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Asianet News Digital’s suvarnanews.tv claims to have registered 20 times Y-o-Y growth
MUMBAI: Asianet News Kannada digital platform www.suvarnanews.tv has reported a phenomenal 20x year-on-year growth. This shows the potential of vernacular in driving the next big wave of digital news growth. As the language with the third highest Internet adoption after Tamil and Hindi, Kannada has emerged as a significant growth opportunity.
Since its inception early last year, Asianet News Network’s Digital strategy has been focused on consolidating its dominant market leadership with focused digital media penetration in Kerala with www.asianetnews.tv and Karnataka with www.suvarnanews.tv. Its more recent English digital news property www.newsable.com delivers millennial centric hyperlocal video content.
As it strengthens its Telugu news property http://telugu.asianetnews.tv the network is also establishing a significant foothold in Tamil with an upcoming acquisition.
The recent KPMG-Google report titled “Indian Languages – Defining India’s Internet” is ground-breaking in many ways. It details on the growth momentum in the Indian language internet user base clocking a healthy 18 per cent CAGR until 2021, over its proportionate growth in English of three per cent. It also talks about how Tamil, Kannada and Telugu will be amongst the most digitally engaged netizenry. With 33 per cent of the Indian language internet users accessing news exclusively online, outnumbering even digital payments, vernacular is clearly becoming the rider of growth in Digital News.
“Suvarnanews.tv is a one-stop destination for the Kannadiga which combines the video and text news, and entertainment stories. Suvarna News, along with Kannada Prabha, which has a 50-year journalistic legacy serves its audience with hyperlocal video-led content. This significant growth comes on the strength of a well thought through strategy to integrate both the broadcast and print content on digital and provide enhanced user experience and engagement,” says Asianet News Network – digital chief operating officer Anoop N.
“As a vernacular-video leader in its category the Asianet News digital network promises to deliver top quality content. With 99 per cent of the Indian language internet users accessing news content on mobile devices, we’re also continuously focused on the platform to be mobile friendly both from a format and engagement perspective.
“The digital news opportunity is a significant opportunity that the vernacular market has been relatively slow in capitalising on,” says Kannada Prabha and Suvarna News editor-in-chief Ravi Hegde. “With suvarnanews.tv, we are focused on securing a first-mover advantage. Building collaboration between TV and digital desks along with a deep focus on vernacular video content was at the core of the strategy. With regional news being the preferred category of digital news, we’ve also sharpened our focus at delivering Karnataka like none other,” he elaborates.
“Our investments in digital have been focused on building a media tech asset that dominates with its content and video format, and through this, drive market leadership,” adds Asianet News CEO Amit Gupta.
“It creates another strong platform for brands that work with us to capture and expand their presence and market reach riding the wave of vernacular digital growth.” Contexted with the KPMG-Google report that estimates 82 per cent of Kannadigas having a propensity to respond to an advertisement in the vernacular, it’s no surprise that brands will want to maximize on this opportunity.
Bali is full of memorable moments, and some of them involve animals. Temple monkeys tug at bags, beach dogs nap near sunbeds, and cats wander into cafés like they own the place. Most interactions are harmless, but a bite or scratch can change the day quickly, because you may need immediate medical care and follow-up treatment. This is where Bali travel insurance becomes more than a box to tick.
In this article, you will explore whether animal bite treatment is insured, the exclusions, and the steps to claim easily in Bali.
Why Animal Bites in Bali Need Special Attention
Bites are not only about the visible wound. Insurers and doctors both treat them as medical events that can pose an infection risk, especially when the bite breaks the skin.
A scratch that looks small in the moment can still lead to:
● A doctor’s examination and wound cleaning
● Medicines and dressings
● Follow-up consultations if the doctor advises observation or further care
From an insurance perspective, this matters because claims are usually assessed on medical necessity and documentation, not on how dramatic the injury appears in a photo.
How International Travel Insurance Looks at an Animal Bite
Most travel policies are built around emergency medical expenses for unexpected illness or accidental injury abroad. A bite or scratch usually fits the accidental injury bucket, but coverage is rarely blanket.
In many plans, the following may be considered if a doctor prescribes them and bills and medical notes support them:
● Consultation and outpatient treatment
● Emergency care and procedures, such as wound dressing or stitches, if clinically required
● Prescribed medicines and investigations
● Hospitalisation if the treating doctor confirms it is needed
Common Reasons Claims Get Reduced or Rejected
This is the part travellers often miss. Insurers usually do not deny claims because an animal was involved. Claims become difficult when the event looks avoidable, the reporting is delayed, or the paperwork is weak.
Avoidable-Risk Situations Insurers Scrutinise
Policies commonly exclude or limit claims linked to unsafe conduct or preventable exposure. For animal bites, scrutiny may increase if the incident appears connected to:
● Provoking, feeding, or trying to handle wild animals
● Ignoring warning signs at tourist spots
● Being intoxicated at the time of the incident
● Activities that a policy lists as excluded or restricted
The takeaway is simple: if your own description sounds like a risky choice rather than a sudden accident, the insurer may challenge it.
Delays, Missing Papers, and Policy Conditions
Even when your incident is genuinely accidental, claims can still stall due to basics such as:
● Not informing the insurer or assistance partner within the required time
● Missing itemised bills, prescriptions, or clinical notes
● No proof of travel dates or passport entry details when requested
● Submitting only pharmacy slips without a doctor’s consultation record
International travel insurance is paperwork-driven. If you document it well, you reduce the chance of avoidable back-and-forth.
What to Do If You Are Bitten or Scratched in Bali
Your health comes first, always. But a few sensible steps can protect your recovery and keep your insurance file clean.
Medical Steps That Help You and Your Claim
Act fast, stay calm, and get proper care before worrying about bills.
● Clean the wound promptly and seek medical care, even if it seems minor
● Follow the doctor’s advice, including follow-ups if recommended
● Avoid self-medicating in place of a clinical assessment, because insurers often ask for a doctor’s report
Claim Notes and Documents to Collect
Keep these handy; they’ll save time and avoid follow-up questions later.
● Doctor’s notes that mention the nature of injury, treatment given, and advised next steps
● Prescriptions and pharmacy invoices
● Itemised hospital or clinic bills
● A brief written note of where and when it happened, while it is still fresh in your mind
Final Word
Animal bites in Bali are not rare, and they are not always dramatic, which is exactly why travellers underestimate them. Many travel policies can cover bite-related medical treatment when it is accidental and medically necessary, but the outcome depends on your policy terms and the quality of your documentation. If you buy cover thoughtfully, keep the assistance number handy, and respond sensibly if an incident happens, you give yourself the best chance of both good medical care and a smoother claim experience.
