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Doordarshan felicitates women from finance on International Women’s Day
MUMBAI: Historically, finance and investment banking have been seen as male bastions. However, a decade into the 21st century, their corporate power and influence is low although women represent half or more of the workforce in many countries. In a country where boys are prized over girls and where many women quit work after marriage and child birth, there has been a surprising rise of women leaders across financial institutions.
According to a study about women on corporate boards in India, the financial sector performs best in terms of gender diversity, nine of the eleven banks listed on BSE-100 have a woman on their board and two of these banks have a female CEO.
On the occasion of the this international women’s day Doordarshan recorded a special program “Saluting Womanhood – Inspiring Change” with six women icons from the Indian financial sector who contributed to the progress of the country in their own way, they are multi-taskers, team players and able to handle all kinds of situations with equanimity.
Smt. Vijayalakshmi R. Iyer (CMD – Bank of India), Smt. Usha Sangwan (MD – LIC of India), Smt. Bala Deshpande (Senior MD – National Enterprise Associates), Smt. Kalpana Morparia (CEO – JP Morgan), Smt. Chitra Ramkrishna (MD & CEO – National Stock Exchange of India) & Smt. Sunita Sharma (MD & CEO of LIC – HFL) were felicitated by Shri. Mukesh Sharma, Additional Director General of Doordarshan and all the women icons were interviewed by Shri Anil Dharkar who played the host for this show.
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This program “Saluting Womanhood – Inspiring Change” will telecast on 8th March 2014 on Doordarshan National Network at 9:30 a.m. and on DD Sahyadri Channel “Kartutvaan Shalininna Salaam” at 10:30 p.m on the same day.
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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.
