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Taj Television issues switch off notice against Hathway
MUMBAI: Two days after Star India issued a notice against Hathway Cable and Datacom, it’s now the turn of the newly formed Taj Television Network to do the same. In a notice issued in the leading dailies, the distribution arm of Zee and distribution agent for Turner channels has stated that Zee and Turner channels are likely to be switched off for subscribers of Hathway Cable and Datacom and its franchisees.
The cities where the switch off is likely to happen are the DAS areas of Greater Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan-Dombivali, Jaipur, Pune, Nashik, Delhi, Bengaluru, Aurangabad, Lucknow, Allahabad and Kolkata Metropolitan Area.
The reason for deactivation has been stated as ‘non signing of subscription agreement/interconnection agreement’, ‘non submission of subscribers reports’ and ‘non-payment of subscription fees’.
The channels included in the list are Zee TV, Zee Cinema, Zee Marathi, Zee News, Zee Café, Zee Studio, Zee Punjab Haryana Himachal, Zee Bangla, Zee Business, Zee Salaam, ETC, Zing, Zee Jagran, Zee Talkies, Zee 24 Taas, Zee Smile, Zee Kannada, Zee Telugu, Zee Kalinga, Zee Classic, Zee Action, Zee Premier, 9X, Zee Madhya Pradesh Chattisgarh, Zee Bangla Cinema, Zee Marudhara, Zee Tamil, & Pictures, Zee Anmol, Zee Q, Zee Khana Khazana, Zee Sangam, 24 Ghante, Zindagi, Zee TV HD, Zee Cinema HD and Zee Studio HD from the Zee stable as well as CNN International, Cartoon Network, HBO, POGO and WB of Turner International India.
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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.
