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News9 Mediaverse presents ‘Heralding 2024’
Mumbai: As the new year begins, News9 Mediaverse, the latest English offering by TV9 Network, is poised to revolutionise the news landscape with its year-end programming series, ‘Heralding 2024.’ This unparalleled initiative will unfold across three dynamic platforms—News9 Plus, the world’s first OTT platform; News9 Live, India’s premier 24×7 digital streaming platform; and news9live.com, for those who love the written word.
Taking off from 3 December 2023 to 31 March 2024, ‘Heralding 2024’ will captivate audiences with a power-packed lineup of 12 exclusive series that redefine news and infotainment, touching upon a diverse array of topics in the genres of news exclusives, ideas, and conversations.
With ‘Heralding 2024’, News9 Mediaverse reaffirms its commitment to redefine the very essence of news and information. It’s not just about chasing headlines; rather, it’s about going beyond news. It offers an experience that resonates with the discerning palate of its audience by looking at today through the prism of tomorrow.
The exclusive news segments form the core of ‘Heralding 2024,’ encompassing four overarching categories—Unveiling Intriguing Investigations with ‘Probe’, Exploring Political Frontiers ‘Mandate 2024’, and offering a comprehensive perspective on global affairs with ‘Global Lens’. Focusing on crucial national issues, and keeping the audience informed about developments within the country with ‘In India’s Interest’. Tailoring stories that resonate with the audience, connecting on a personal level, and addressing topics that matter to individuals— ‘In Your Interest’.
Additionally, the section on ‘Ideas and Conversations’ is dedicated to amplifying voices and sparking intellectual discourse. By presenting diverse perspectives and thought-provoking content, it strives to ignite minds and foster meaningful conversations. Within this segment, you will also find ‘Duologue with Barun Das,’ unveiling its stellar lineup of guests in season 02.
News9 Mediaverse presents a captivating array of content across various genres, meticulously crafted for the discerning English audience of ‘Heralding 2024.’ This marks the dawn of a new era in news and infotainment, promising an engaging and insightful experience.
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Tips Music CEO Hari Nair to step down
Girish Taurani and Sushant Dalmia to jointly steer the company as the hunt for a new chief begins
MUMBAI: A leadership shuffle is under way at Tips Music. Hari Nair, the company’s chief executive, will step down on April 30 as the music label begins the search for a successor.
The company said Girish Taurani, executive director, and Sushant Dalmia, chief financial officer, will jointly oversee operations during the transition while the board identifies a permanent replacement.
Nair joined Tips Music in 2023 and set about reshaping the veteran music label into a more digital, data-led enterprise. During his tenure, the company secured licensing and partnership deals with global platforms including Sony Music Publishing and TikTok, while renewing agreements with Warner Music Group.
Drawing on earlier experience in technology and entertainment, including a stint at ByteDance, Nair pushed the organisation towards a performance-driven culture. He built a brand partnerships division and introduced proprietary software systems aimed at strengthening digital distribution and data capabilities.
Kumar Taurani, chairman and managing director, credited Nair with embedding a data-led culture within the company and driving revenue growth in line with shareholder commitments.
In his resignation note, Nair said that after helping transition the label into a modern, digitally focused and process-driven organisation, the time had come to pursue his next leadership challenge.
The leadership change comes as the broader Tips Films group shows signs of financial stabilisation. In the third quarter of FY26 the company reported a net loss of Rs 2.86 crore, narrowing sharply from Rs 14.2 crore in the previous quarter. For the nine months ended December, losses stood at Rs 12.37 crore.
Yet revenue told a more volatile story. Income from operations slid to Rs 4 crore in Q3 FY26 from Rs 56 crore in the preceding quarter, taking total operating income to Rs 4.56 crore.
For a company built on a catalogue of more than 34,000 tracks and decades of Bollywood hits, the next chief will inherit both a digital engine and a volatile music market. The playlist may be familiar, but the next act at Tips Music is only just beginning.
