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DW partners with Epic for ‘Eco India’ series
MUMBAI: DW’s flagship TV series, Eco India, which focuses on finding sustainable and environment-friendly solutions for a wide range of issues, has launched its Hindi series on In10 Media Network’s infotainment channel Epic.
The Eco India series by DW is an attempt to bring to the masses stories of the change-makers who have found innovative ways to solve the problems faced in day-to-day life as well as across various sectors and industries.
The series sheds light on how communities in India are coming up with innovative solutions for a wide gamut of issues such as food shortage, and rising sea levels in Mumbai among others. It also attempts to showcase some of the impactful stories of sustainable eco-friendly endeavours such as lake conservation in Bengaluru, new ways of taking care of livestock and earning money with cow dung, and recycling of industrial cloth wastes.
In10 Media Network acquisition & syndication network senior AVP Adita Jain said, “Epic is committed in its endeavour to bring to the viewers some of the most exceptional content about India covering a wide range of topics. The Eco India series is the perfect opportunity for us to play our part in generating awareness around the need to adopt environment-friendly solutions for various industrial and domestic challenges. We are delighted to partner with DW.”
DW distribution asia head Andrés Palacios-Degwitz said, “We are delighted to partner with Epic for the Eco India series to bring to light some of the new age environmental innovations. Epic has established itself as an India-centric platform for infotainment and Eco India Hindi series fits well in the Epic content library.”
The Eco India English series is available on Epic On.
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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.
