to submit an expression of regret and assure that it would adhere to the principles of self-regulation after it felt that one of its programmes on allegations against functionaries of a political party did not adhere to the norms related to objectivity.

Of these three one agreed to indiantelevision.com that it would abide by the NBSA’s order. News24 editor in chief Anuradha Prasad said, “We will abide by NSBA’s guidelines and will have a scroll running on our channel.”

Attempts to connect with NDTV met with no response. But one can expect it to run an apology.
Other channels also got a rap on their knuckles and were asked to say sorry. ETV Chhattisgarh had run a programme titled Vampires which was found violative of the norms. The NSBA has imposed a Rs 1 lakh fine on ETV Bangla and asked it to display apology after it felt that its coverage of an incident in Jadavpur University flouted the norms related to impartiality and objectivity. NBSA has asked ETV UP/Uttarakhand to run an apology and air versions of some persons regarding whom news reports had been telecast.

July 21, 2016
Den Networks confirms S N Sharma appointment as CEO

MUMBAI: A few days ago Indiantelevision.com reported that S N Sharma would be re-joining Den Networks after departing from it a year and a half or so ago. The report was based on sources and it was unconfirmed. Today Den Networks informed the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) that Sharma will indeed be re-joining the national cable TV MSO Den as its chief executive officer (CEO) with immediate effect. Erstwhile CEO Pradeep Parameswaran will continue to work with the company as an advisor to the company.

A cable TV industry veteran Sharma has over 30 years of experience of which over 25 years have been in media. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communications and a Master’s degree in Business Administration.

DEN Networks chairman & managing director Sameer Manchanda said that he was happy to welcome Sharma back to the DEN family. Said he: “We are confident of Sharma’s unparalleled experience in the cable TV Industry and under his able leadership DEN will scale greater heights in time to come. DEN’s cable TV partners and associates on the ground are all geared up to work in perfect coordination to adopt new systems and technologies for better monetisation of investments.”

July 19, 2016
Den Networks confirms S N Sharma appointment as CEO

MUMBAI: A few days ago Indiantelevision.com reported that S N Sharma would be re-joining Den Networks after departing from it a year and a half or so ago. The report was based on sources and it was unconfirmed. Today Den Networks informed the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) that Sharma will indeed be re-joining the national cable TV MSO Den as its chief executive officer (CEO) with immediate effect. Erstwhile CEO Pradeep Parameswaran will continue to work with the company as an advisor to the company.

A cable TV industry veteran Sharma has over 30 years of experience of which over 25 years have been in media. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communications and a Master’s degree in Business Administration.

DEN Networks chairman & managing director Sameer Manchanda said that he was happy to welcome Sharma back to the DEN family. Said he: “We are confident of Sharma’s unparalleled experience in the cable TV Industry and under his able leadership DEN will scale greater heights in time to come. DEN’s cable TV partners and associates on the ground are all geared up to work in perfect coordination to adopt new systems and technologies for better monetisation of investments.”

July 19, 2016
Eighth NT Awards evening a roaring success

It’s a night that the news industry will remember for a long time.

The beautiful ballroom at The Lalit in New Delhi wore a dazzling look and excitement was in the air on 29 June 2016. The chandeliers above and mirrors reflected the gaiety of those in attendance: the who’s who of the Indian news television ecosystem. Cheers and applause broke out from time to time as peer and rival professionals went up on stage to receive their respective awards.

The occasion: indiantelevision.com’s Eighth News Television Awards (NT Awards). CEOs, reporters, editors, tech executives and what have you all came out in droves to celebrate success and excellence for the work they put in while informing and entertaining their viewers daily. Marathi, Hindi, English and Telugu channel reps all came together under one roof, forgetting deadlines and pressures of newsbreaks for a day, showing solidarity and unity at the extravaganza.

The NT Awards 2016 received over 900 entries across 43 categories from more than 30 news channels operating in the space of English, Hindi, Telugu and Marathi. A stellar jury -consisting of senior print and television news professionals – completed the judging process recently.

Price Waterhouse Coopers was the tabulator for the awards process.

The night of glory saw a packed house as over 100 awards in various categories were given by stalwarts from the fields of sports, politics, society and culture.

Congratulating the winners, indiantelevision.com group founder & CEO Anil Wanvari said, “The news TV business in India is extremely vibrant and is evolving uniquely as compared to the rest of the world. We at indiantelevision.com have been responding to this evolution and are delighted to work with the industry and news veterans to recognise the best efforts that each of them is putting in. I trust our initiative will help raise the standards of the news industry talent further.”

Some of the dignitaries present at the award function were Murli Manohar Joshi, Shashi Tharoor, Aroon Poorie, Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Sambit Patra, among others.

Top domestic mobile handset maker Gionee was the title sponsor of indiantelevision.com’s Eighth NT Awards.

Commenting on the ceremony, Gionee India CEO & managing director Arvind R Vohra stated, “The response to NT has been exceptional. Some of the most influential personalities of the country attended the night. I must congratulate Indiantelevision.com Group for putting up a great show. Looking forward to associate again next year.”

indiantelevision.com group director (Revenue and Commercial) Anoop Wanvari said, “The NTs this year are bigger and better. It’s seen an immense growth in credibility and impact over the past eight years. We are glad to have Gionee as the title partner this year, taking the endeavour to even greater heights. We also would like to thank all our other support partners.”

The evening saw around 500 guests – consisting of professionals from the TV news ecosystem – attend and cheer for the winners as they took away galores of prizes.

Awards were given for the best in categories like crime shows, sports shows, technology, documentaries with limited episode, TV news presenter, TV news anchor, investigative feature, investigative news report, entertainment news show et al.

Some of the big take aways for the night were Barkha Dutt-Best TV News Anchor (English), Ravish Kumar- Best TV News Anchor (Hindi), Rajeev Masand-Entertainment News Anchor, Harikrishna-TV News Presenter (Telugu), Vinayak Gaikwad- Best TV News Presenter (Marathi), ITV Editorial Special Award for TV News Presenter- Sudhir Chaudhary. Special Hall of Fame recognition went to Ashok Venkatramani of ABP NEWS.

Click here for Full list of Winners:

NT Awards 2016 was anchored by noted stand-up comedians Sorabh Pant and Angad Singh Ranyal, whose quips had everyone in splits throughout the evening.

The Spotlight Partners included CNNNEWS18, IBN7, Silver Partners ABP ASMITA, ABP LIVE, Akamai, Support Partners CNBC Awaaz, CNBC TV18, TV9.Tellychakkar.com and Radioandmusic.com were the Online Media Partners. The event was executed and produced by indiantelevision.com’s ITV 2.0 Productions.

June 29, 2016
Eighth NT Awards evening a roaring success

It’s a night that the news industry will remember for a long time.

The beautiful ballroom at The Lalit in New Delhi wore a dazzling look and excitement was in the air on 29 June 2016. The chandeliers above and mirrors reflected the gaiety of those in attendance: the who’s who of the Indian news television ecosystem. Cheers and applause broke out from time to time as peer and rival professionals went up on stage to receive their respective awards.

The occasion: indiantelevision.com’s Eighth News Television Awards (NT Awards). CEOs, reporters, editors, tech executives and what have you all came out in droves to celebrate success and excellence for the work they put in while informing and entertaining their viewers daily. Marathi, Hindi, English and Telugu channel reps all came together under one roof, forgetting deadlines and pressures of newsbreaks for a day, showing solidarity and unity at the extravaganza.

The NT Awards 2016 received over 900 entries across 43 categories from more than 30 news channels operating in the space of English, Hindi, Telugu and Marathi. A stellar jury -consisting of senior print and television news professionals – completed the judging process recently.

Price Waterhouse Coopers was the tabulator for the awards process.

The night of glory saw a packed house as over 100 awards in various categories were given by stalwarts from the fields of sports, politics, society and culture.

Congratulating the winners, indiantelevision.com group founder & CEO Anil Wanvari said, “The news TV business in India is extremely vibrant and is evolving uniquely as compared to the rest of the world. We at indiantelevision.com have been responding to this evolution and are delighted to work with the industry and news veterans to recognise the best efforts that each of them is putting in. I trust our initiative will help raise the standards of the news industry talent further.”

Some of the dignitaries present at the award function were Murli Manohar Joshi, Shashi Tharoor, Aroon Poorie, Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Sambit Patra, among others.

Top domestic mobile handset maker Gionee was the title sponsor of indiantelevision.com’s Eighth NT Awards.

Commenting on the ceremony, Gionee India CEO & managing director Arvind R Vohra stated, “The response to NT has been exceptional. Some of the most influential personalities of the country attended the night. I must congratulate Indiantelevision.com Group for putting up a great show. Looking forward to associate again next year.”

indiantelevision.com group director (Revenue and Commercial) Anoop Wanvari said, “The NTs this year are bigger and better. It’s seen an immense growth in credibility and impact over the past eight years. We are glad to have Gionee as the title partner this year, taking the endeavour to even greater heights. We also would like to thank all our other support partners.”

The evening saw around 500 guests – consisting of professionals from the TV news ecosystem – attend and cheer for the winners as they took away galores of prizes.

Awards were given for the best in categories like crime shows, sports shows, technology, documentaries with limited episode, TV news presenter, TV news anchor, investigative feature, investigative news report, entertainment news show et al.

Some of the big take aways for the night were Barkha Dutt-Best TV News Anchor (English), Ravish Kumar- Best TV News Anchor (Hindi), Rajeev Masand-Entertainment News Anchor, Harikrishna-TV News Presenter (Telugu), Vinayak Gaikwad- Best TV News Presenter (Marathi), ITV Editorial Special Award for TV News Presenter- Sudhir Chaudhary. Special Hall of Fame recognition went to Ashok Venkatramani of ABP NEWS.

Click here for Full list of Winners:

NT Awards 2016 was anchored by noted stand-up comedians Sorabh Pant and Angad Singh Ranyal, whose quips had everyone in splits throughout the evening.

The Spotlight Partners included CNNNEWS18, IBN7, Silver Partners ABP ASMITA, ABP LIVE, Akamai, Support Partners CNBC Awaaz, CNBC TV18, TV9.Tellychakkar.com and Radioandmusic.com were the Online Media Partners. The event was executed and produced by indiantelevision.com’s ITV 2.0 Productions.

June 29, 2016
Countdown to the eighth ‘NT AWARDS’ speeds up!

MUMBAI: It’s epic! And nothing could get bigger! There are less than 24 hours left for the eighth edition of biggest and most credible news television awards, indiantelevision.com’s News Television Awards to begin!

The Who’s who and the movers & shakers of the Indian news television fraternity will assemble under one roof in New Delhi’s The Lalit on 29 June. The fabulous night will commence from 7pm onwards.

The NT Awards 2016 received over 900 entries across 43 categories from more than 30 news channels operating in the space of English, Hindi, Telugu and Marathi. A stellar jury — consisting of senior print and television news professionals – completed the judging process recently. Price Waterhouse Coopers is the tabulator for the awards process. Top domestic mobile handset maker Gionee has come on board as title sponsor for indiantelevision.com’s Eighth NT Awards.

“Over the years Indiantelevision.com’s NT Awards have emerged as ‘the memorable honour’ for those operating in the news television business. The judges are industry peers, and, we are the only ones that have taken this route for commemorating the truly vibrant Indian News Television ecosystem,” says Indiantelevision.com group founder, CEO & editor in chief Anil Wanvari. “Our partnership with mobile manufacturer Gionee for the awards indicates the tremendous amount of respect the the company has for those operating in the news TV sector in an evolving scenario. The judging is over and we look forward to a fabulous evening with all the professionals from the news television business.”

Owners, directors and CEOs’ of media companies and TV channels, politicians, editors, reporters, technicians, celebrities and sportsmen are expected to attend the function, which will be anchored by noted stand-up comedians Sorabh Pant and Angad Singh Ranyal.

The Spotlight Partners include CNNNEWS18, IBN7, Silver Partners include ABP ASMITA, ABP LIVE, Akamai, Support Partners include CNBC Awaaz, CNBC TV18, TV9. Tellychakkar.com and Radioandmusic.com are the Online Media Partners. The event is executed and produced by indiantelevision.com’s ITV 2.0 Productions.

So who will win the coveted Best Anchor Award, who will go home with Best The News Reporter recognition? For answers, stay logged on as we will update the winner list post the event. Till then, keep reading indiantelevision.com and as they say, all roads lead to the NT Awards!

June 28, 2016
Countdown to the eighth ‘NT AWARDS’ speeds up!

MUMBAI: It’s epic! And nothing could get bigger! There are less than 24 hours left for the eighth edition of biggest and most credible news television awards, indiantelevision.com’s News Television Awards to begin!

The Who’s who and the movers & shakers of the Indian news television fraternity will assemble under one roof in New Delhi’s The Lalit on 29 June. The fabulous night will commence from 7pm onwards.

The NT Awards 2016 received over 900 entries across 43 categories from more than 30 news channels operating in the space of English, Hindi, Telugu and Marathi. A stellar jury — consisting of senior print and television news professionals – completed the judging process recently. Price Waterhouse Coopers is the tabulator for the awards process. Top domestic mobile handset maker Gionee has come on board as title sponsor for indiantelevision.com’s Eighth NT Awards.

“Over the years Indiantelevision.com’s NT Awards have emerged as ‘the memorable honour’ for those operating in the news television business. The judges are industry peers, and, we are the only ones that have taken this route for commemorating the truly vibrant Indian News Television ecosystem,” says Indiantelevision.com group founder, CEO & editor in chief Anil Wanvari. “Our partnership with mobile manufacturer Gionee for the awards indicates the tremendous amount of respect the the company has for those operating in the news TV sector in an evolving scenario. The judging is over and we look forward to a fabulous evening with all the professionals from the news television business.”

Owners, directors and CEOs’ of media companies and TV channels, politicians, editors, reporters, technicians, celebrities and sportsmen are expected to attend the function, which will be anchored by noted stand-up comedians Sorabh Pant and Angad Singh Ranyal.

The Spotlight Partners include CNNNEWS18, IBN7, Silver Partners include ABP ASMITA, ABP LIVE, Akamai, Support Partners include CNBC Awaaz, CNBC TV18, TV9. Tellychakkar.com and Radioandmusic.com are the Online Media Partners. The event is executed and produced by indiantelevision.com’s ITV 2.0 Productions.

So who will win the coveted Best Anchor Award, who will go home with Best The News Reporter recognition? For answers, stay logged on as we will update the winner list post the event. Till then, keep reading indiantelevision.com and as they say, all roads lead to the NT Awards!

June 28, 2016
Eighth NT Awards judging ends

NEW DELHI: A stellar jury – consisting of senior print and television news professionals – completed the judging of indiantelevision.com’s Eighth News Television Awards in Delhi last weekend. They spent more than two and a half days judging 600 Hindi and English news TV entries from 15 news channels.

Earlier this year, other juries had adjudicated on the Telugu and Marathi entries in Hyderabad and Mumbai respectively. The Eighth NT Awards received 300 submissions from 13 Telugu channels and 180 entries from Three Marathi News channels.

Top domestic mobile handset maker Gionee has come on board as title sponsorof indiantelevision.com’s Eighth NT Awards.

Gionee presents indiantelevision.com’s Eighth NT Awards are to be held on 29 June 2016 in New Delhi’s Hotel Lalit.

Price Waterhouse Coopers is the tabulator for the awards process.
An exciting and fun-filled evening is planned for 29 June with stand up comedians hosting the awards. Entry will be by invitation only.

June 27, 2016
Eighth NT Awards judging ends

NEW DELHI: A stellar jury – consisting of senior print and television news professionals – completed the judging of indiantelevision.com’s Eighth News Television Awards in Delhi last weekend. They spent more than two and a half days judging 600 Hindi and English news TV entries from 15 news channels.

Earlier this year, other juries had adjudicated on the Telugu and Marathi entries in Hyderabad and Mumbai respectively. The Eighth NT Awards received 300 submissions from 13 Telugu channels and 180 entries from Three Marathi News channels.

Top domestic mobile handset maker Gionee has come on board as title sponsorof indiantelevision.com’s Eighth NT Awards.

Gionee presents indiantelevision.com’s Eighth NT Awards are to be held on 29 June 2016 in New Delhi’s Hotel Lalit.

Price Waterhouse Coopers is the tabulator for the awards process.
An exciting and fun-filled evening is planned for 29 June with stand up comedians hosting the awards. Entry will be by invitation only.

June 27, 2016