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  • India TV’s election 2024 coverage gets a flavorful twist with new shows

    India TV’s election 2024 coverage gets a flavorful twist with new shows

    Mumbai: India TV, a prominent news broadcaster known for its innovative approach to news coverage, has come up with extraordinary ideas for groundbreaking lineup of new shows dedicated to providing in-depth coverage and analysis of the much-anticipated 2024 general elections in India. As the only newsgroup with CTV-first news channels in the country, India TV continues to set new standards in journalism by offering viewers a diverse range of programs aimed at informing, engaging, and empowering the public in the realm of elections.

    India TV’s new programming lineup includes “Abki Baar Kiski Sarkaar,” “Jaati Ganit,” and “Chunav 360,” each providing unique perspectives on the upcoming 2024 general elections. “Abki Baar Kiski Sarkaar” takes a forward-looking approach, airing twice daily, Monday to Friday at 10 am and 7 pm, to predict potential election outcomes through expert insights and data-driven analysis, offering viewers a glimpse into India’s future political landscape. Meanwhile, “Jaati Ganit” airs daily at 10.20 pm, delving into the influence of caste dynamics on voter behavior and political outcomes, shedding light on an often-overlooked aspect of the electoral process. “Chunav 360,” airing daily at 7.20 pm, provides viewers with a comprehensive view of the elections, covering campaign strategies, voter sentiments, and various dimensions of the electoral landscape, ensuring a holistic understanding of the electoral process.

    Aap ki Adalat, one of the most renowned shows in India, will also provide viewers with exceptional insights into various viewpoint on elections directly from the leaders themselves, hosted by the esteemed Anchor Rajat Sharma. The special edition of Aap ki Adalat focusing on elections will offer the latest updates on each leader’s perspective, revealing secrets never disclosed before. The appearance of Madhavi Lata and Revant Reddy as guests on Aap ki Adalat was a success. Prime Minister Modi even took to Twitter to praise Madhavi Lata’s episode, hailing it as one of the finest shows.

    India TV’s new programming lineup also includes “कॉफ़ी पर कुरुक्षेत्र” and “400 Ka Root,” two shows designed to offer viewers unique insights into the upcoming 2024 general elections. “कॉफ़ी पर कुरुक्षेत्र” is set to air daily at 6 pm provides a casual yet insightful setting for discussing election-related matters over coffee. On the other hand, “400 Ka Root” is dedicated to decoding the intricate mathematics behind elections, analyzing constituencies, voting trends, and key battlegrounds covering impact of south India politics on national elections.

    “Muqabla” engages directly with the audience, capturing their diverse viewpoints and sentiments on the elections. “Bike reporter” presents a unique approach to news coverage, with a TV anchor traversing India on a bike to deliver amplifies voices and perspectives of the people, reflecting their opinions, views, and support concerning the 2024 elections. Together, these shows epitomize India TV’s commitment to delivering comprehensive and diverse coverage of one of the nation’s pivotal democratic events.

    “Modi Aur Musalman” delves into the pulse of Muslim-majority areas during the 2024 elections, offering insightful feedback and perspectives. Through “Pradhanmantri Kaun Banega,” a packaged show, viewers are presented with comprehensive coverage of the election landscape. “Maidan e-Jung” brings ground reporting to the forefront, offering a raw and unfiltered view of the political battleground. Finally, “Hot Seat” ignites discussions on various electoral seats across India, dissecting their significance and potential impact on the broader political spectrum.

    With the launch of these new shows, India TV aims to provide viewers with an in-depth understanding of the 2024 general elections, revamping viewing experience for the audience, ensuring they stay informed and engaged throughout the electoral journey. By combining timely updates, expert analysis, and engaging discussions, India TV continues to uphold its reputation as a trusted source of news and information for millions of viewers across the nation. As the countdown to the elections begins, viewers can look forward to insights and compelling debates on India TV, reaffirming its commitment to delivering excellence in journalism.

  • Sony AATH celebrates Mahalaya with ‘Mahalayar Mahautsab’

    Sony AATH celebrates Mahalaya with ‘Mahalayar Mahautsab’

    Mumbai: Sony AATH, one of the most loved Bengali general entertainment channels, is all set to celebrate Mahalaya by bringing in a special surprise for its viewers. The channel aims to keep the festive fervour alive with a day-long programming line-up curated with content dedicated to the glory of the mighty Maa Durga. Titled ‘Mahalayar Mahautsab’, the property will air on Sony AATH on 14 October 2023.

    Mahalaya, a significant day in the Bengali calendar, marks the beginning of Devi Paksha and is celebrated with great enthusiasm. Recognising the cultural importance of this occasion, Sony AATH has curated a day-long special segment ‘Mahalayar Mahautsab’ from 05:00 am till 05:00 pm.

    It starts with Debir Dashrup at 05:00 am sharing details about Adishakiti’s 10 forms and the story associated with each roop. The episode portrays that when evil forces oppress the good, the Goddess appears in various forms to destroy them. It is followed by Atho Sati Parbati Katha starting 09:00 AM depicting the story of Sati’s marriage with Lord Shiva and her birth as Goddess Parvati. The viewers will see how Goddess Parvati, like Sati, won Lord Shiva over by her penance and got married to him.

    At 10:00 AM, Gopaler Mahalaya will screen a special episode around the Durga Puja festival and Mahalaya. Shaktirupini Durga at 01:00 PM will take viewers through the legend that showcases Goddess Durga combating demonic forces that threaten peace, prosperity, and dharma to reinstate the power of good over evil. The line-up ends with Asurnashini Maa at 02:00 pm, depicting the story of Goddess Parvati becoming Goddess Katyayani and killing Mahishasura to become Mahishasuramardini, the destroyer mother of demons.

    Don’t miss out on Sony AATH’s Mahalaya special programming ‘Mahalayar Mahautsab’ on 14 October 2023, from 05:00 am – 05:00 pm.

  • Mirror Now unveils new visual identity and content formats

    Mirror Now unveils new visual identity and content formats

    Mumbai: News channel Mirror Now has refreshed its visual identity and introduced a new programming lineup with five primetime shows. The channel will have anchors Heena Gambhir, Tamanna Inamdar, Afrida Rahman Ali, Griha Atul, and Archana Solanki on its new shows.

    The new programming comprises “Mirror Metro” at 6 p.m. which offers a national perspective on top news from metro cities. “The Big Focus” at 7 p.m brings to focus the bigger picture by presenting a well-researched context and comprehensive perspective on top stories of the day. “The Urban Debate” at 8 p.m, Mirror Now’s flagship show that demands accountability from powers that can drive improvement for citizens. “The Nation Tonight” at 9 p.m, a one-hour show that declutters the daily news to present top stories of the day, with insights from experts, and “Beyond The Headline” at 10 p.m, presented in an explainer format showcases an in-depth analysis of the big stories of each day.

    “To further sharpen our edge and as a step to strengthen our resolve, we have been working behind the scenes for the last six months, to refresh our formats and content engine and optimise our focus,” said the statement. “The culmination of all that is the “new and improved” Mirror Now that we are happy and proud to present. In its new avatar, Mirror Now offers viewers an augmented news viewing experience. Infused with vibrancy and freshness, the channel overhauls its on-air look with a relatable and upgraded colour palette and modernized typography that goes with the dynamism of the content. The channel introduces a new colour ‘teal’ to its visual design to reflect its young and contemporary approach, besides retaining the colours, black, white and red denoting importance, urgency and current news. The clean and efficient design presents an agile, positive and adaptable outlook to the channel with minimal distractions, enabling viewers to effortlessly focus their attention.”

    “Since inception, Mirror Now has defined the norms and re-written the rules for viewer-centric journalism by covering issues that eventually proved critical for materializing positive impact,” said Mirror Now editor Nikunj Garg. “With its new visual identity and content line-up, the channel challenges the status quo and pushes authorities & powers that be for ensuring a better life that every hard-working, tax-paying urban Indian deserves. Going behind the news and bringing truth to the fore in an era where competing for agenda-driven narratives are being peddled in the public domain, Mirror in the coming days will be the destination of the thinking Indian.”

  • Discovery unveils programming lineup for ‘Shark Week 2021’

    Discovery unveils programming lineup for ‘Shark Week 2021’

    Mumbai: Discovery channel on Thursday announced the full programming lineup for its successful IP “Shark Week 2021” ahead of its 10 July premiere on discovery+.

     
    The show which returns for its 33rd year will have more hours of shark programming than ever before and feature celebrity co-stars including Tiffany Haddish, Brad Paisley, JB Smoove, William Shatner, Eli Roth, the cast of “Jackass”, Noah Schnapp, Robert Irwin, Ian Ziering, Tara Reid, Dr Sandra Lee, Josh Gates, Snoop Dogg, Mark Rober, Chris Rose, David Dobrik and Kinga Philipps, the channel said in a statement.

    Leading up to Shark Week, Animal Planet, Discovery Channel and discovery+ will celebrate with a shark movie festival across three platforms with titles like “Crickey! It’s Shark Week”, “Expedition Unknown”, “Sharkadelic Summer 2 ft. Snoop Dogg”, “Extinct or Alive: The Lost Shark”, “Shark Week Best in Show”, “Alien Sharks: First Contact”, amongst others.  
    The show will take viewers to new locations to study and record new shark behaviours  including Bull shark hunting patterns and new heights – capturing the highest breach ever recorded as Discovery celebrates these brilliant creatures, it added.
     

    Check out Shark Week ’21 lineup below:

    Return To Headstone Hell – Streaming 10 July exclusively on discovery+  
     

    Dr Riley Elliott returns to Australia’s Norfolk Island with underwater cinematographer Kina Scollay to see what happens when the island’s tiger sharks go head-to-head with migrating great whites over an unusual food source: cow carcasses.

    Crikey! It’s Shark Week – Streaming 11 July exclusively on discovery+

    Robert Irwin comes face to face with a Great White Shark for the first time ever with shark conservationists Paul de Gelder and Madison Stewart. Following his father’s footsteps, he will get as close as possible to these incredible creatures to determine which apex predator reigns supreme – Crocs or Great Whites? Produced by Eureka Productions. It will also be airing 23 August at 8pm on Animal Planet.

    Expedition Unknown: Shark Trek – Streaming 12 July exclusively on discovery+

    Josh Gates links up with his childhood hero, William Shatner, to boldly go where Shark Week has never gone before. The mission: enter shark-infested waters to understand the nature of fear and come face to face with an apex predator. This is Shark Trek. Produced by Ping Pong Productions. It will also be airing 23 August at 7pm on Discovery Channel.

    Stranger Sharks- Streaming 13 July exclusively on discovery+

    Mark Rober and Noah Schnapp from Stranger Things are teaming up for the ultimate Shark Week adventure…exploring abandoned undersea ruins and man-made artificial reefs searching for the strangest sharks in the ocean. Produced by Spoke Studios.

    Great White Comeback – Streaming 14 July exclusively on discovery+

    In 2017 one of the strangest ocean mysteries occurred in South Africa when an entire Great White population disappeared overnight. Alison Towner and her team, Enrico Gennari and Andy Casagrande head out on an epic investigation to find the missing Great Whites of Seal Island. Produced by Hazmat Productions.  

    Shark Academy – Streaming 15 July exclusively on discovery+  

    Shark Academy follows eight men and women on an intense six-week crash course to secure a coveted crew spot on shark scientist Dr Riley Elliott’s next great shark diving expedition. It’s an opportunity of a lifetime for these shark enthusiasts with non-traditional backgrounds to leap ahead in the competitive world of shark research, embarking on the adventure of a lifetime in hopes of making their dreams a reality. Produced by Double Act.

    Sharkadelic Summer 2 ft. Snoop Dogg – Streaming 16 July exclusively on discovery+  

    Sharkadelic is back to find out if this summer will be the sharkiest on record. Snoop Dogg breaks down the craziest encounters, the wildest and most unpredictable reactions to discover if America is once again ground zero for the shark superstorm. Produced by Anomaly Entertainment. It will also be airing 27 August at 7 pm on Discovery Channel.

    The Real Sharknado- Streaming 17 July exclusively on discovery+
    We have all seen the movies, sharks jumping into boats, circling in tornados, and risking their lives to attack humans. Could these shark feasts happen? Ian Ziering and Tara Reid pick up their chainsaws once again – this time with the help of Dr. Tristan Guttridge and to see if a real Sharknado could happen. Produced by Ping Pong Productions.

    Extinct or Alive: Jaws of Alaska- Airing 24 August at 8pm on Animal Planet

    Wildlife biologist Forrest Galante travels the world in search of rare and elusive wildlife, including those lost to science, and cold-water sharks.

    Extinct or Alive: The Lost Shark- Airing 25 August at 8pm on Animal Planet  

    Wildlife biologist, Forrest Galante, is in the Maldives in search of a supposedly extinct shark. Unidentified sharks in the area have led many to believe the Pondicherry is alive.

    Extinct or Alive: Land of The Lost Sharks- Airing August 26 at 8 pm on Animal Planet  

    Biologist Forrest Galante dives into treacherous, shark-infested waters in the southern hemisphere to rediscover three unique sharks lost to science for as long as 100 years. 

    Alien Sharks: First Contact- Airing August 27 at 8 pm on Animal Planet

    Researchers try to make contact with bizarre alien sharks lurking in the deep. Pursuing the frilled shark, sleeper shark and cookie-cutter shark brings unexpected encounters.

    Tiffany Haddish Does Shark Week (Special) – Airing 24 August at 7 pm on Discovery Channel

    Tiffany Haddish hosts Shark Week! While her fantasy was to uncover the secrets of shark sex sailing on the fanciest yachts surrounded by friendly sea creatures and pampered by a handsome merman, she’s joined by Dr. Toby Daly-Engel, Dr. Craig O’Connell, Alannah Vellacott for a very sharky wake-up call. Produced by Will Packer Will Packer Media and Anomaly Entertainment.
     

    Brad Paisley’s Shark Country- Airing 25 August at 7 pm on Discovery Channel
     

    Country star Brad Paisley and comedian JB Smoove meet in the Bahamas to attract new fans, Sharks! With Dr. Austin Gallagher’s help, they put Brad’s musical talents to the test in shark-infested waters to see how sound can attract or repel sharks. Produced by Critical Content.  
     

    Shark Week Best in Show – Airing 26 August at 7 pm on Discovery Channel

    Discover everything that has happened in the world of sharks this year including unbelievable viral videos, big news stories and the latest in cutting-edge shark science. Produced by Main Event Media.