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Celebrate a special Ram Navmi with Big Magic Bihar and Jharkhand
MUMBAI: In the Hindi Heartland, spirituality and devotion hold a special place in the hearts of adults and children alike. Celebrating this culture, BIG MAGIC Bihar & Jharkhand presents a special 9 days of RAM NAVMI celebrations starting 31st March! Starting Monday, catch special episodes of Yatra Express, Bhakti Sagar, an exclusive movie festival and a special televised show – Nimiya Ke Daar Maiyya only on BIG Magic Bihar & Jharkhand!
Ram Navmi is the 9th day of the Chaitra- Navratri and hence a very sacred day for Hindus – it is also the birth day of Lord Rama the 7th incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Goddess Durga is revered with a series of pujas and other rituals through the 9 days. Reveling in the celebrations, BIG MAGIC Bihar & Jharkhand presents 9 special episodes of Ram Navmi Bhakti Sagar with special Maa Durga devotional songs and mythological stories. At 10.30am, viewers can take a tour of the most sacred Durga mandirs in the region with Yatra Express Durga Mandir special.
Offering a special line-up of entertainment, BIG MAGIC Bihar & Jharkhand also airs special blockbuster movies with Ramnavmi Bhojpuriya Bayar from 3pm onwards from 31st march to 8th April. Viewers can enjoy along with their families handpicked movies like Pyar Ke Bandhan Tute Na Mitwa, Bajrangbali, Gori Tora Gaon Bada Pyara, Nandu Nikamma, Preet Na Jaane Reet, Gathbandhan Pyar Ka, Hamra Se Byah Karba and Mat Bhulyo Mai Baap Ke. Additionally, catch a special televised show – Nimiya Ke Daar Maiyya, with Bhojpuri stars and singers eulogizing the 9 forms of the goddess each day. With special wishes from celebrities and exclusive packaging, viewers are bound to have an enjoyable experience on the channel this festive season!
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Celebrate Ram Navmi with BIG MAGIC Bihar & Jharkhand starting 31st March!
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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.
