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Nimbus asserts deals done, telecast partners to be announced by 27 Feb
MUMBAI: Five days after Nimbus Communications clinched a $612.18 million (Rs 27.24 billion) global media rights deal for cricket to be played in India for the next four years, there is still no word on who will be telecasting the upcoming England tour.
According to a statement issued today by Nimbus Sport, it has reached agreement with broadcast platforms in the USA, Canada, Carribean, UK and the Middle East. However, company officials would not offer specifics, stating many of the contracts were still in the process of being signed.
Nimbus says that the contracting process for most of these deals is expected to be complete by Monday, 27 February, following which details of the broadcast platforms in each territory shall be announced. The series officially kicks off on 1 March with the first Test in Nagpur.
Agreement for broadcast in secondary territories Singapore, Malaysia, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, have also been reached, says Nimbus. Additionally, the Harish Thawani-promoted company claimed a first in regards to broadcast arrangements having been reached for new territories such as Greece and Fiji.
The details of the Nimbus statement are as follows:
1) Nimbus has concluded radio broadcast arrangements in the UK (BBC Radio first confirmed by Indiantelevision.com) and also in the Middle East.
2) In India, Nimbus has reached arrangement for multiple broadcast platforms and from the ODI part of the England tour shall also offer multiple language commentary feeds.
Said Nimbus Sport CEO Digvijay Singh, The combined reach of the various broadcast platforms will provide an unprecedented reach for showcasing Indian cricket, in addition to keeping Nimbus on track for its revenue targets.
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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.
