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Discovery Travel And Living goes on a beautification drive
MUMBAI: Have you ever wondered how celebrities manage to look so flawless? With perfect pouts, mesmerising eyes it is easy to think that only stars with makeup artistes can look so good.
That according to Discovery Travel And Living is not the case. The channel has announced the launch of a new show Beautification with Ruby And Millie. This airs every Wednesday at 9 pm.
Viewers will get to experience a perfect pairing when it comes to beauty know how with PR person and make up fan Millie Kendall and makeup artiste Ruby Hammer. Being preened by a pro is one thing but recreating the look when one is in control of the brush is quite different.
In each episode Hammer works her make up magic with a different woman.
Hammer shows the woman how to get the glamorous look for a special event. More importantly the womaqn is shown how she can achieve that look on her own. Hammer also reveals the beauty secrets of the stars and shares how one can recreate their glamorous red carpet looks.
Kendall meanwhile hits salons to find out the hottest new treatments from Hollywood. It could be a tequila massage or a relaxing facial. With a different team of assistants in each episode they look at everything from home wax kits and hair straighteners to brightening creams and eyelash curlers.
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Asianet Television Awards 2026 celebrates women power in Malayalam TV
“She is the Colour” theme honours icons as ceremony airs on March 14 and 15 at 7 PM.
MUMBAI: If television lights up living rooms, this year Asianet decided to let women provide the colour. The Asianet Television Awards 2026 turned the spotlight firmly on women empowerment with the theme “She is the Colour”, celebrating the strength, resilience and achievements of women who continue to shape society and the Malayalam entertainment industry.
The ceremony honoured several distinguished personalities whose journeys have left a lasting cultural imprint. Among them was legendary playback singer Vimala Varma, widely recognised as the first Malayalam playback singer. The evening also paid tribute to Padma Shri awardees Devaki Amma and Vimala Menon for their exceptional contributions in their respective fields.
Leading women from the Malayalam film industry were also recognised during the event, including actor Shweta Menon, who currently serves as president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, and National Award winning actor Surabhi Lakshmi.
The awards ceremony brought together a glittering lineup of actors and industry figures, including Jayasurya, Vijay Babu, Asha Sarath, Lena, Esther Anil, Anumol, Akhila Bhargavan, Sarayu Mohan, Prajod Kalabhavan, Gayathri Suresh, Sabumon Abdusamad, Swasika, Tini Tom, Sijoy Varghese, Kailash, Veena Nandakumar, Sabareesh Varma, Ansiba Hassan and Dinesh Prabhakar. Kishan Kumar, executive vice president Malayalam at JioStar, was also present at the event.
Beyond individual recognitions, the awards celebrated excellence across Malayalam television, acknowledging artists and technicians whose work continues to drive the industry forward.
The evening also offered plenty of spectacle, with elaborate dance performances, stunt acts and comedy skits performed by popular television and film personalities, turning the ceremony into a full fledged entertainment showcase.
Viewers will get to watch the celebrations when the Asianet Television Awards 2026 air on Asianet on March 14 and 15, Saturday and Sunday, from 7 pm onwards, bringing the star studded tribute to homes across Kerala and beyond.
