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MY FM-ABP News join hands to fight Covid2019 stress
MUMBAI: MY FM, the radio arm of DainikBhaskar Group, recently joined hands with India’s leading news network, ABP News, with an aim to give a much-required cheerful start to everybody’s mornings. The move comes amid all the stress and negativity building due to the current global pandemic. TV and Radio are the only two mediums right now that bring live content daily. TV brings authentic news and information while Radio brings positivity and entertainment. The collaboration hopes to spread positivity and cheerfulness along with credible and timely information all around.
As a part of the month-long venture, various MY FM RJs from different cities will daily feature on ABP News’ morning show, Namaste Bharat, to share their take on the respective city’s response in the current context. The show, hosted by ABP anchors VikasBhaudauria, Pratima Mishra and KumkumBinwal, has till now featured RJ Kartik, RJ Meenakshi, RJ Viny, RJ Navneet, RJ Archana, RJ Darshana, RJ Mohit, RJ Animesh and RJ Rajan as a part of the alliance. The RJs, all in their respective styles, shared how they are motivating listeners to follow lockdown and safety measures. Likewise, ABP news morning anchors VikasBhaudauria, Pratima Mishra and KumkumBinwal appear in the morning show of MY FM across all the stations.
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Asianet Television Awards 2026 celebrates women power in Malayalam TV
“She is the Colour” theme honours icons as ceremony airs on March 14 and 15 at 7 PM.
MUMBAI: If television lights up living rooms, this year Asianet decided to let women provide the colour. The Asianet Television Awards 2026 turned the spotlight firmly on women empowerment with the theme “She is the Colour”, celebrating the strength, resilience and achievements of women who continue to shape society and the Malayalam entertainment industry.
The ceremony honoured several distinguished personalities whose journeys have left a lasting cultural imprint. Among them was legendary playback singer Vimala Varma, widely recognised as the first Malayalam playback singer. The evening also paid tribute to Padma Shri awardees Devaki Amma and Vimala Menon for their exceptional contributions in their respective fields.
Leading women from the Malayalam film industry were also recognised during the event, including actor Shweta Menon, who currently serves as president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, and National Award winning actor Surabhi Lakshmi.
The awards ceremony brought together a glittering lineup of actors and industry figures, including Jayasurya, Vijay Babu, Asha Sarath, Lena, Esther Anil, Anumol, Akhila Bhargavan, Sarayu Mohan, Prajod Kalabhavan, Gayathri Suresh, Sabumon Abdusamad, Swasika, Tini Tom, Sijoy Varghese, Kailash, Veena Nandakumar, Sabareesh Varma, Ansiba Hassan and Dinesh Prabhakar. Kishan Kumar, executive vice president Malayalam at JioStar, was also present at the event.
Beyond individual recognitions, the awards celebrated excellence across Malayalam television, acknowledging artists and technicians whose work continues to drive the industry forward.
The evening also offered plenty of spectacle, with elaborate dance performances, stunt acts and comedy skits performed by popular television and film personalities, turning the ceremony into a full fledged entertainment showcase.
Viewers will get to watch the celebrations when the Asianet Television Awards 2026 air on Asianet on March 14 and 15, Saturday and Sunday, from 7 pm onwards, bringing the star studded tribute to homes across Kerala and beyond.
