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Shareholders to receive 1 DMCL share for 4 ZMCL equity shares
BENGALURU: Zee Media Corporation Limited (ZMCL) has informed the bourses that Friday, 6 October 2017 would be the record date for the purpose of determining its shareholders who would be entitled to issuance of equity shares by Diligent Media Corporation Limited (DMCL) in the ratio of 1 (one) equity share of Re. 1 each of DMCL for every 4 (four) equity shares of Re. 1 each of ZMCL held as on the record date.
Earlier, the Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal vide an order passed on 8 June 2017, had approved the scheme of arrangement and amalgamation among ZMCL, DMCL, Mediavest India Private Limited (Mediavest), Pri-Media Services Private Limited (Pri-Media) and Maurya TV Private Limited (Maurya) and their respective shareholders and creditors.
The scheme inter alia provides for demerger of print media undertaking of ZMCL vesting with DMCL with effect from appointed date of 1 April 2017.
The company says that the communication was being issued for the general guidance of the shareholders of ZMCL, who have been issued Equity Shares by DMCL, for computing the proportionate of cost of acquisition of ZMCL shares to be split between ZMCL and DMCL as per the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
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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.
