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‘Indian Telly Awards’ steals march over IIFA telecast: emediaplan study
MUMBAI: The repeat telecast of the Indian Telly Awards 2002 on Star Plus, an event organised by www.indiantelevision.com managed to hold it’s own against the much hyped IIFA awards aired on Sony Entertainment Television.
According to TAM data put out by emediaplan for Sunday 11 May for cable and satellite homes 4+, the Indian Telly Awards show is at the second spot in Delhi in the top 15. It got a TVR of 3.65 which is extremely impressive when you consider that the show ran from 8-11 pm. Sony’s high profile and lavish IIFA show took place in South Africa. The much touted “weepfest” Devdas is out of sight in the emediaplan study.
In Mumbai, while the Telly Awards came in at number six it still beat IIFA which held the number eight position. The show had a TVR of 2.81 as opposed to a TVR of 2.24 for IIFA. Interestingly, Zee enters in just once in Delhi with its show Astitva Ek Prem Kahani. Its TVR of 2.31 gave it a position of number eight..
In Delhi, SET’s Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqueeqat is at number one with a TVR of 4.61. It also takes the number three spot with a TVR of 3.14.
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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.
