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News programme ‘Madrid Bombing’ wins Intl Emmy
MUMBAI: INT-Channel 4 News, based in Central London has bagged the 2004 International Emmy for the best news programme produced The Madrid Bombing.
The announcement was made last night by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, which grants the International Emmy, at a gathering in New York.
According to an official communiqué, International Academy of Television Arts & Science president and CEO Bruce Paisner said, “We are pleased to award with the prestigious 2004 International Emmy for News Coverage to ITN-Channel 4 News. Journalists today work in difficult and dangerous conditions, often risking their lives to serve the free media.”
The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is the largest organisation of global broadcasters. The Academy was chartered in 1969 with a mission to honor and encourage excellence in television programming produced outside of the United States by awarding the International Emmy Award in eight categories, as stated in the offical release.
The other nominated programs were: Good Morning Japan: Eclipse in the Antarctic produced by NHK Japan; Liberia produced by Sky News United Kingdom and News 7: Terrorist Bombing of UN Headquarters in Iraq produced by NHK, Japan.
For the second year in a row, the Academy paid homage to international television journalists killed in the line of duty.
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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.
