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Hinduja TMT Q2 net rises 126 %
MUMBAI: Hinduja TMT Ltd has reported a net profit of Rs 158.40 million for the quarter ended 30 September as compared to Rs 70.19 million for the corresponding quarter in 2001.
Total income has increased from Rs 131.05 million to Rs 282.06 million, a company statement said.
Hinduja TMT at its board meeting held today also approved in-principle the merger of two of its media-content subsidiaries ‘IndusInd Entertainment Ltd’ which operates the popular local channel ‘In Mumbai’ and ‘Cable Video India Ltd’ which operates Hindi Movie Channel ‘CVO’ into ‘InNetwork Entertainment Ltd’ its subsidiary for all its media-content business.
S Solomon Raj vice-chairman, HTMT, was quoted as saying:
“The tremendous growth in our performance during the first half of the current fiscal as compared to the previous year was due to the ramping up of our core activity of IT and ITES. The results are in accordance with the guidance for FY 2002-03. The merger of three of our media – content subsidiaries will result in operational synergies and facilitate consolidation, development and expansion of our content business.”
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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.
