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An Ode to Madras: News18 Tamil Nadu’s ‘Enga ooru Madras’ paints the town with memories and music
Mumbai: News18 TamilNadu the leading Tamil news channel, marked the occasion of Madras Day with a celebratory on-ground event titled ‘Enga ooru Madras’. The event’s primary objective was to celebrate the unique essence of Madras, by delving into its historical significance, artistic expressions, and the memories that make the city an integral part of Tamil Nadu’s identity.
News18 TamilNadu ‘Enga ooru Madras’ brought together an ensemble of 20 renowned personalities per a dynamic and spirited music troupe, and two charismatic anchors to delve into the rich cultural heritage and vibrant spirit of Madras. The program featured engaging discussions, reminiscences, and lively interactions among the celebrities, and the music troupe who also showcased their talents through occasional singing performances.
The event was graced by an array of invitees, including Jayakumar distinguished ex-minister from ADMK (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam); Deva renowned music director; Aishwarya Rajesh acclaimed actress; Dushara prominent actress; Amir noteworthy director; Parthiban celebrated actor and director; Velmurugan talented lyricist; Premji esteemed actor and mayor Priya: honourable mayor of Chennai
The captivating event unfurled at Anna Towers, nestled in the heart of Anna Nagar, Chennai. The venue provided the perfect backdrop for this celebration of Madras, encapsulating its vibrant past and promising future. Members of the general public were welcomed to join the event, making it an inclusive and festive occasion for all.
The ‘Enga ooru Madras’ will be telecasted on News18 TamilNadu on 22 August from 9:00 am to 10:00 am & 9.00 pm to 10:00 pm enabling viewers across Tamil Nadu to partake in the revelry, gain insights from the engaging discussions, and relish the musical performances that capture the essence of Madras.a
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News18 India to air Sabse Bada Dangal on 4 May counting day
Channel promises fastest results, live trends and analysis across five states.
MUMBAI: Ballots will do the talking and screens will do the shouting. As counting day approaches for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry, News18 India is gearing up for an all-day broadcast of its flagship election show, Sabse Bada Dangal, on 4 May from 6 am onwards. The Hindi news channel plans to deliver continuous, real-time updates as votes are tallied, combining live counting data with on-ground reporting and studio analysis. With political fortunes set to shift through the day, the coverage will track every swing, surge and surprise as trends turn into results.
The broadcast will feature a mix of senior political leaders, analysts and experts, offering instant reactions and decoding the evolving electoral picture. Expect heated debates, quick takes and detailed breakdowns as the numbers settle across all five states.
For News18 India, counting day has long been a high-visibility moment. The network is banking on its reporting reach, editorial bandwidth and technology-driven coverage to stay ahead in what is often a fiercely competitive news cycle.
With multiple battlegrounds and shifting narratives, the day promises both drama and data in equal measure. And if all goes to plan, Sabse Bada Dangal will once again turn the counting of votes into prime-time spectacle.
