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News18 Gujarati hosts Health Care Awards ceremony to recognise doctors in Gujarat
Mumbai: One of the indicators of a nation’s development is its citizens’ health, and the last few years have put the most powerful nations and their people to the test. During these trying times, healthcare professionals have gone above and beyond their call of duty to save lives. News18 Gujarati believes in bringing light to stories and accomplishments of such medical professionals that have set examples in the past, and carry the potential to script a bright future in the health sector. Keeping the same spirit at head, News18 Gujarati hosted the Health Care Awards ceremony on 11 March in Ahmedabad to recognise and honour 26 senior doctors for their work in the healthcare sector.
Gujarat health minister Rushikesh Patel, graced the event as the chief guest and presented trophies and certificates to the honoured doctors. He appreciated News18 Gujarati for hosting such an event and acknowledging the hardwork by the doctors of Gujarat. The doctors were selected by a jury of the editor of News18 Gujarati and senior executives from Finecure Pharmaceutical. The awards ceremony was a success, with Finecure Pharmaceutical serving as the health partner and State Bank of India as the Powered By sponsor.
During the event, there was also a panel discussion, featuring three senior doctors who shared their perspective on various diseases such as cancer and viral-related diseases. The Health Care Awards ceremony will be broadcasted on News18 Gujarati on 19 March. The event was a significant milestone in recognizing and appreciating the contributions made by the medical professionals in Gujarat.
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CNN-News18 rolls out Battle for the States ahead of key polls
Multi-format election coverage tracks voter mood across five battleground states
NEW DELHI: CNN-News18 has launched a special election programming initiative titled Battle for the States, as India gears up for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry.
Built around the theme ‘Road to Power’, the multi-format coverage aims to follow the entire electoral journey, from campaigning and polling to results and government formation. The network is leaning into on-ground reportage and data-backed storytelling to decode voter sentiment across regions where local issues often shape the narrative.
The programming line-up includes ‘Vote Tracker’, a three-part series developed in collaboration with survey agency Vote Vibe. The show blends survey insights with expert commentary and field reporting, using augmented reality graphics to present complex electoral data such as vote share, seat projections and leadership preferences in a more accessible format. It will air every Monday evening until April 6.
Adding a cultural lens to political reporting is ‘So Saree!’, a ground-driven segment where women anchors travel across constituencies dressed in traditional handwoven sarees from each state. The format uses attire as a storytelling device, highlighting regional identity while capturing grassroots voices.
Meanwhile, ‘Unfiltered Kaapi’ and ‘Chai-Niti’ bring a more conversational tone, drawing inspiration from everyday political discussions in tea stalls and coffee corners. These segments aim to break down key issues through candid, fast-paced exchanges between anchors and reporters, tailored to regional sensibilities.
For viewers seeking deeper insights, the weekend docuseries ‘Reporters Project’ takes a longer view, with correspondents travelling across constituencies to map voter concerns and political shifts on the ground.
“Elections are about people, their aspirations, identities and the issues that matter to them, and every state tells a different story,” said CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar. He added that the initiative focuses on understanding “the sentiment on the ground and what’s driving voter choices”.
Echoing the emphasis on credibility, Network18 CEO – English and business news Smriti Mehra said the network aims to combine on-ground reporting with data-led insights to deliver clear and timely coverage as the elections unfold.
With a mix of data, culture and grassroots reporting, CNN-News18 is positioning Battle for the States as a comprehensive window into one of India’s most closely watched electoral cycles, where every vote carries a story waiting to be told.
