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TM looks for distributors in India, elsewhere
MUMBAI:India is one of the countries where TM Systems, an Emmy award winner this year, is looking for international distributors/ sales/ service representatives to add to its key worldwide production markets during the current year.
Global sales of the TM Systems software technology for language translation, dubbing and subtitling will be coordinated from the company’s new Los Angeles offices. The company, says TM SYSTEMS VP Worldwide Sales, David L. Gibbar, is looking for seasoned distributors of other professional audio and recording products with an established and developed client base. Key markets targeted include Japan, China, Korea, India, The Middle East, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, South Africa and Canada.
TM SYSTEMS is a 2002 Emmy Award winner for the creation and implementation of the industry’s first fully-integrated, non-linear language localization system, offering programmers throughout the globe a first-ever consistent, efficient, integrated, less costly and more timely manner in which to complete all language translation, dubbing and subtitling for feature films, television programming and DVD releases.
TM SYSTEMS, claims the company, has now become the de facto industry standard, and has revolutionized the entire language localization business. The company has pioneered efforts in eliminating the use of VCRs and videotapes from the translation, dubbing and subtitling process. All elements of language translation, dubbing and subtitling are less costly, take less time to complete, are more efficient, have greater consistency, and are rid of piracy, thanks to TM products, claims the company.
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CNN-News18 rolls out Battle for the States ahead of key polls
Multi-format election coverage tracks voter mood across five battleground states
NEW DELHI: CNN-News18 has launched a special election programming initiative titled Battle for the States, as India gears up for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry.
Built around the theme ‘Road to Power’, the multi-format coverage aims to follow the entire electoral journey, from campaigning and polling to results and government formation. The network is leaning into on-ground reportage and data-backed storytelling to decode voter sentiment across regions where local issues often shape the narrative.
The programming line-up includes ‘Vote Tracker’, a three-part series developed in collaboration with survey agency Vote Vibe. The show blends survey insights with expert commentary and field reporting, using augmented reality graphics to present complex electoral data such as vote share, seat projections and leadership preferences in a more accessible format. It will air every Monday evening until April 6.
Adding a cultural lens to political reporting is ‘So Saree!’, a ground-driven segment where women anchors travel across constituencies dressed in traditional handwoven sarees from each state. The format uses attire as a storytelling device, highlighting regional identity while capturing grassroots voices.
Meanwhile, ‘Unfiltered Kaapi’ and ‘Chai-Niti’ bring a more conversational tone, drawing inspiration from everyday political discussions in tea stalls and coffee corners. These segments aim to break down key issues through candid, fast-paced exchanges between anchors and reporters, tailored to regional sensibilities.
For viewers seeking deeper insights, the weekend docuseries ‘Reporters Project’ takes a longer view, with correspondents travelling across constituencies to map voter concerns and political shifts on the ground.
“Elections are about people, their aspirations, identities and the issues that matter to them, and every state tells a different story,” said CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar. He added that the initiative focuses on understanding “the sentiment on the ground and what’s driving voter choices”.
Echoing the emphasis on credibility, Network18 CEO – English and business news Smriti Mehra said the network aims to combine on-ground reporting with data-led insights to deliver clear and timely coverage as the elections unfold.
With a mix of data, culture and grassroots reporting, CNN-News18 is positioning Battle for the States as a comprehensive window into one of India’s most closely watched electoral cycles, where every vote carries a story waiting to be told.
