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CNBC Awaaz lines up a slew of shows for 2007
MUMBAI: CNBC Awaaz has lined up fresh new shows in 2007 like Smart Shopping with Tech2, Stree Super Achievers – II, What’s Cool and Hot , a brand new Capital Report, and Hafte ka Audit in a new avatar.
The channel has also slated best of shows and seasons from careers, shopping, holiday destinations, cars or influential people, to wrap up the year 2006, asserts an official release.
CNBC Awaaz will revive the year 2006 with programmes like:
Best of Smart shopping
22 December 4:30 pm – Gifting Special
25 December 4:30 pm – Toys Special
26 December 4:30 pm – Party Dressing for Gals
29 December 4:30 pm – Party Dressing for Guys
Weekend Masti on 30 December 11:30 am, Holiday Special will wrap up the year 2006 with a holiday special featuring the top national and international destinations. This special will also feature the best holiday packages for the New Year.
Best of Khas Mulaqat on 30 December at 8:30 pm will see CNBC AWAAZ anchor Sanjay Pugalia in intense one-on-ones with the people who make a difference. The year end show will be a Khas Mulaqat special featuring excerpts from the most interesting episodes of Khas Mulaqat.
Chalti Ka Naam Gadi on 30 December at 3:30 pm, the year end show will feature all the top cars that will hit the road in 2007. Experts comments, brand comparisons, pricing and technical analysis all and more.
Hum Honge Kamyaab, Top jobs special on 23 December 4:30 pm The year end special will focus on the top jobs, best career option, courses and top premier institutes of the country. The show will educate the viewer on the best career choices of the year 2006 and what to expect from the Year 2007.
Prime Property, Hot Spots 2007 a half hour episode on 30 December at 9:30 pm will give you a run down on the best cities and places to invest in real estate. Inter and intra city real estate comparisons in terms of quality of construction, facilities, location and infrastructure, adds the release.
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BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest overhaul in 15 years
Cost pressures and leadership change drive major workforce reduction plan
LONDON: BBC has unveiled plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs, roughly 10 per cent of its global workforce, in what marks its biggest downsizing in 15 years.
The announcement was made during an all-staff meeting led by interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies, as the broadcaster moves to tackle mounting financial pressures and reshape its operations.
Between 1,800 and 2,000 roles are expected to be eliminated from a workforce of around 21,500. The cuts form part of a broader plan to save £500 million over the next two years, aimed at offsetting rising costs, stagnating licence fee income and weaker commercial revenues.
In a communication to staff, BBC interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies said, “I know this creates real uncertainty, but we wanted to be open about the challenge,” acknowledging the impact the move would have across the organisation.
The restructuring comes at a time of leadership transition. Former director-general Tim Davie stepped down earlier this month, with Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, set to take over the role on May 18, 2026.
While some cost-cutting measures are being implemented immediately, the majority of the structural changes are expected to roll out over the next few years, with full savings targeted by the 2027–2028 financial year.
The broadcaster had earlier signalled its intent to reduce its cost base by around 10 per cent over a three-year period, warning of “difficult choices” as it adapts to shifting economic realities and audience expectations.
With operating costs hovering around £6 billion annually, the BBC’s latest move underscores the scale of the financial challenge it faces, as it balances public service commitments with the need for long-term sustainability in an increasingly competitive media landscape.
