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Channel 7 introduces three new infotainment shows
MUMBAI: Off late news channels are exploring innovative ways for garnering extra eye balls. Channel 7 seems to be moving very hard into infotainment programming by adding a new dimension to regular news
The channel is set to launch three new infotainment features namely Lakshya, Raj-Ki-Niti and Ye Safar hai Suhana.
Daily half-an-hour show Lakshya will feature career and employment aspects, while Raj-Ki-Niti, another daily half-an-hour show, will cover the stories on the top political news. Ye Safar hai Suhana, a weekly half an hour show, which will beam within news bulletins as daily news segments on travel destinations and holiday activities.
These new shows are targeted at making the content offering from Channel 7 complete in every aspect for they go beyond regular news reportage, in a statement issued by Channel 7.
The channel will also air a special series IIFA Safar, covering the IIFA awards to be held in Amsterdam on 11 June.
“Today, news channels have started adding a lot of value to their news based programmes such that they appeal to all section of its viewers. Channel 7, the latest news Channel has taken the lead when it comes to features and infotainment programming. The balanced mix of news bulletins and features from Channel 7 provides viewers with not just information but wholesome entertainment as is the trend today” says Channel 7 director Siddhartha Gupta.
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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.
