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The 100 Most Unexpected TV Moments on TV Land and TV Guide
MUMBAI: From Muhammad Ali raising the torch at the 1996 Olympics to Janet Jackson’s famous wardrobe malfunction at The Superbowl, American television has provided some significant and surprising moments in history.
US publication TV Guide and channel TV Land will premiere The 100 Most Unexpected TV Moments tonight 5 December 2005. This five-part special — which coincides with the publication of TV Guide’s editorial feature — looks at some of the most unexpected milestones in US television history.
100 Most Unexpected TV Moments on TV Land features archival clips, interviews and rare appearances by celebrities who discuss the impact of television’s most unanticipated moments.
Topics to be covered will range from the Al and Tipper Gore
kiss to the late crooning sensation Frank Sinatra being surprised by the appearance of his new bride, actress Mia Farrow, on What’s My Line?
From the surprising reunion of Sonny and Cher on Late Night with David Letterman to the bewildering St. Elsewhere finale to the Jackson Superbowl incident which is at num,ber four, this countdown special showcases the moments that have become indelibly etched in memories and will stand the test of time.
Tyson biting Holyfield’s ear during a boxing match is the second most memorable moment. The top spot goes to finale of Newhart. This series reflects on more than 50 years of televised moments. It will span the spectrum of TV genres, including news, dramas, soaps, comedies, talk shows and sports.
The hightlights for the all time moments include eight Game Show moments like when contestant Yolanda Bowersley’s top came down on The Price is Right. The famour ice skating scandal involving Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan that showed how bitter sporting rivalry can be is at number nine.
As far as awards shows are concerned the 1972 Oscars are featured. This was when Sacheen Littlefeather accepted an award on behalf of Marlon Brando who won for The Godfather. As far as music is concerned one time capsule moment that made the list is Courtney Love crashing Madonna’s interview during MTV’s Video Music Awards in 1995.
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Network18 Q4 revenue grows 9.7 per cent, EBITDA at Rs 30 crore
PAT improves to Rs 306.6 crore, margins steady amid cost pressures.
MUMBAI: Not all news is breaking, some of it is quietly improving. Network18 Media & Investments Limited appears to be doing just that, tightening losses and stabilising margins even as costs continue to weigh on the business. For FY26, the company reported revenue from operations of Rs 1,955.1 crore, up from Rs 1,896.2 crore in FY25, signalling modest top-line growth in a challenging media environment. Total income stood at Rs 1,978.2 crore, compared to Rs 1,913 crore a year earlier.
Profit after tax came in at Rs 306.6 crore for the year, a sharp turnaround from Rs 3,225.4 crore in FY25, largely reflecting the absence of large exceptional items that had inflated the previous year’s numbers. On a more comparable basis, the company’s operating performance showed signs of gradual stabilisation.
However, the quarterly picture remained under pressure. For the March quarter, Network18 reported a loss of Rs 53.1 crore, narrower than the Rs 98.1 crore loss in the same period last year, but still indicative of ongoing cost challenges.
Expenses continued to track high. Total expenses for FY26 stood at Rs 2,235.7 crore, up from Rs 2,197.8 crore in FY25. Key cost heads included operational expenses of Rs 765.9 crore, employee benefits of Rs 475.9 crore, and marketing, distribution and promotional spends of Rs 427.1 crore, underlining the continued investment required to sustain reach and engagement.
At an operating level, margins remained under strain. Operating margin stood at 2.33 per cent for FY26, marginally higher than 1.77 per cent in FY25, while net profit margin remained negative at -13.02 per cent, though improved from -14.89 per cent.
On the balance sheet, total assets rose to Rs 8,957.6 crore as of 31 March 2026, from Rs 8,317.5 crore a year earlier. Equity strengthened to Rs 4,958.7 crore, while borrowings increased to Rs 3,112.8 crore, reflecting a higher reliance on debt to support operations.
Cash flows told a mixed story. While financing activities generated Rs 83.9 crore, operating cash flow remained negative at Rs -24 crore, highlighting ongoing pressure on core cash generation. Cash and cash equivalents, however, improved to Rs 33.9 crore from Rs 1.8 crore.
The numbers point to a company in transition growing revenues, trimming losses, but still grappling with structural cost pressures. In a sector where scale often comes at a price, Network18 seems to be inching towards balance, one quarter at a time.
