News Broadcasting
Hatim Tai to debut on Star Plus on 26 Dec
MUMBAI: Kuch Kar Dikhana Hai will make way for kids’ show Hatim Tai on Star Plus, beginning 26 December.
Ramanand Sagar’s Sagar Arts has created the weekly show, that will air on Fridays at 8 pm. Kuch Kar Dikhana Hai, the Optimystix show that gets hidden talent to flaunt itself during the programme. Hatim Tai, the immortal children’s classic, will combine adventure with feats, a bit of science and lots of bravery and valour. The show has been created with high production values, says Star India senior Vp, content and communication, Deepak Segal. While Shakti and Amrit Sagar, the next generation of the Sagars, are directing the show, Jyoti Sagar is handling the computer graphics, that are an essential element of the special effects of the programme.
Kuch Kar Dikhana Hai, which has completed its seasonal run, will however, return to the channel next year with fresh talent, says Segal.
Actor Raahil will play central character Hatim Tai, while the main villain Jaal is being portrayed by Nirmal Pandey and the behind-the-scenes villain Najumi is being essayed by Vijay Ganju. Jasmine provides the female lead in the show.
A bank of six episodes is being maintained by the production house.
Another show that will debut on Star Plus in January 2004 is Koi Jaane Naa. Also a weekly, Koi Jaane Naa is being produced by Anurradha Prasad- Rajeev Shukla’s BAG Films.
News Broadcasting
Network18 channels lead YouTube news viewership in March 2026
CNN-News18, News18 India and CNBC channels top categories with record views
MUMBAI: When the world hit refresh on breaking news, Network18’s channels were already streaming ahead. As geopolitical tensions and war-driven headlines fuelled a surge in global news consumption, the network’s digital playbook delivered big clocking record Youtube viewership across English, Hindi and business news categories in March 2026.
At the forefront was CNN-News18, which emerged as the clear leader in the English news segment with 130 million live and video-on-demand views. The channel edged past competitors such as Times of India (126.5 million), Times Now (101.1 million), India Today (88.2 million) and NDTV (77.5 million), according to Databeings data for March.
In the Hindi news arena, News18 India delivered a commanding performance, racking up a staggering 3,297 million views on YouTube. The channel comfortably outpaced NDTV India, which recorded 3,119 million views, underlining its deep reach and consistent engagement with mass audiences, as per Playboard data.
The network’s dominance wasn’t confined to general news. In the Hindi business segment, CNBC Awaaz topped the charts with 92 million views, narrowly ahead of Zee Business (90 million) and well ahead of ET Now Swadesh (57 million). Meanwhile, its English counterpart CNBC-TV18 posted a strong 58 million views, reinforcing the network’s cross-category strength.
The spike in viewership reflects a broader shift in audience behaviour, with viewers increasingly turning to digital platforms particularly Youtube for real-time updates and in-depth coverage during high-intensity news cycles. For Network18, the numbers signal more than just scale; they underline the effectiveness of a multi-platform strategy that blends speed, credibility and continuous coverage.
In a month where the news never paused, it seems viewers chose to stay tuned where the stream never stopped.
