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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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Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
