News Broadcasting
Emmy nominees for news coverage announced
NEW YORK: The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the nominees for the International Emmy in the category of news coverage on 31 July.
This year, for the first time, the International Emmy Award for News Coverage will be presented at the National Television Academy’s News and Documentary Emmy Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, 3 September 2003 in New York City.
The International Television Academy President Fred Cohen, in a statement, has plugged these awards as a global event for news professionals worldwide where the international nominees will be honoured alongside their American news and documentary colleagues.
The four nominees in the news coverage category for the 2003 International Emmy Awards are:
Radioactive Ammunitions: Deployed Again Despite Scientists’ Warnings
ARD/WDR, Germany.
Gulf War II
Associated Press Television News, United Kingdom.
20 Heures: Evening News Looting at Baghdad Museum
France 2 Television, France.
The Fall of Saddam
ITN for Channel 4 News, United Kingdom.
Nominees for the remaining seven international Emmies in the categories of arts programming, children and young people, documentary, drama series, popular arts – non-scripted, popular arts scripted and TV movies/mini-series will be announced at MIPCOM in Cannes on Friday, 10 October 2003.
They will be presented on Monday, 24 November 2003 in New York City at the 31st International Emmy Awards Gala.
The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, a division of the National Television Academy, was chartered in 1969 with a mission to honor and encourage excellence in television programming outside the United States through the International Emmy Award.
The Academy is an independent organisation of television and media leaders from all over the globe with representatives from over 50 countries on its board. It is a forum for the representatives for exchanging ideas, discussing common issues, and promoting new strategies for the future development of quality global television programming.
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 launches weekend show Health Matters to decode health trends
New show aims to cut through viral wellness fads with expert-backed advice
MUMBAI: In an age where viral reels often double up as lifestyle advice, CNN-News18 is launching a weekend show aimed at separating health facts from fashionable myths.
Titled News18 Health Matters, the half-hour programme will premiere on 14 March 2026 and position itself as a reliable guide through the maze of wellness trends, internet remedies and quick-fix health advice that increasingly shape everyday decisions.
India is in the midst of a major health transition. Lifestyle diseases are striking earlier, stress and sleep deprivation have become routine, and health choices are often influenced by trending content rather than medical evidence. The new show leans into this reality with a simple premise: trending does not always mean true.
Anchored by Hem Kaur Saroya and Himani Chandna, the programme will air every Saturday at 8:30 am and 5:30 pm and on Sundays at 10:30 am. Episodes will also be available on the channel’s YouTube platform.
Each instalment will tackle everyday health concerns that are increasingly entering mainstream conversations. Topics range from the rise of heart attacks among people under 40 and the growing reliance on protein supplements, to the rush toward weight-loss drugs and the widespread overuse of painkillers. The show will also examine issues such as screen addiction, chronic sleep loss, stress-related disorders and the rising prevalence of thyroid conditions, diabetes and hypertension.
Speaking about the launch, Rahul Shivshankar said the show aims to bring clarity to a space crowded with misinformation.
“With Health Matters, CNN-News18 aims to cut through the noise and empower viewers with clear, expert-led conversations grounded in science and medical evidence. At a time when viral trends increasingly influence lifestyle choices, it is important to distinguish between what is trending and what is truly beneficial for long-term health,” he said.
Echoing the sentiment, Smriti Mehra said the programme reflects the channel’s commitment to responsible and relevant programming.
“With growing public interest in wellness and preventive health, Health Matters strengthens CNN-News18’s focus on issues that affect everyday life. In an increasingly crowded information space, credible and verified health conversations have never been more important,” she said.
With Health Matters, CNN-News18 is betting that viewers want more than bite-sized advice and viral fixes. The show promises something rarer in the age of algorithm-driven wellness tips: calm, credible conversations that help people make better health choices.
