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IN CableNet inaugrates headend; ties up with USTDA
The Hinduja run IN CableNet has inaugrated a new headend at Matunga, King Circle in Mumbai to service the areas of Sion, Wadala, Dadar, Chunabhatti, Dharavi and Antop Hill areas. The state-of-the-art headend will offer 70 channels to its subscribers and would also make Internet over cable available to them. The Hindujas have already begun the Internet services in the western suburbs of Bombay like Khar and Bandra and also in the south Bombay commercial zone – Nariman Point.
The cable service company IndusInd Media and Commission Ltd which boasts of catering to 4 million subscribers all over India had also signed grant agreement with USTDA (United States Trade and Development Agency) on 10 March 2000, to jointly commission a study to work out the feasibility of providing high speed Internet access over the Optical Fibre cable backbone established by IndusInd Media and Communications Ltd.
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Sony PAL to air Sankat Mochan Hanuman from May 4 at 9 PM
Mythological series brings Lord Hanuman’s tale of devotion and courage back to TV
MUMBAI: Sony PAL is set to bring back the timeless mythological series Sankat Mochan Hanuman, with its premiere scheduled for May 4 at 9 PM. The show revisits the legendary journey of Lord Hanuman, offering viewers a chance to reconnect with one of Indian mythology’s most revered figures.
Centred on themes of devotion, courage and righteousness, the series traces Hanuman’s unwavering loyalty to Lord Ram and his fearless stand against evil. With its mix of dramatic storytelling and visually rich sequences, the show aims to deliver both entertainment and spiritual resonance, appealing to audiences across age groups.
The narrative unfolds as a larger-than-life saga, positioning Hanuman as the ultimate protector and a symbol of strength and selfless service. His journey, rooted in faith and duty, continues to strike a chord with viewers, making the series as relevant today as ever.
The cast features Gagan Malik as Lord Ram, Debalina Chatterjee as Sita, Nirbhay Wadhwa in the titular role, and Saurav Gurjar as Raavan. Their performances bring depth and authenticity to characters deeply embedded in Indian cultural memory.
With its return to television, the show is positioned as more than just a rerun. It taps into a renewed appetite for mythological storytelling, blending nostalgia with timeless values.
As audiences increasingly seek content that resonates beyond entertainment, ‘Sankat Mochan Hanuman’ offers a familiar yet powerful narrative, reminding viewers that stories of faith and courage never really go out of style.
