News Broadcasting
ABP Majha unveils ‘Majha Sanman Puraskar 2023’
Mumbai: ABP Majha, a leading news channel of Maharashtra hosted the prestigious ‘Majha Sanman Puraskar 2023’ on Monday, 21 August at the elegant ITC Grand Central in Mumbai. The ‘Majha Sanman Puraskar’ serves as a distinguished tribute to individuals who have made noteworthy contributions across various domains.
The event was graced by distinguished chief guests, including chief minister Eknath Shinde, chief of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Raj Thackeray, and the veteran actor Jeetendra Kapoor.
Beyond being mere awards, the ‘Majha Sanman Puraskar’ from ABP Majha symbolizes gratitude towards those who have significantly enriched the well-being, growth, and sense of accomplishment of the state of Maharashtra. The evening radiated with distinction and glamour, as it acknowledged the achievements of exceptional individuals who have left an indelible mark on Maharashtra’s cultural, social, and artistic landscape.
The recipients of the 2023 Majha Sanman Puruskar are as follows:
Pt. Suresh Wadkar, renowned singer
Dr Shri Thanedar, Indian-American congressman
Ashok Patki, accomplished music director and composer
Ashok Jain, chairman, Jain Irrigation
Shraddha Kapoor, a celebrated actress
Shardul Thakur, a prominent Indian cricketer
Kedar Shinde, esteemed film director
Ware Guruji, celebrated teacher
Satyapal Maharaj, a devoted social activist
Suresh Waghe, a notable author
For the past 15 years, the ‘Majha Sanman Puraskar’ has stood as a symbol of appreciation for the state’s pride, paying homage to luminaries such as Sachin Tendulkar, Dr Rani Bang, Ashutosh Kotwal, Nagraj Manjule, Pt. Suresh Talkwalkar, Rahul Dravid, and many more. This year’s edition marked an unforgettable evening celebrating Maharashtra’s vibrant heritage of talent, creativity, and excellence.
The broadcast of the show is scheduled for Saturday, August 26th, at 8 PM, with a repeat episode airing on Sunday, 27 August at 7 PM, ensuring a wider audience can partake in the celebration of Maharashtra’s remarkable individuals.
Majha Sanman Puraskar 2023 was co-presented by Dear Government Lottery, Vikram Tea, Star Parvah, Lottoland, and Cycle Agarbatti. It was co-powered by Akkuda’s Dhudhkandi, Senco Gold & Diamonds, and Gokul Dudh. The Drive-in partner for the event was H’ness CB350, and it was partnered by Tata Play. The digital partner was ABP Live.
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 to air live counting day coverage for five state election results on May 4
The channel is rolling out its biggest election coverage machinery yet for results day on 4th May
NOIDA: The votes have been cast. Now comes the reckoning. CNN-News18 is pulling out all the stops for results day on 4th May, when counting begins across five battleground states — West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry — in what promises to be one of the most closely watched electoral verdicts in recent memory.
The channel’s coverage, titled Battle for the States: The Verdict, kicks off at 7am and runs through the day across linear TV, connected television and YouTube. It is the culmination of CNN-News18’s multi-format editorial initiative, Battle for the States, which has tracked the polls from the beginning under the theme Road to Power.
At the operational heart of the coverage will be the Live Results Hub, the channel’s central command centre built to collate, verify and process real-time data flowing in from reporters stationed at counting centres across constituencies. The hub combines newsroom intelligence, analytics and on-the-ground reporting to deliver what the channel promises will be the fastest and most accurate results coverage in English news.
Leading the on-air charge will be primetime anchors Rahul Shivshankar, Anand Narasimhan, Aman Sharma, Nabila Jamal and Shivani Gupta. They will be joined by a wide panel of commentators including author Chetan Bhagat; GVL Narasimha Rao, senior leader of the BJP; Smita Prakash, editor of ANI; activist Saira Shah Halim; political analyst Sumanth C Raman; Abhijit Iyer Mitra, senior fellow at IPCS; Amitabh Tiwari, founder of VoteVibe; columnist Abhijit Majumdar; Nalin Mehta, managing editor of MoneyControl; political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla; senior journalist Subir Bhaumik; and political analyst Manojit Mandal.
Shivshankar, who serves as editorial affairs director at CNN-News18, set out the stakes plainly. “Counting day is one of the most watched events in the electoral cycle, where speed and credibility are tested in real time,” he said. “Battle for the States: The Verdict is built on that promise, combining ground reporting, sharp analysis and cutting-edge election technology to give viewers the clearest and fastest route to the verdict. On May 4, CNN-News18 will once again be the nation’s most trusted channel to witness democracy in action.”
Smriti Mehra, chief executive of English and Business News at Network18, framed the coverage in broader terms. “Elections are defining national events, and audiences turn to brands they trust in moments that matter,” she said. “CNN-News18 has consistently led from the front in every election coverage, and this special programming reflects the scale of our ambition and editorial strength.”
The channel has form here. It claims to have been India’s most preferred English news destination for election results for the past 20 years, covering everything from the 2024 general elections to the Delhi, Maharashtra, Bihar and BMC polls on the back of what it calls an “Always First, Always Right” record. Five states, one day, and a nation waiting for answers. The clock starts at 7am on 4th May.
