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CNBC TV18’s ‘brainstorming’ seminar on India Inc
MUMBAI: Business channel CNBC TV18 held an event ‘Managing India Brainstorm VII’, in association with Sun Microsystems and Wipro Infotech at Taj Westend, Bangalore today.
The seminar brought together the leading minds from diverse streams of the industry.
The panel of speakers, moderated by CNBC-TV18’s Raghav Bahl, comprised vice chairman and MD of ABB Ravi Uppal, vice chairman and MD of Philips India K Ramachandran; chairman and MD of Indian Bank Ranjana Kumar; CEO of CRISIL Ravi Mohan, and senior editor of The Economic Times Narendra Pani, among others. The brainstorm session focused on ‘Is India Inc ready to invest again?”
Among the topics discussed in the sessions were: Is India Inc really feeling confident?, Do CEO’s feel they have got a clear grip on their businesses vis-?-vis the globalize scenario?, Have companies got rid of the vestiges of the past?, Do we need to add more manufacturing capacity?, and Is India Inc now clear about where they stand in the globalize order?
The event draws its conceptual inspiration from Managing India, the half-hour weekly programme on CNBC India that showcases India’s super achievers, business leaders and corporate chieftains for a discussion on strategy, vision and leadership and to share their perspectives.
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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.
