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Red FM introduces live DJ night mixing
MUMBAI: 93.5 Red FM has introduced live DJ night mixing on the station with DJ Nasha. This makes Red the first FM station in the country to introduce this novel concept of live presentation from the studio.
The programme broadcasts every Saturday for 4 hours between 8 pm to 12 midnight, and the station claims it has already notched a great fan following. The station claims to have been receiving calls and SMS appreciating the programme, and request for more programmes on the same lines.
Talking about the introduction of this unique programme, COO Radio Today Nishchint Chawla said: We are excited with the response that we have received from our listeners. DJ Nashas style and music has always been highly appreciated, and therefore we decided to introduce this concept to enable the listeners to savour his music in its true spirit.
DJ Nasha has been the World DMC Champion India for 2 consecutive years and has worked with various international artists like No Mercy, UB-40, Dogstarr (Keanu Reaves Band), DJ of Ministry of Sound, DJ Xavier Perec (Amsterdam lounge DJ) etc, and is well known in the music and party circuits internationally.
When asked about the programme, DJ Nasha said: Now we can party even at home. Whenever we are in the party mood, all that we need to do is to tune on to Red and dance to the tunes of DJ Nasha, and maybe go to a disc after midnight.
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.
