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DNA Women Achievers’ Awards 2024 set to New Gen Women across sectors
Mumbai: Get ready to witness a celebration of extraordinary achievements as DNA India gears up for the highly anticipated DNA Women Achievers’ Awards 2024! With the theme ‘Honouring the New Gen Women’, this event, scheduled for 6 March 2024, is set to shine a spotlight on the remarkable contributions of women leaders across diverse sectors.
In a world where women are increasingly at the forefront across various domains, the DNA Women Achievers’ Awards 2024 seeks to recognize and celebrate their hard work, talent, and dedication. From Retail and IT to Healthcare, Start-up, FMCG, Entertainment, Fashion, and beyond, the awards cover a wide spectrum of categories, showcasing the multifaceted accomplishments of women professionals.
The upcoming event will feature distinguished special guests, including Vimla Batham Ji, chief of UP State Women Commission, and renowned actress Rakul Preet, alongside esteemed Guest of Honour such as Shri Brajesh Pathak, Deputy CM of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Mahesh Sharma, MP of Gautam Buddh Nagar, and Shri Chirag Paswan, MP.
Notably, the event will feature two thought-provoking panel discussions on crucial topics. The first discussion, “Is India Ready to Support Women Entrepreneurs?” will include esteemed panellists such as Kanika Vohra, co-founder of ICH Creative, and ex-founding team, AJIO.com, Rhea Mazumdar Singhal, Founder and CEO of Ecoware, and Devyani Kapoor, Founder of Shuffling Suitcases. The second discussion, “Is Social Media a Boon or Bane for Women in India?” will offer valuable insights from Ankita Sahigal – Influencer, Divija Bhasin, Counselling Psychologist and Influencer, and Dr. Neelam Mishra, Psychologist.
The esteemed jury panel, comprising industry stalwarts Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, Kanika Vohra, and Dr Supriya Pattanayak, meticulously evaluated nominees based on various parameters for the DNA Women Achievers’ Awards 2024. Nominations across all categories were collated by an expert committee, followed by deliberations by the jury to select the deserving winners. Thorough reviews of the nominations were conducted by experts to ensure fairness and transparency in the selection process.
The inspiring stories of the winners will be showcased on DNA India, amplifying their achievements, while ZeeNews.com will feature digital stories on its microsite to extend their reach to a wider audience. The virtual airing of the event on multiple platforms will enable viewers to witness the celebration of women achievers, with video features highlighting the winners’ accomplishments shared across various social media platforms to garner recognition and admiration.
A spokesperson for DNA India emphasized the significance of the grand celebration, stating, “At DNA India, we are deeply honoured to host the DNA Women Achievers’ Awards 2024, an event that transcends mere accolades to embody the profound journeys of courage, perseverance, and triumph undertaken by women across our nation. Each award recipient represents not only a beacon of inspiration but also a testament to the transformative power of determination and resilience. Their stories, etched with resilience and adorned with success, serve as a source of motivation for us all, illuminating the path forward towards a more equitable and inclusive society. Through these awards, we not only celebrate their outstanding achievements but also reaffirm our unwavering commitment to championing gender equality and empowering women to realize their fullest potential.”
News Broadcasting
News TV viewership jumps 33 per cent as West Asia war draws audiences
BARC Week 8 data shows news share rising to 8 per cent despite T20 World Cup
NEW DELHI: Even as individual television news channel ratings remain under a temporary pause, the genre itself is seeing a clear surge in audience attention.
According to the latest data from Broadcast Audience Research Council India, television news recorded a 33 per cent jump in genre share in Week 8 of 2026, covering February 28 to March 6.
The news genre accounted for 8 per cent of total television viewership during the week, up from 6 per cent the previous week. The spike in attention coincided with escalating geopolitical tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran, which have kept global headlines firmly fixed on West Asia.
The rise is notable because it came at a time when cricket was dominating television screens. The high-stakes stages of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, including the Super 8 fixtures and semi-finals, were being broadcast during the same period.
Despite the cricket frenzy, viewers appeared to be toggling between sport and global affairs, boosting the overall share of news programming.
The surge in genre share comes even as the government has enforced a one-month pause on publishing ratings for individual news channels. The move followed regulatory scrutiny of the television ratings ecosystem.
While channel-level rankings remain temporarily out of sight, the genre-level data suggests that when global tensions escalate, audiences continue to turn to television news for real-time updates.
