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India Today Group launches a new vertical ‘India Today Originals’
Mumbai : India Today group has launched ‘India Today originals’, a content hub producing original non-fiction series & features for streaming and audio platforms.
The vertical begins with the trailer release of its first production, Indian Predator- Diary of a Serial Killer, which will be available on Netflix on 7 September.
This year, India today originals will include two true crime-documentary series, Indian Predator- Diary of a Serial Killer on Netflix and Dancing on the Grave on Amazon prime video.
With the group’s content pool sourced from decades of reporting experience, India Today is already in a strong position to enter the original content space.
India today group vice chairperson Kalli Purie said, “When I watch good documentary content on streaming platforms, it is clear to me that this was a very logical step for us. We tell the best stories of India day in & day out at breaking news speed, so why not produce the best stories in a more expansive format with more details for streaming as well? “
She further added, “The advantages of having ‘India Today Originals’ as a production partner is you get a unique combination- storytellers from the ground who have seen the story unfold first hand coupled with those who know how to tell a long form story in a grand and dramatic format.”
India Today’s business head originals & special projects Chandni Ahlawat Dabas will lead the vertical, drawing on her extensive experience in ad filmmaking, documentary production, feature film production, fiction TV, and news TV to make business and creative decisions for the new SBU’s elevated and original content.
Speaking about the new venture, Chandni added, “The launch of India today originals is a matter of personal & professional pride for me. We have quietly been setting up the SBU for the last two years and look forward to giving viewers the best glocal content in the documentary space this year. This is an exciting start and the next year will be focussed on expansion.”
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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.
