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Mirror NOW’s Faye D’Souza receives prestigious ‘IAA News Anchor of the Year’ Award
MUMBAI: The Collegium of Presidents of the International Advertising Association (IAA), India Chapter, have unanimously conferred the prestigious ‘IAA News Anchor of the Year Award’ to Mirror NOW’s Executive Editor, Faye D’Souza for her exemplary contribution to journalism and being the voice of India’s everyday issues. The award was presented to her at a glittering ceremony at the annual IAA Leadership Awards 2018 event on July 27 held at the St. Regis Hotel in Mumbai.
Committed to the channel’s purpose of ‘You First’, the award honours Faye’s zeal for fiercely pursuing pertinent issues and championing causes on subjects like civic issues, corruption, women’s safety, political opportunism, price inflations, urban development, which has resulted in impact stories, improving citizen’s lives. Mirror Now has scaled new heights by moving away from the conventions of news television and prime-time viewing to refocus on issues that really matter to the common man.
Speaking on this citation Faye D’Souza says, “I am extremely honoured and humbled to receive this recognition and would like to thank the IAA committee for recognising our efforts at Mirror NOW. As a channel, we have always been a step ahead in addressing topics that affect the common man and I’m glad our efforts have yielded overwhelming results. This award provides a fresh infusion of vigour and wisdom to keep the Mirror NOW flag flying high, as we continue to initiate more conversations and bring about a change in people’s lives.”
Ramesh Narayan, President, International Advertising Association (IAA), India Chapter says, “The collegium of past presidents was unanimous and rather quick in their choice of Faye D’Souza as IAA Anchor of the Year. This is an honour given to someone who has really stood out for some exceptional work in the year that was. Faye has been not just outspoken, but has ensured that local, and not just national issues have been highlighted and followed up doggedly. I personally believe she has done us all a great service”.
IAA Leadership Awards honours individuals from the fields of marketing, advertising and media who have made enormous professional contributions and delivered success to their companies.
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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.
