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RBNL’s Big Magic and Spark Punjabi don new look
MUMBAI: Reliance Broadcast Network‘s (RBNL) regional channels, Big Magic and Spark Punjabi, have unveiled their new packaging to showcase the culture of the respective regions.
According to the broadcasting company, the new packaging of both channels will further add to their commitments towards offering endless entertainment to the consumers in the region. The changes are the outcome of research and insights of what adds to the appeal of the channel amongst local audiences.
Having launched in the Hindi-speaking heartland of Central India in March 2011, Big Magic has ensured that it is as local as local can get whether through its choice of programming that has been designed basis local sensibilities, the channel‘s tag line ‘Apna Pradesh – Apna Magic‘, the music bed, or the overall appearance of the channel which appeals to local audiences, the channel said.
The new avatar is an extension which will further adapt to the changing needs of the audiences in the heartland.
Spark Punjabi, the regional general entertainment channel in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh (PHCHP) from the BIG CBS joint venture which launched in January 2012, has local commissioned shows as well as prime time shows which connect with the varied audience segment across households in Punjab.
The channel said that the new look and packaging of the channel complements the range of entertainment programs currently on-air making it more local and relevant to the local consumers. The channel‘s tag line ‘Tuhada Apna Punjabi Channel‘, combined with the overall appearance of the channel has been specifically done to relate to the Punjabi consumers. The new avatar will support the current on-air programming of the channel which offers shows from across multiple genres.
RBNL spokesperson said, “The new packaging stands testimony to our endeavour of keeping up with the tastes and preferences of audiences to offer them a channel which is truly for them. Whether it is the choice of programming with its packaging – which reflects the local flavour, the on-ground activations – which involve and engage with the local populace, or the innovations – for marketers, Big Magic and Spark Punjabi offer their respective audiences and marketers alike, the best option in regional television entertainment.”
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Time brings TIME100 Next franchise to India with Reliance
List to spotlight 100 emerging leaders, gala set for December 2026 in Mumbai.
MUMBAI: It’s about time India’s next wave got a global spotlight and now, it’s on the list. New York-headquartered Time is expanding its TIME100 Next franchise to India, partnering with Reliance Industries Limited to launch TIME100 Next India, its first international extension of the rising leaders platform. The announcement was made at the Time100 Gala in New York by Jessica Sibley and Nita Mukesh Ambani, signalling a strategic push to tap into India’s growing influence across sectors.
The India edition will recognise 100 emerging leaders from the country and the global Indian diaspora, spanning business, science, sports, arts and social impact. The list will be curated by Time’s editorial team and published online, continuing the franchise’s focus on identifying individuals shaping the future.
The initiative will culminate in a gala event scheduled for December 2026 at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, anchoring the platform within India’s cultural and business ecosystem.
TIME’s broader Time100 franchise has steadily expanded its global footprint since 2021 through events and impact-led initiatives. Executives noted that India’s growing pool of influential voices and innovators made it a natural next step for the platform’s international ambitions.
For Reliance, the partnership aligns with its broader push to support emerging talent and ideas on a global stage. For Time, it marks a timely bet on India not just as a market, but as a talent engine shaping the next chapter of global leadership.
