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Worldspace subscription passes the 100,000 mark
MUMBAI: Radio satellite service provider WorldSpace has announced that it recently passed 100,000 subscribers globally – reinforcing the company’s execution against its business plan through the sequential roll out of services in key Indian and other global markets.
The company says that its services have resonated with consumers across the world, including India where the company remains focussed on building content and partner networks to increase visibility and drive consumer demand.
Worldspace chairman and CEO Noah Samara says, “Reaching 100,000 subscribers is an important milestone for WorldSpace and it reflects the effective implementation of our strategic plan, which is to leverage attractive market opportunities for our subscription services. We are very pleased with our progress and we intend to continue aggressive sales and marketing efforts that will enable us to grow our subscriber base.”
This year in India Worldspace launched roll-outs in nine cities in India, including Mumbai, New Delhi and Chandigarh. Launching in these cities has enabled the company to access a population of approximately 29 million in its primary target market. As of 30 September, 2005, Worldspace’s services were available at approximately 550 retail locations in India.
Worldspace delivers the latest tunes, trends and information from around the world and around the corner. Worldspace subscribers benefit from a combination of local programming, original WorldSpace content and content from global brands like the BBC, CNN, Virgin Radio UK, NDTV and RFI.
WorldSpace’s satellites cover two-thirds of the globe with six beams. Each beam is capable of delivering up to 80 channels of high quality digital audio and multimedia programming directly to Worldspace Satellite Radios anytime and virtually anywhere in its coverage area.
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UDF poised to return to power in Kerala, says Manorama-CVoter survey
Massive opinion poll projects shift in Kerala politics ahead of 2026 Assembly elections.
MUMBAI: The winds of change appear to be blowing through Kerala’s political landscape and this time, they seem to favour the United Democratic Front. A comprehensive mega opinion survey conducted by Manorama News in partnership with CVoter projects a potential comeback for the UDF in the upcoming Kerala Legislative Assembly Elections 2026. The survey, covering all 140 constituencies with a massive sample size of nearly 90,000 respondents, predicts the UDF could win between 69 and 81 seats.
The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) is expected to secure 57 to 69 seats, a significant drop from the 99 seats it won in the 2021 elections. This would mean the LDF losing 30 to 42 of its sitting seats. Meanwhile, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which drew a blank in 2021, is projected to open its account with 1 to 5 seats.
Region-wise, the UDF is expected to make strong gains in Malabar, winning 25 to 34 out of 48 seats, and in Central Kerala, where it could bag 29 to 33 out of 53 seats. In South Kerala, the LDF is likely to retain an edge with 21 to 25 seats, while the UDF may improve to 12 to 16 seats. The NDA could pick up 1 to 3 seats in the southern region.
The survey was conducted between 14 and 26 March 2026, with additional tracker and snap polls carried out from December 2025 to March 2026. A total of 89,693 respondents participated, ensuring representation across all demographics and social segments.
Manorama News has a strong track record of accuracy, with its previous projections closely matching the actual results of the 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha elections as well as the 2021 Kerala Assembly polls.
In Kerala’s famously fierce political battles, this survey suggests the pendulum may be swinging back. Whether the final verdict matches these numbers or throws up another surprise, one thing is clear, the 2026 Assembly elections are shaping up to be one of the most keenly watched contests in the state’s history.
