News Broadcasting
News18 network announces second edition of BYJU’S ‘Young Genius’
Mumbai: Building on the success of the first edition of BYJU’S “Young Genius – Umar Choti, Kaam Bade” which aired between January and March 2021, news network News18 has announced the launch of the second edition of the show with a new promo. The registrations for the second edition beginning January 2022 are open now.
Hosted by senior Network18 editor and anchor Anand Narasimhan, “Young Genius” comprises 11 episodes, honouring around 20 young geniuses in the age group of six to fifteen. The show features and recognises the inspiring journeys and achievements of child prodigies with exceptional talent in academics, arts, science, sports, music and other creative fields. The kids will be joined by some of India’s most celebrated personalities who will be seen sharing their experiences with them, said the broadcast network in a statement.
“The success of BYJU’S Young Genius demonstrates the acceptability of inspiring and entertaining stories and refreshing show formats on Indian television,” said News18 Network CEO – Hindi news, Karan Abhishek Singh. “The first edition received massive viewership, 98.4 per cent positive sentiment on social platforms and consistent demand for new episodes week-on-week from viewers across the country. The phenomenal response has led us to announce the second season of BYJU’S Young Genius which promises an even more enthralling line-up of stories of child prodigies.”
“The first season of Young Genius felicitated and featured extraordinary talent across the country and we are back again with the second season to feature India’s young geniuses. Our country is filled with exceptional talent, and a platform like this aims to recognise and celebrate such hidden gems,” added BYJU’s marketing head, Atit Mehta.
In order to cater to a diverse audience base, the show will be aired on 18 network channels including News18 India, CNN-News18, History TV18, History TV18 HD, News18 Rajasthan, News18 Bihar/Jharkhand, News18 Madhya Pradesh/Chhattisgarh, News18 Uttar Pradesh/Uttarakhand, News18 Bangla, News18 Lokmat, News18 Urdu, News18 Kannada, News18 Gujarati, News18 Odia, News18/Punjab/Haryana/Himachal, News18 Kerala, News18 Tamil Nadu and News18 Assam/Northeast.
Children intending to participate can register on https://www.news18.com/younggenius/ or download the BYJU’S app and register under the BYJU’S Young Genius section.
News Broadcasting
Network18 channels lead YouTube news viewership in March 2026
CNN-News18, News18 India and CNBC channels top categories with record views
MUMBAI: When the world hit refresh on breaking news, Network18’s channels were already streaming ahead. As geopolitical tensions and war-driven headlines fuelled a surge in global news consumption, the network’s digital playbook delivered big clocking record Youtube viewership across English, Hindi and business news categories in March 2026.
At the forefront was CNN-News18, which emerged as the clear leader in the English news segment with 130 million live and video-on-demand views. The channel edged past competitors such as Times of India (126.5 million), Times Now (101.1 million), India Today (88.2 million) and NDTV (77.5 million), according to Databeings data for March.
In the Hindi news arena, News18 India delivered a commanding performance, racking up a staggering 3,297 million views on YouTube. The channel comfortably outpaced NDTV India, which recorded 3,119 million views, underlining its deep reach and consistent engagement with mass audiences, as per Playboard data.
The network’s dominance wasn’t confined to general news. In the Hindi business segment, CNBC Awaaz topped the charts with 92 million views, narrowly ahead of Zee Business (90 million) and well ahead of ET Now Swadesh (57 million). Meanwhile, its English counterpart CNBC-TV18 posted a strong 58 million views, reinforcing the network’s cross-category strength.
The spike in viewership reflects a broader shift in audience behaviour, with viewers increasingly turning to digital platforms particularly Youtube for real-time updates and in-depth coverage during high-intensity news cycles. For Network18, the numbers signal more than just scale; they underline the effectiveness of a multi-platform strategy that blends speed, credibility and continuous coverage.
In a month where the news never paused, it seems viewers chose to stay tuned where the stream never stopped.
