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SifyMax to cover French Open & Wimbledon as broadband partner for TWI/IG
MUMBAI: Sify Max, (www.sifymax.in) has tied up with TWI/G as its exclusive broadband partner for India for videos of the highlights of the on-going French Open, (28 May – 11 June) and Wimbledon, which will be held from 26 June – 6 July.
As a result of this tie up, a special French Open 2006 section on SifyMax features, besides the highlights of the tournament, interviews with players, behind-the-scenes footage and previews. The highlights of the 2005 French Open will also be available.
The Wimbledon 2006 special on SifyMax will also offer comprehensive coverage replete with videos of individual match highlights, interviews with star players, daily round-ups and the behind-the-scenes action with live audio commentary. A live score-card and golden moments of the 2005 tournament will also be available.
Sify Limited senior vice president Surya Mantha said, “Following the immense success of last year’s Wimbledon coverage on SifyMax, we are delighted to be associated with TWI/IMG again to bring the excitement of both the French Open and Wimbledon 2006 to sports lovers in India. The content on video of the highlights of the matches will offer a satisfying and complete experience of the two tournaments. Users can follow the tournaments on SifyMax at their convenience, either from their homes, offices or from any of our 3300 iWays across India. We believe this initiative will help make tennis a mainstream sport by making the French Open and Wimbledon available to users in India at their convenience.”
IMG India senior corporate director Andrew Wildblood added, “TWI is excited to partner with SifyMax as the exclusive broadband content partner for the French Open and Wimbledon championships this year. This unique endeavour will extend the viewership of the French Open and Wimbledon 2006 beyond their existing formats. Sify Max will help us to take these premier tennis tournaments to the fast growing base of broadband Internet users in India, from both home and cyber cafes, and to capture new audiences outside the realm of traditional TV viewing.”
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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.
