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Work on for Zee Biz news channel; mid-year launch targeted
NEW DELHI: The business news channel that the Zee Group has been talking about is taking shape. Zee Biz is expected to be launched around June or July.
Speaking to indiantelevision.com, Zee Network director news group Laxmi Goel says: “After giving a new look to Zee News, we have started work on the business channel. The proposed business channel which we have named Zee Biz would be having programmes both in Hindi and English. Goel clarified that, “The channel would not focus so much on stocks and the capital market as done by some other business channels (like CNBC India). But would strive to cover other aspects of business like home loans, personal finance, the business of tourism and other such related subjects.”
Goel explained that the business channel would be more mass viewer friendly. He, however, refused to give any details about the investments being made in the business channel. However, Goel in earlier interactions with the media has said that all it required to launch a business channel was an extra investment of around Rs 150 million.
He also did not specify whether Zee Biz would be free-to-air or a pay channel. Says Goel, “We haven’t decided what mode of delivery would be taken for the would be taken for the delivery of the channel (whether free or pay).
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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.
