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Zee’s Astitva interacts with Singapore audiences
MUMBAI: Zee TV, in its endeavor to reach out to Asian audiences, took a step forward with a special beam for Singapore to get interactive with its viewers. Viewers in Singapore will now get a chance to spend an entire day with Dr.Simran, the lead character of Astitva Ek Prem Kahani.
Zee TV will be shooting with Dr.Simran and the entire cast and crew of Astitva in Singapore on the 28, 29 and 30 July. Zee has created an interactive platform through which it will be inviting its viewers to be part of the show. The opportunity to witness the making of their favourite serial Astitva. Participants can register online at the website www.zeetelevisionasia.com
Abhijeet Saxena, President, Zee Telefilms, said, “Today Zee TV has a strong & loyal audience base in Singapore. Viewers are consistently in touch with us through some medium or the other, be it e-mail or visits to our website and based on their constant feedback we have decided to bring our programmes closer to our viewers. The bond that Dr Simran has created with the viewers will get strengthened by this opportunity”.
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Parikshit Luthra exits CNBC-TV18 after 20-year run
Former bureau chief to take brief pause before next role
NEW DELHI: Senior journalist Parikshit Luthra has signed off from CNBC-TV18, marking 28 February 2026 as his final day and closing nearly two decades with Network18 Media & Investments Limited, including eight years at the business news channel.
During his tenure, Luthra interviewed prominent business leaders and Union ministers, reporting on economic policy, corporate strategy, the automobile sector and financial markets. His coverage spanned key inflection points in India’s economic narrative.
He also led new programming formats such as Newscentre, Global Eye and Global Lens, shows that examined politics and foreign policy through an economic prism, reflecting the channel’s push towards globally linked business reporting.
In a LinkedIn post, Luthra said his final weeks were spent covering the Union Budget, the India AI Summit, India’s trade agreements with the US and EU, and the group’s flagship Rising Bharat Summit 2026. He added that he continued anchoring until his last day and briefly met Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his closing assignments.
Luthra joined CNBC-TV18 in June 2018 as assistant editor, later rising to senior editor and chief of bureau, a position he held for over two years. Before that, he worked with Republic TV and CNN-News18.
He said he plans to take a short break before embarking on his next professional chapter.
