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‘Raaz’- forensic show on Channel 7
MUMBAI: Crime pays, at least, for news channels. An endless list of crime shows are showcased on the telly at present. Newly-launched news channel, Channel 7, is also keeping up with the trend.
The channel takes a closer look at forensic science through a crime show Raaz. This weekly show will air at 11 pm. The repeat telecast of the show will air on Thursdays at 4:30 pm and Sundays at 12:30 pm.
Raaz is based on real life incidents and is the latest from the bouquet of programmes that Channel 7 has to offer, informs a media release.
Going by the adage that no one can escape the long arm of the law, forensic science is what helps the authorities nab the culprits by turning unseen clues into concrete evidence.
This show will emphasise how forensic science helps solve cases, which would have been nothing but closed chapters buried in files, otherwise.
To make matters interesting, every episode of Raaz is based on real life stories. The best of technology is put in use such that the reel plots match the real ones.
A team of experts is in place to lend even more authenticity to the show ensuring that the viewer is glued to the TV set till the criminal is exposed.
Central Forensic Science Laboratories, former president Dr VN Sehgal, is exclusively associated with the program and will be on screen with his team, to explain technical jargon and terminology associated with forensic science such that it is understood by one and all. DR Sehgal is popularly known in forensic circles across the world as India’s Invisible Man for his uncanny ability to dig up invisible clues.
Raaz demystifies the miracle of forensic science in bringing impossible cases to justice.
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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.
