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CNN named best ‘Cable & Satellite Channel’ at Asian Television Awards
MUMBAI: Twenty-four-hour news and information network CNN International has been named the ‘Cable and Satellite Channel of the Year’ at the 8th Asian TV Awards ceremony, held in Singapore recently.
The regional industry event also honored CNN’s BizAsia team for producing the ‘Best Business News Programme.’
A company release quoted CNN Asia Pacific’s senior vice president Ian Macintosh as saying, “We are delighted that the efforts of CNN’s team of professionals here in Asia have been recognised by our peers in the industry.”
In the Asia Pacific, CNN produces prime time morning and evening news and business programmes from its regional headquarters in Hong Kong. Some of its interesting shows include News Biz Today, Asia Now and Talk Asia.
Television Asia magazine’s Asian TV Awards is an annual regional award programme covering 15 Asian countries and judged by an international jury. This year, it is said to have attracted more than 1,800 entries for a total of 29 award categories.
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Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
