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HomeShop18 TV Channel gives minimum 50% discount on wedding shopping
NEW DELHI: For the first time ever, India’s leading virtual shopping player, HomeShop18 has announced a wedding shopping festival called ‘Pyar Ka Vada 50-50’, starting from November 22nd, on its 24×7 shopping TV channel. Indian customers can step up their celebration during this wedding season by availing minimum 50% offer on the purchases made across categories like Jewellery, Men’s & Women’s Apparel, Footwear, Beauty etc.
November is the month when the wedding season begins in India and continues till February. Be it a wedding in your family or some relatives, there are many functions to attend. So while there’s the joy of celebration & shopping on people’s mind, there’s also the tension of when to shop, from where to shop, how to get discounts and best deals etc. With this promotion HomeShop18 is trying to ease of the burden by bringing shopping to TV Screens and by offering discount as big as 50% off on products which people buy during weddings.
Mr. Dhruva Chandrie, COO & Business Head -TV, HomeShop18 said “As the name suggests ‘Pyaar ka Vaada – 50:50’ we promise to reduce your spends by half on products that you will buy from HomeShop18. Our wedding special products not only scores high on quality and design but are also modestly priced. Instead of expending energy for wedding shopping in various shops, customers can simply order for wedding collection on HomeShop18 from the comfort of their living room and save money too. ”
Shopping from the comfort of the home has always been exciting for HomeShop18 customers as it saves their time and energy. So, this time save your energy for the numerous wedding functions you have to attend and leave the task of shopping on HomeShop18 TV Channel.
HomeShop18 TV channel is available on all big and small DTH players: Dish TV- channel no 122, Reliance- channel no 219, Videocon- channel no 137, Airtel- channel no 107.
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BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest overhaul in 15 years
Cost pressures and leadership change drive major workforce reduction plan
LONDON: BBC has unveiled plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs, roughly 10 per cent of its global workforce, in what marks its biggest downsizing in 15 years.
The announcement was made during an all-staff meeting led by interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies, as the broadcaster moves to tackle mounting financial pressures and reshape its operations.
Between 1,800 and 2,000 roles are expected to be eliminated from a workforce of around 21,500. The cuts form part of a broader plan to save £500 million over the next two years, aimed at offsetting rising costs, stagnating licence fee income and weaker commercial revenues.
In a communication to staff, BBC interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies said, “I know this creates real uncertainty, but we wanted to be open about the challenge,” acknowledging the impact the move would have across the organisation.
The restructuring comes at a time of leadership transition. Former director-general Tim Davie stepped down earlier this month, with Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, set to take over the role on May 18, 2026.
While some cost-cutting measures are being implemented immediately, the majority of the structural changes are expected to roll out over the next few years, with full savings targeted by the 2027–2028 financial year.
The broadcaster had earlier signalled its intent to reduce its cost base by around 10 per cent over a three-year period, warning of “difficult choices” as it adapts to shifting economic realities and audience expectations.
With operating costs hovering around £6 billion annually, the BBC’s latest move underscores the scale of the financial challenge it faces, as it balances public service commitments with the need for long-term sustainability in an increasingly competitive media landscape.
