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  • Times change again as Varun Kohli exits, Gopakumar takes interim charge

    Times change again as Varun Kohli exits, Gopakumar takes interim charge

    MUMBAI: Another shuffle at Times Network has set the industry buzzing. Varun Kohli, who joined as chief operating officer barely a year ago, has suddenly stepped down from the role. In the interim, Rohit Gopakumar, currently CEO of entertainment and digital business at The Times Group, has been handed charge of the broadcast business.

    The development comes against the backdrop of CEO M.K. Anand’s exit in July 2024, when he quit after more than a decade at Bennett, Coleman & Co. (BCCL). Kohli was brought in just a month earlier, in June 2024, to oversee the network’s revenue function across its television broadcast business.

    Kohli, a seasoned media professional, moved to Times Network from Bharat Express, where he spent a year and a half as director and CEO. Before that, he briefly helmed Sporty Media Solutionz as CEO and held senior stints at ITV Network (group CEO), Network18, HT Media, and Amar Ujala Prakashan.

    Meanwhile, Gopakumar isn’t new to the media house. He joined the group in August 2023 as CEO of Worldwide Media and was later elevated to lead entertainment and digital. His expanded remit now includes steering Times Network’s broadcast operations during a tricky phase for the industry.

    With two top exits in just over a year, Times Network finds itself once again at a leadership crossroads and all eyes will now be on how Gopakumar steadies the ship.

  • Zoom TV to telecast India Padel Open finals on 24 Nov from 3 pm

    Zoom TV to telecast India Padel Open finals on 24 Nov from 3 pm

    MUMBAI: Padel lovers are in for a treat come 24 November. The finals of the FIP Promotion India Padel Open are to be held at the Padel courts of Bennett University in Greater Noida from 3 PM onwards. The tournament is  India’s first-ever international Padel event sanctioned by the International Padel Federation (FIP) and  is organised  by Padel League Pvt Ltd (a subsidiary of PTL Sports Group) with support from The Times Group and featured  various international athletes representing countries such as Spain, Japan, Netherlands, France, Italy, and Iran, alongside top Indian talent.

    The finals will be telecast Live on Zoom TV and live-streamed on FIP’s YouTube Channel.

    Kotomi Ozawa (Japan) & Elisabeth Nogueras Lorenz (Spain)
    The women’s final of the four day tournament features Ainize Santamaria Landa and Aitana Solan Domenech (Spain) against Kotomi Ozawa (Japan) and Elisabeth Nogueras Lorenz (Spain), promising a clash of skill and strategy. In the men’s final, Pol Alsina and Edu Altimires Ros (Spain) face the French powerhouse duo Arthur Hugounenq and Thomas Seux in what is set to be an electrifying encounter.

    The semifinals  on day 3 of the open saw some intense play in the women’s category with Spain’s Ainize S. Landa and Aitana Domenech cruising past the Indo-Irani duo of Tulsi Mehta and Banafsheh Shahpar in straight sets of 6-0, 6-0, while the second semi finals in the women’s category saw Japan’s Kotomi Ozawa and Spanish Elisabeth Nogueras Lorenz edge past Sharmada Balu and Prerana Prathap by 6-1, 6-2.

    In the men’s semifinals, the Spanish duo of Pol Alsina and Edu Altimires Ros overcame the Swedish duo of Arya Roghani and Hami Golestan by 6-4, 6-1. While, Arthur Hugounenq and Thomas Seux from France made their way to the finals with a comfortable 6-0, 6-2 win over the Indian pair of Chaitanya Shah and Vikram Shah.

  • Pickleball World Rankings names National Pickleball League Australia as official 2025 Oceania partner

    Pickleball World Rankings names National Pickleball League Australia as official 2025 Oceania partner

    New Delhi: Pickleball World Rankings (PWR) and  National Pickleball League (NPL) have confirmed a partnership that establishes NPL as the exclusive and official tournament and league provider for the Oceania region in 2025. Through this partnership, NPL’s leagues and tournaments will now be part of the PWR structure, allowing NPL players to earn points towards their PWR ranking and assist in qualifying for the PWR World Series.

    PWR is home to the newly created Pickleball World Rankings, along with the PWR World Tour and PWR World Series. As a unified global ranking system, PWR offers a clear path for pickleball players to earn ranking points by competing in regional events. Players accumulate points through the PWR World Tour and can qualify for the PWR World Series.

    NPL runs the Professional Teams League (NPL ProTour) and a professional tournament circuit.

    As PWR’s exclusive partner in Oceania, only NPL events—both league and tournaments—will award PWR ranking points in the region. This collaboration aims to unify regional bodies under one global structure, supporting the long-term growth and governance of pickleball.

    The exact point structure for NPL Australia tournaments will be announced later in 2024, but all events will fall under PWR’s established categories: PWR50, PWR100, PWR200, PWR400, PWR700, PWR1000, and PWR2000.

    PWR is a partnership between The Times Group, the news and entertainment leader in India and Pickleball League Asia Private Limited.  PWR, the PWR World Series, and the PWR World Tour were launched in Dubai in July’2024, with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) announced as the host region for the first PWR World Series.

    PWR had also recently announced PWR DUPR Indian Tour & League, a grand pickleball tour and league for India. The former World number one tennis player Andre Agassi will visit India in January 2025 to officially flag off the PWR DUPR Indian Tour & League.

    PWR DUPR India Masters, a PWR700 event on the PWR World Tour, with an impressive roster of 750 players—both professionals and amateurs, is being held in New Delhi from 24th to 27th October 2024. This event is a key milestone for pickleball, boosting its presence on both the Indian and global sports landscapes.

    NPL CEO Ron Shell said: “We are thrilled to partner with PWR for 2025 and support their significant investment in the global pickleball ecosystem. PWR’s vision for the sport is incredibly exciting, providing our players with the opportunity to be part of a global movement while still enjoying regional competition. The introduction of a unified, international ranking pathway is exactly what has been missing. We look forward to delivering top-tier Oceania leagues and tournaments in 2025, helping players progress in their professional pickleball careers.”

    The Times Group managing director Vineet Jain said: “The vision of PWR is to unify the global pickleball community and drive the growth of pickleball in global markets. The partnership with NPL is a step in that direction and we are excited to partner with them”

    PWR CEO Pranav Kohli added: “Australia is a key market for the growth of PWR in the Oceania region. We’re excited to collaborate with Ron, David, and the entire NPL Australia team. This partnership is a major step in PWR’s global expansion.”

  • Pickleball World Rankings to host PWR DUPR India Masters in New Delhi

    Pickleball World Rankings to host PWR DUPR India Masters in New Delhi

    Mumbai: Pickleball World Rankings, the unified global ranking system for pickleball players, is set to host the PWR DUPR India Masters, a PWR700 event on the PWR World Tour, in the capital city of New Delhi. Pickleball, the  racquet sport in the world, is poised to establish a strong foothold in India with the launch of this prestigious event.

    The tournament will take place from 24 to 27 October 2024 at the RK Khanna Tennis Stadium, marking the first fully owned and operated event by PWR following the successful launch of the PWR World Tour in July 2024 in Dubai, UAE. The Dubai launch, attended by PWR’s anchor investor The Times Group, international pickleball officials, and some of the world’s top players, set the stage for PWR’s expansion across the globe.

    All eyes now turn to New Delhi, where an impressive roster of 750 players—both professionals and amateurs—will compete, further solidifying pickleball’s position as a major sport in India. This event is a key milestone for pickleball, boosting its presence on both the Indian and global sports landscapes.

    The PWR DUPR India Masters promises to generate excitement for pickleball as a growing sport, offering players a platform to showcase their talents and earn valuable ranking points. Participants include top international players such as Dustin Boyer (United States), Phuc Huynh (United States), Roos Van Reek (Netherlands), Mitch Hargreaves (Australia), Emilia Schmidt (Australia), Pei Chuan Kao (Chinese Taipei), as well as leading Indian players like Armaan Bhatia and Aditya Ruhela. They will compete for a prize pool of USD 50,000.

    As a PWR700 event, the tournament will award players up to 700 ranking points, which are valid for 52 weeks, directly impacting their seeding and eligibility for future global competitions. The event will also feature a thrilling PWR Battle of the Leagues—Minor League Pickleball, where teams of 2 men and 2 women will compete across different categories.

    PWR CEO Pranav Kohli said, “The PWR DUPR India Masters is a landmark event that highlights the emergence of pickleball as a beloved sport in India for all ages. Our mission is to build a vibrant community around this sport, blending competition and camaraderie. This event not only gives professionals a platform to compete and earn ranking points but also plays a key role in identifying and nurturing domestic talent, fostering a new generation of players and fans.”

    The Times Group managing director Vineet Jain said, “Pickleball is now the fastest growing sport in India. The Times Group is excited to bring The PWR DUPR India Masters, the first PWR700 event to the pickleball community. The PWR DUPR India Masters is the first pickleball tournament to be organised at such large scale in India with the participation of globally recognised players, iconic venue and live streaming of matches for viewers. This will further boost the player and fan engagement and drive many more players to make pickleball as a full-time career option. We at the Times Group are proud to be at the forefront of driving the pickleball growth in India and globally”

    The PWR DUPR India Masters will be live broadcast on Zoom and Mirror Now and streamed on Times Now (TimesNow.in), Pickleball Now (pickleballnow.in), You Tube channels @ZoomTV, and @ @SportsNowHindi. The live broadcast will start at 12 noon on 24 October and 25 October and at 3 pm on 26 October and 27 October.

  • Pickleball launches Pickleball World Rankings (PWR), PWR World Series & PWR World Tour

    Pickleball launches Pickleball World Rankings (PWR), PWR World Series & PWR World Tour

    Mumbai: Pickleball, widely regarded as the world’s fastest growing sport, has announced the launch of the new Pickleball World Rankings (PWR), the PWR World Series and the PWR World Tour. In a powerful evening of announcements for the sport, the GCC was also named as the region that will host the first PWR World Series in March 2025. This news is backed by Pickleball League Asia Pvt Ltd in partnership with The Times Group at a time when the sport is experiencing an unprecedented surge in popularity worldwide.

    PWR will bring together regional bodies under one unified structure to enhance sports governance and future longevity. The announcement was made by PWR, The Times Group, colleagues from international Pickleball bodies and some of the world’s top players, including women’s world number one on APP Tour, Megan Fudge DeHeart.

    PWR CEO and founder Pranav Kohli said: “Pickleball originated from relatively humble beginnings in the backyards of America in the sixties, and has now become one of the most exciting sports enjoyed by millions around the world. It is with great honour to be part of the creation of Pickleball World Rankings, PWR World Series and PWR World Tour and we are delighted to be the team taking Pickleball to the next level both on and off the court.”

    He continued, “We will be offering $15 million in prize money for the PWR World Tour and $1.5 million for the GCC stop PWR World Series. This is the highest prize money ever offered in the sport! It is my hope that existing stars and the champions of the future from the United States and all around the world can rise through the rankings and reach their full potential, all in front of millions of followers globally.”

    He concluded, “It is no coincidence that we selected the GCC as the location for this announcement and we are thrilled to confirm that our first PWR World Series – in a grand style will be hosted in the region. The ambition and visionary leadership within the region and the positive pace of societal change is in step with the growth of the sport and we are confident that the sport will enjoy a bright future here,”

    The Times Group MD Vineet Jain said: “The ‘Times Group is proud to be an anchor investor in PWR, a path breaking initiative that unifies the global pickleball community. Times Group is known for its innovation and its ability to be ahead of the curve in every one of its initiatives. We are happy that PWR is bringing the PWR Rankings, PWR tour and PWR World Series, and we really hope that this further accelerates growth of Pickleball globally. I personally believe that Pickleball will overtake Tennis in terms of participation in near future. PWR is a platform that will empower players from every corner of the globe to compete, excel, and showcase their talents on an international stage.”

    Pickleball is already a worldwide sensation, enjoyed by celebrity fans such as Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and Taylor Swift. It is the fastest-growing sport in the USA and is now on its way to becoming the fastest-growing sport in the world.

  • Ex-Times Group chairman Ashok Jain honored as ‘Heroes of Mumbai’ by Maha govt

    Ex-Times Group chairman Ashok Jain honored as ‘Heroes of Mumbai’ by Maha govt

    Mumbai: Seventeen distinguished figures instrumental in Mumbai’s advancement were celebrated as their busts were revealed at Kilachand Garden in Girgaon, with BJP national president J P Nadda and Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis in attendance.

    Former Bennett, Coleman and Company Ltd (The Times Group)  chairman late Ashok Kumar Jain, was among the esteemed honorees. Times Group Managing Director Vineet Jain lauded the initiative aimed at celebrating icons who have shaped the financial and cultural capital of India. “It gives me immense pride to be standing here in the presence of such luminaries to acknowledge the recognition to my late father, Shri Ashok Jain. As Chairman of The Times of India Group, he had a great affinity and affection for Mumbai,” said Vineet Jain.

    The 17 ‘heroes of Mumbai’ include Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, Lata Mangeshkar, Dadasaheb Phalke, Homi Bhabha, JRD Tata, Dhirubhai Ambani, Sachin Tendulkar, and VD Savarkar among others.

    Recalling the rise and rise of The Times Group with its roots in Mumbai, Vineet Jain said: “The Times Group was not only headquartered here, but also initiated all its expansions—launching new newspapers and magazines—from here itself during his lifetime. And thus, Mumbai was at the heart of so much of what he did and worked towards, while establishing one of Asia’s largest media companies.”

    The idea was conceived by state cabinet minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha. “This initiative aims to honour influential figures by unveiling their busts and acknowledging their contributions to Mumbai’s progress in various facets, such as economic prosperity, safety, and cultural enrichment. The programme seeks to serve as an enduring source of inspiration for Mumbaikars,” said Lodha explaining the inspiration behind ‘heroes of Mumbai’ project.

    “On behalf of our entire family and the larger Times Group, I would like to thank the efforts of Lodha and the entire Maharashtra government for this singular honour to our late father,” said The Times Group the MD.

  • ZEE5’s Sirf Ek Bandaa Kafi Hai sweeps Filmfare OTT Awards 2023

    ZEE5’s Sirf Ek Bandaa Kafi Hai sweeps Filmfare OTT Awards 2023

    Mumbai: ZEE5, India and Bharat’s largest home-grown video streaming platform and the OTT arm of ZEEL, bagged multiple awards for its original film “Sirf Ek Bandaa Kafi Hai” at the Filmfare OTT Awards 2023. The direct-to-digital ZEE5 original which later saw a theatrical release owing to its widespread acclaim, won across five key categories in the Web Original Film section. Alongside this, ZEE5’s comedy web series “TVF Pitchers S2” and “TVF Tripling S3” collectively won prestigious titles in the comedy series section.  

    Winning Categories:

    The gripping courtroom drama was inspired by a five-year-long standalone fight of lawyer Adv. PC Solanki, ZEE5’s “Sirf Ek Bandaa Kafi Hai” won the prestigious Black Lady in the following categories:

    Best Film, Web Original – “Sirf Ek Bandaa Kafi Hai”
    Recognizing the film’s outstanding narrative, direction, and overall cinematic excellence

    Best Actor, Web Original Film – Manoj Bajpayee
    Commending one of this era’s most versatile actors, Manoj Bajpayee for his exceptional portrayal of lawyer Adv. PC Solanki in the lead role

    Best Director, Web Original Film – Apoorv Singh Karki
    Recognizing Mr. Apoorv Singh Karki’s masterful direction of the sensitive film which tackled a societal issue with a powerful yet moving narrative

    Best Story, Web Original Film – Deepak Kingrani
    Acknowledging the depth and deft social commentary Mr. Deepak Kingrani brought into the film through storytelling

    Best Dialogue, Web Original Film – Deepak Kingrani
    Highlighting the impact and effectiveness of the film’s dialogues written by Mr. Deepak Kingrani

    “TVF Pitchers S2” and “TVF Tripling S3” on ZEE5 won the following awards in the Comedy Series category:

    Best Comedy (series/specials) – “TVF Pitchers S2”

    Recognizing the brilliant narrative, comedic elements, and direction of the web series

    Best Actor, Series – comedy (female) – Maanvi Gagroo for her role in “TVF Tripling S3”
    Captivating the audience with her outstanding comedic performance as Chanchal Sharma, Ms. Maanvi Gagroo bagged the ‘Best Actor, Series – comedy (female)’ title for her role in “TVF Tripling S3”

    Best Supporting Actor, Series – Comedy (Male) – Arunabh Kumar for his role in “TVF Pitchers S2”

    Commending  Arunabh Kumar’s brilliant comedic timing and remarkable performance as a supporting actor in “TVF Pitchers S2”

    Best Supporting Actor, Series – Comedy (Female) – Shernaz Patel for her role in “TVF Tripling S3”

    Veteran actor Shernaz Patel’s spunky yet heartwarming performance as Charu Sharma won her the Best Supporting Actor title in the Comedy Series category

    Hosted by The Times Group, The Filmfare OTT Awards was established in 2020 to honour both the artistic and technical excellence of professionals in OTT series and films. As the OTT entertainment industry continues to evolve and thrive, the Filmfare OTT Awards remains dedicated to upholding the Black Lady’s legacy and recognising the excellence of the Indian OTT segment. The event’s fourth edition took place on Sunday, November 26, 2023, in Mumbai which was attended by prominent celebrities from the entertainment industry.

  • Times Network sets India’s $5 Trillion growth agenda through the 5thedition of ‘India Economic Conclave 2018’: Day 1

    Times Network sets India’s $5 Trillion growth agenda through the 5thedition of ‘India Economic Conclave 2018’: Day 1

    MUMBAI: Times Network, a part of India’s largest media conglomerate, The Times Group, commenced its signature event, India Economic Conclave 2018 in its 5th edition in Mumbai today. Driving this edition’s theme, ‘Shaping India’s $5 Trillion growth agenda’, Day 1 of the two-day conclave witnessed influential leaders, global visionaries and key policymakers address the audience through a series of panel discussions and deliberations on enabling greater economic growth of India.

    Celebrating the leadership of Indian economy at the world stage, India Economic Conclave 2018 curated thought provoking sessions, insights and inspiring glimpse into the future with a clear focus to enable the rapid transformation of India to a global powerhouse.MK Anand, MD & CEO, Times Network delivered the inaugural address and DevendraFadnavis, Chief Minister, Maharashtra, set the context for the Conclave with his keynote address highlighting the key contributing factors in achieving the 5 Trillion growth agenda and his aspirations for making Maharashtra the first Indian state to have a Trillion dollar economy by 2025. Baba Ramdev,Co-Founder – PatanjaliAyurved Ltd., reflected his thoughts on ‘The Swadeshi Magic’ and Trivendra Singh Rawat, Chief Minister, Uttarakhand deliberated on how the Indian states can deliver to our Prime Minister’s vision of putting India in the elite club of 5-trillion-dollar economies. KiranMajumdar Shaw, CMD – Biocon Ltd, Arundhati Bhattacharya, Former SBI Chairmanand Suneeta Reddy, MD – Apollo Hospitalsdiscussed how India is progressing with more Women Achievers coming to the forefront. David Hanson gave an interesting and inspirational glimpse into the future through an interactive chat on Artificial Intelligence & Humans and Jimmy Wales & Ralph Simon in a fireside chat discussed the pros and cons of digital freedom.

    MK Anand, MD & CEO, TIMES NETWORK said, “India Economic Conclave through the course of its 4 editions has successfully carved its own niche to become the most definitive global platform for driving India’s Economic Agenda. The 5th edition comes in the backdrop of very volatile news flow, with ensuing global trade war on one side and key state election results on the other. From RBI Governor’s resignation to the upcoming general elections, the Indian economy is at an interesting inflection point. With a strong purpose to drive the narrative of shaping the $5 trillion agenda, India Economic Conclave strives to build conversations with policy makers, think tanks and global experts for constructive dialogue and discussions on critical points concerning the Indian economy”.   

    Mr. DevendraFadnavis, Chief Minister, Maharashtra, said, “What is the strategy towards the 5 Trillion Economy? The first trillion will come from Agriculture & Allied Activities, the second trillion should come from manufacturing. The biggest contribution to the 5 Trillion Economy will come from the services sector, it’s not just the traditional services but modern services – industries 2.0, and all the allied activities like fin tech, big data, AI, block chain and digital economy. It is estimated that out that out of this 3 trillion, 1 trillion can come from digital economy. To support these three verticals we need a horizontal push of infrastructure as that’s the key to fast tracking to 5 Trillion economy. 

    Highlighting Maharashtra’s contribution to the 5 Trillion economy, Mr. Fadnavis added, “Maharashtra accounts for 51% percent of big infrastructure projects in India. We have also created strong governances with a war room which has brought down the time of approvals by 75%. We have attracted over 8Lakh Crore investments through the registered 18000 projects. We have started a fin tech & direct purchase policy in the state. Today, Maharashtra is the start-up & FDI capital of the country. We aspire that by 2025, when India’s economy will be 5 Trillion, Maharashtra will be the first Indian state to have a Trillion dollar economy”

    Sharing his views at the India Economic Conclave 2018,Mr. RaghuramRajan,Former RBI Governorsaid, “We must first pat ourselves on the back for what we’ve done so far. 25 years of 7% growth is a good thing and so we have come some distance. What helps us grow in a healthy way is strong institutions, whether it’s the pollution regulator, the efficiency regulator or the financial regulator. So these are the structures that we must strengthen and they have to stand as independent bodies to ensure our growth is healthy. We also need to focus on equitable growth, creating more jobs for our increasing population. We also have wake up calls that we need to far more in terms of quality education and healthcare. We must focus on improving the quality of the research, the quality of our universities for our companies and start up ecosystem to get better. We also need to improve our statistical processes, qualitative and quantitative. However, I think there’s no immediate reason to be overly concerned about India but there is a reason to revisit our growth path to ensure it is stable, sustainable and equitable. If we can do all this, we are on the right track”

    The two-day India Economic Conclave that kick started today, December 12 will culminate on December 13, 2018. The 5th India Economic Conclave is powered by ET NOW, presented by Capital First and power partner Ravin. It will be aired over a series of episodes on ET NOW, India’s leading English Business news channel.

  • Times Network announces ‘India For Kerala’, a fund-raising campaign for flood-stricken Kerala

    Times Network announces ‘India For Kerala’, a fund-raising campaign for flood-stricken Kerala

    MUMBAI: Times Network, part of India’s largest media conglomerate, The Times Group, has initiated a fund-raiser campaign, ‘India For Kerala’, to create awareness and to raise funds for the relief efforts in Kerala. Through this initiative, Times Network strives to give the cause a unified voice and encourage the nation to join hands and contribute to support Kerala.

    ‘India For Kerala’ initiative seeks to help people who have been affected by the deluge that hit the southern Indian state of Kerala. The continuing floods in the State has devastated and unhinged the lives of many, resulting in casualties and loss of property and livelihoods in its wake. This initiative provides a platform to rebuild the lives of the people of Kerala.

    The citizens can donate funds in form of cheques, in favour of “Times Foundation” to Times Foundation, 10, Daryaganj, New Delhi – 110002 or NEFT/RTGS. The collected amount will be donated to the Kerala CM’s Distress Relief Fund. Further details on the donation process can be accessed at www.timesnownews.com/IndiaForKerala .

    This National level drive will run through www.timesnownews.com and all the English news and entertainment brands of the Network, to create maximum assistance for lakhs of people who have been displaced by the floods. The English news channels of the network – Times NOW, Mirror NOW and ET NOW will extensively cover the ravages of the floods. Times Network has initiated helpline services for the citizens if they are stranded somewhere or have a story to tell through a call to 022-6754-9522/9388 or can also share their video and audio recording to the Whatsapp number – 8291995633.

    Speaking on this initiative, MK Anand, MD & CEO, Times Network said, “Indians have always treasured Kerala as ‘God’s Own Country’, which today sadly stands ravaged by nature’s fury. ‘India for Kerala’ is an act of urgency that requires support and solidarity to rebuild Kerala. Through this initiative, we aim to offer a nationwide reach to a pained plea to all Indians to step forward and donate to this task of relief & rehabilitation. I’m sure this will appeal to the consciousness of the vast multitude of Indians to generously donate funds in the endeavour to provide succour to the affected.”

    Let’s trigger the deluge of generosity that each one of us is capable of and counter nature’s deluge that threatens to devastate God’s own country.

  • Times accepts Arnab’s resignation; to host Newshour till Nov-end

    Times accepts Arnab’s resignation; to host Newshour till Nov-end

    MUMBAI: Much has been speculated about what will happen to Times Now after the exit of its star anchor.

    The news of Arnab Goswami’s resignation sent tremors across newsrooms and the social media went berserk. Over the last couple of days, the channel has been flashing, “Arnab will be back tomorrow night”. Guess, that will come to an end till the later half of November 2016.

    The Times Group has accepted the resignation of the president news and editor-in-chief of Times Now, ET Now and Magicbricks Now. Goswami will remain in his current position with Times Network till the later half of November 2016 and will continue anchoring the flagship show The Newshour till then.

    “Times Network cherishes the decade-long association with Arnab. We are sure he will do well in his next endeavor and our good wishes are with him,” said Times Network MD and CEO M K Anand.

    In the spirit of reciprocity, Goswami remembered his long journey with the channel and shared, “It’s been an exciting ride at Times Network. We have changed the way news is done and I have worked with fantastic professionals in this journey. To these professionals, I dedicate the success of the last decade as I look forward now to the future.”

    The nation has to only remain calm till we hear next from Goswami. Only time can say what will happen to Times Now whose identity has been linked to its most vocal anchor from over a decade.