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Canada-based ATN’s million dollar debenture renewed
MUMBAI: Toronto-based Asian Television Network (ATN) has announced that the company’s debenture holders have agreed to the extension and repayment plan agreement of its million dollar debenture for a further period of three years. The debenture will now be due on 9 June 2005.
“The debenture holders have recognized our outstanding growth in revenue and earnings over the past three years and have extended this debenture for a further three years to June 2008,” said an official release quoting ATN CEO and president Shan Chandrasekar.
“With this agreement ATN will continue to present an improving balance sheet for our investors with future pay-down of a significant portion of the debenture principal and the transfer of this debt to long-term.” said ATN CFO Byrne Fulton.
ATN, a publicly traded company listed on the Toronto Venture Exchange, owns and operates five television channels across Canada. It has programming alliances with broadcasters such as ZEE TV, B4U, Sony Entertainment Television, Alpha Punjabi, Jaya TV and ARY Digital.
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Asianet Television Awards 2026 celebrates women power in Malayalam TV
“She is the Colour” theme honours icons as ceremony airs on March 14 and 15 at 7 PM.
MUMBAI: If television lights up living rooms, this year Asianet decided to let women provide the colour. The Asianet Television Awards 2026 turned the spotlight firmly on women empowerment with the theme “She is the Colour”, celebrating the strength, resilience and achievements of women who continue to shape society and the Malayalam entertainment industry.
The ceremony honoured several distinguished personalities whose journeys have left a lasting cultural imprint. Among them was legendary playback singer Vimala Varma, widely recognised as the first Malayalam playback singer. The evening also paid tribute to Padma Shri awardees Devaki Amma and Vimala Menon for their exceptional contributions in their respective fields.
Leading women from the Malayalam film industry were also recognised during the event, including actor Shweta Menon, who currently serves as president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, and National Award winning actor Surabhi Lakshmi.
The awards ceremony brought together a glittering lineup of actors and industry figures, including Jayasurya, Vijay Babu, Asha Sarath, Lena, Esther Anil, Anumol, Akhila Bhargavan, Sarayu Mohan, Prajod Kalabhavan, Gayathri Suresh, Sabumon Abdusamad, Swasika, Tini Tom, Sijoy Varghese, Kailash, Veena Nandakumar, Sabareesh Varma, Ansiba Hassan and Dinesh Prabhakar. Kishan Kumar, executive vice president Malayalam at JioStar, was also present at the event.
Beyond individual recognitions, the awards celebrated excellence across Malayalam television, acknowledging artists and technicians whose work continues to drive the industry forward.
The evening also offered plenty of spectacle, with elaborate dance performances, stunt acts and comedy skits performed by popular television and film personalities, turning the ceremony into a full fledged entertainment showcase.
Viewers will get to watch the celebrations when the Asianet Television Awards 2026 air on Asianet on March 14 and 15, Saturday and Sunday, from 7 pm onwards, bringing the star studded tribute to homes across Kerala and beyond.
