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Zee to air Pantene Zee World Teen queen 2003
MUMBAI: Looks like fashion and entertainment channel go hand in hand. Zee TV channel will premiere Pantene Zee World Teen Queen 2003 on Saturday 15 November at 8:30 pm.
The beauty pageant organised in New Delhi on 17 October 2003, Pantene Zee World Teen Queen 2003 attracted thousands of teen Indians from 110 countries across the world, says a company release. The teen initiative the event was conducted in two stages. During the first stage the National Teen Queen Contest was held in each participating country. The winner was flown down to India to witness the India Teen Queen round and then World Teen Queen Contest was held.
Zee TV and Pantene have been associated for the last three years for organizing this beauty pageant.
Says Zee TV president Apurva Purohit, “Over the last three years our viewers have given us great response for this show. Today Pantene Zee World Teen has become a platform to promote budding talent amongst the teenagers across the world. Pantene Zee World Teen is one of the most awaited programme that our viewers long to watch. We are sure that our viewers will relish this event.”
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BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest overhaul in 15 years
Cost pressures and leadership change drive major workforce reduction plan
LONDON: BBC has unveiled plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs, roughly 10 per cent of its global workforce, in what marks its biggest downsizing in 15 years.
The announcement was made during an all-staff meeting led by interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies, as the broadcaster moves to tackle mounting financial pressures and reshape its operations.
Between 1,800 and 2,000 roles are expected to be eliminated from a workforce of around 21,500. The cuts form part of a broader plan to save £500 million over the next two years, aimed at offsetting rising costs, stagnating licence fee income and weaker commercial revenues.
In a communication to staff, BBC interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies said, “I know this creates real uncertainty, but we wanted to be open about the challenge,” acknowledging the impact the move would have across the organisation.
The restructuring comes at a time of leadership transition. Former director-general Tim Davie stepped down earlier this month, with Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, set to take over the role on May 18, 2026.
While some cost-cutting measures are being implemented immediately, the majority of the structural changes are expected to roll out over the next few years, with full savings targeted by the 2027–2028 financial year.
The broadcaster had earlier signalled its intent to reduce its cost base by around 10 per cent over a three-year period, warning of “difficult choices” as it adapts to shifting economic realities and audience expectations.
With operating costs hovering around £6 billion annually, the BBC’s latest move underscores the scale of the financial challenge it faces, as it balances public service commitments with the need for long-term sustainability in an increasingly competitive media landscape.
