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Enjoy a devotional start to the day with big magic Bihar & Jharkhand
MUMBAI: In Indian culture and diaspora where over 30,000 Gods co-exist, all good things begin with acknowledging the presence of this supreme power and reiterating an unwavering faith in His guidance. Moreover, in the Hindi Heartland, spirituality and devotion hold a special place in the hearts of adults and children alike.Celebrating this culture, BIG MAGIC Bihar and Jharkhand now ensures that viewers have a great start to their day by tuning in to the channel! With 5 new shows marking an exciting revamp of the morning slot, viewers can now enjoy devotional programming on their favorite channel with content ranging from devotional songs, musical recitals of Holy Scriptures, astrology, pilgrimage and mythology starting 30th September, 2013!
The greatest and holiest of Hindu scriptures emphasizes the importance of Bhakti towards God. Viewers can start their day with Bhagwad at 6am where verses from the Holy Scripture will be presented as musical recitals. Viewers can then shop for spiritual products in the Teleshopping slot at 7am. Hindus have immense belief in astrology – to gain a scientific explanation to the ancient science of prediction, viewers can tune in to Grehnakshatra Aur Aap at 8am.
Renownedastrological scholars Reena Kapoor and Astro Pandit Ramesh Bhojraj Dwivedi educate viewers about the calculations of the Planetary Movements that affects our life. Thereafter, viewers can enjoy devotional songs in Bhakti Sagar at 8.30am. India’s rich mythological past comes alive with numerous places of religious importance in Bihar and Jharkhand. Tour these mystic marvels with Yatra Express at 9.30am. The devotional band ends with the wonderful story of one of the favourite Hindu Gods – Lord Krishna. Catch the mythological story of the 8th avatar of Lord Vishnu in Jai Shri Krishna starting 10am.
Commenting on the renewed programming, Mr. Sunil Kumaran, Business Head, Big Magic Bihar and Jharkhand said, “Big Magic Bihar and Jharkhand has been the No.1 channel in the region and we seek to consolidate our position by introducing brand new programming in the morning slot. We are confident viewers will enjoy their devotional mornings with us.”
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Rising Bharat Summit 2026 spotlights India’s global ascent
PM Modi keynotes two-day event with ministers, diplomats and icons in New Delhi.
MUMBAI: India didn’t just host a summit, it threw a coming-out party for a nation ready to own the global stage. The News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026, held on 27–28 February in New Delhi, emerged as a high-octane platform for ideas, vision and strategic dialogue, uniting national leadership, global policymakers, industry titans, defence strategists and cultural icons under the theme “Strength Within”.
Prime minister Narendra Modi set the tone with a keynote that framed India’s resurgence as a reclaiming of lost potential built over generations. “In previous industrial revolutions, India and the Global South were merely followers,” he said. “But in the era of Artificial Intelligence, India is a partner in decisions and shaping them.” He highlighted the country’s thriving AI startup ecosystem and the recent AI Impact Summit attended by over 100 nations.
Union minister Piyush Goyal (Commerce & Industry) stressed India’s readiness to scale exports and deepen manufacturing, while Ashwini Vaishnaw (Railways, I&B, Electronics & IT) positioned technology and infrastructure as twin engines of growth, especially in AI and digital trust. Jyotiraditya Scindia (Communications & North East Development) revealed India’s ambition to lead in 6G through the Bharat 6G Alliance and partnerships with over 30 countries.
Global voices added depth: former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo called India’s development “self-sustaining” and strategically vital; ex-UK Chief of Defence Staff General Sir Nick Carter asserted India deserves a seat at the great powers’ table; and former US Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez joined ambassadors from Norway, Germany and Sweden in discussions on geopolitical realignment, sustainability and defence preparedness.
Other speakers included veteran investor Ramesh Damani, World Gold Council CEO David Tait, Vianai Systems founder Dr Vishal Sikka, DeepTech Bharat Foundation co-founder Shashi Shekhar Vempati, defence experts Rajesh Kumar Singh, Sunil Ambekar, Patrick McGee, Tom Cooper and Adrian Fontanellaz, plus cultural and sporting icons Kangana Ranaut, Saina Nehwal, PR Sreejesh, Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mithali Raj, Anil Kapoor and Yami Gautam.
The summit was supported by Jio Financial Services (Presenting Partner), Phonepe and DS Group (Co-Presenting Partners), Pernod Ricard India and Kia Seltos (Powered By & Driven By), state governments of Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand (State Partners), and associate partners including NSE, M3M Foundation and Reliance Industries.
Broadcast live across News18 Network, CNBC-TV18 and CNBC Awaaz, the event reinforced India’s image as a confident democracy and emerging global power proving that when strength comes from within, the world can’t help but watch.
