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NGC celebrates ‘No Borders’ internationally in July
MUMBAI: National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) has announced that it will launch a new anthology of bold and provocative feature length documentaries in July. These will air in 152 countries.
The programming initiative will showcase the work of passionate filmmakers from around the world. The initiative titled No Borders launches with 10 contemporary films from around the world. Each is based on strong stories with universal appeal. The line-up includes the world premiere of State of Fear, which tells the story of Peru’s battle against the brutal terrorism of The Shining Path movement.
Based around the findings of Peru’s Truth Commission (the first of its kind ever held in Latin America), the film asks the very relevant question of what price a country is willing to pay to fight terror. Another film Shooting Under Fire follows three photojournalists from the Reuters bureau in Jerusalem and the Palestine territories as they cover the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Given a unique access, cameras follow them on their assignments and the film captures how they grapple with the realities of living and working in this incendiary region.
NGCI executive VP content Sydney Suissa says, “No Borders is an important platform from which National Geographic Channel can support and showcase some of the great feature documentaries being made today. These films provide cinematic windows into the world we live in and embody many of the values that are unique to National Geographic.”
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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.
