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Gear up for Mind Wars’ national spell bee competition 2023
Mumbai: Great news awaits for spelling enthusiasts among all the middle school students in India with Mind Wars, India’s leading educational initiative by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL). Mind Wars is all set for conducting its national spelling contest – Spell Bee 2023, for the first time. This exhilarating all India contest is now open to students from classes four to nine across India for demonstrating their mettle in English.
The one-of-its-kind Mind Wars Spell Bee 2023 will follow a multi-stage format. The competition will commence with intra-school rounds in participating schools, with students participating in three categories. The champions and runners-up from each zone will then advance to the grand finale, which will be showcased on the Mind Wars YouTube channel. In the grand finale, the top three students from each category will be awarded the titles of winner, first runner-up, and second runner-up.
Exciting prizes await the winners of Mind Wars Spell Bee 2023, including cash prizes worth 10 lakh, trophies, certificates, and other valuable rewards. Additionally, participants will gain invaluable experience and exposure throughout the competition, fostering their personal and academic growth.
Mind Wars Spell Bee is designed to enhance students’ English skills, encompassing spelling, usage, pronunciation and vocabulary. By encouraging students to develop their language abilities, this initiative empowers them to excel in their academic pursuits and future endeavours.
The contest features three categories based on grade levels: junior (classes four & five), middle (classes six & seven), and senior (classes eight & nine). Upon registration, participants will receive specially curated practice material, which will be provided after registration. This resource will serve as a valuable tool for students to prepare for the competition and enhance their English skills otherwise too.
Registration for this prestigious competition is exclusively available through school offices. Interested schools are encouraged to contact the Mind Wars team on 09625933434 for further information and registration procedures.
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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.
