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CNN-News18 hikes ad rates, promises enhanced experience for advertisers
Mumbai: After being number one on the viewership charts for the last 52 weeks, the country’s top english news channel CNN-News18 has decided to hike its advertising rates.
The revised rates will apply to all existing and prospective clients advertising on the channel.
This premium adjustment is a step taken after a year of a remarkable achievement in the English news genre, characterised by unparalleled news coverage and insightful analysis of the national and global events.
Commenting on the decision to hike ad rates, Network18 business cluster CEO Smriti Mehra said, “CNN-News18 is proud of its unparalleled leadership in the English news space and remains committed to providing nuanced analysis and objective reporting on stories from India and around the world. In order to deliver world-class programming with an enhanced advertising experience for our clients, we will be taking some bold steps. As we increase our ad rates, we will offer innovative solutions to help advertisers connect with their target audience in a nuanced manner.”
“The year ahead will see some of the key states going to polls, the eighteenth G20 Heads of State and Government Summit in New Delhi in September, the cricket World Cup in October and November and finally the general elections in 2024. The upcoming year holds a lot of promise for the TV news genre and CNN-News18 would continue to add value for its advertisers. We thank all our existing advertisers who have put their faith in us and also look forward to welcoming new clients,” she added.
As the country gets into the election mode with upcoming elections in several key states and the general elections in 2024, the next 12 months will be action packed with differentiated programming, analyses and in-depth coverage of all events on CNN-News18.
The channel is committed to creating a greater impact for advertisers by offering various innovative solutions such as branded content, Non-FCT elements, and other highly customised ad formats that help advertisers connect with their target audience.
The channel has planned a comprehensive coverage across the length and breadth of the country for the elections programming. This will commence with the state elections scheduled in Karnataka in May 2023, assembly elections in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in January 2024, leading up to the General elections in April-May 2024.
The channel’s distinctive programming, particularly during prime time, which is a confluence of analysis, debate, and objective reporting, has won the hearts and minds of the viewers. With the most credible set of anchors delivering facts over noise, the channel is setting new benchmarks of news reportage in the country.
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NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
