News Broadcasting
Live India, Mi Marathi post losses as revenue crawls
MUMBAI: Broadcast Initiatives, the company which operates Hindi news channel Live India and Marathi infotainment channel Mi Marathi, has widened its net loss for the full-fiscal as revenue has crawled while expenses have surged.
Net loss stood at Rs 521.69 million, up from a loss of Rs 382.65 million posted in the earlier fiscal.
Revenue for the fiscal ended 31 March 2011 was at Rs 96.12 million compared to Rs 73.80 million in the previous year while expenses were at Rs 620.62 million, up from Rs 418.35 million.
For the fourth-quarter ended 31 March, the company posted a standalone net loss of Rs 155.52 million.
The net loss has widened as compared to Rs 109.20 million in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal as the company’s expenses on distribution and marketing increased three-fold.
The company’s net sales, however, rose 130 per cent to Rs 36.97 million in the fourth quarter as against Rs 16.08 million a year ago.
Expenses went up by 76.64 per cent to Rs 182.70 million, from Rs 103.43 million in the year-ago period.
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 launches weekend show Health Matters to decode health trends
New show aims to cut through viral wellness fads with expert-backed advice
MUMBAI: In an age where viral reels often double up as lifestyle advice, CNN-News18 is launching a weekend show aimed at separating health facts from fashionable myths.
Titled News18 Health Matters, the half-hour programme will premiere on 14 March 2026 and position itself as a reliable guide through the maze of wellness trends, internet remedies and quick-fix health advice that increasingly shape everyday decisions.
India is in the midst of a major health transition. Lifestyle diseases are striking earlier, stress and sleep deprivation have become routine, and health choices are often influenced by trending content rather than medical evidence. The new show leans into this reality with a simple premise: trending does not always mean true.
Anchored by Hem Kaur Saroya and Himani Chandna, the programme will air every Saturday at 8:30 am and 5:30 pm and on Sundays at 10:30 am. Episodes will also be available on the channel’s YouTube platform.
Each instalment will tackle everyday health concerns that are increasingly entering mainstream conversations. Topics range from the rise of heart attacks among people under 40 and the growing reliance on protein supplements, to the rush toward weight-loss drugs and the widespread overuse of painkillers. The show will also examine issues such as screen addiction, chronic sleep loss, stress-related disorders and the rising prevalence of thyroid conditions, diabetes and hypertension.
Speaking about the launch, Rahul Shivshankar said the show aims to bring clarity to a space crowded with misinformation.
“With Health Matters, CNN-News18 aims to cut through the noise and empower viewers with clear, expert-led conversations grounded in science and medical evidence. At a time when viral trends increasingly influence lifestyle choices, it is important to distinguish between what is trending and what is truly beneficial for long-term health,” he said.
Echoing the sentiment, Smriti Mehra said the programme reflects the channel’s commitment to responsible and relevant programming.
“With growing public interest in wellness and preventive health, Health Matters strengthens CNN-News18’s focus on issues that affect everyday life. In an increasingly crowded information space, credible and verified health conversations have never been more important,” she said.
With Health Matters, CNN-News18 is betting that viewers want more than bite-sized advice and viral fixes. The show promises something rarer in the age of algorithm-driven wellness tips: calm, credible conversations that help people make better health choices.
