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Shweta Kawatra plays loveguru in #fame Bollywood
Mumbai: Actress Shweta Kawatra of Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki fame makes her digital debut as loveguru with her new show Sawaal-e-ishq on #fame Bollywood. On her first episode, Shweta had a heart-to-heart with her audience, revealing the the magic of love at first sight. Armed with the arrow of cupid, Shweta’s show is already garnering positive reviews, thanks to the traditional nuances she brings in with her modern outlook to relationships.
When asked about her new venture on digital space, Shweta says, “I am excited to start my digital journey with #fame and Sawaal-e-Ishq. Today, internet is the most influential medium and the idea of becoming a ‘loveguru’ on this space will help me connect with my audience on a mass scale. The show allows me to connect with the youth who are often confused about their love, life and relationships. I am happy to don a new hat and help them crusade through the matters of their heart.”
Shweta has no qualms about getting up and personal with her audiences over whatsapp chats as well, where she is available from the number 7738376667. Therefore, if you are love sick and beating your head over get the unforgettable love knots, don’t hesitate to ask for Shweta’s advice in Sawaal-e-Ishq with Shweta on #fame Bollywood.
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BBC appoints Matt Brittin as 18th Director-General
Former Google EMEA president to lead broadcaster from May amid global change
LONDON: The BBC has named Matt Brittin as its 18th Director-General, placing a seasoned technology and media leader at the helm of one of the world’s most influential public broadcasters. He will formally assume the role on 18 May.
Brittin steps into the position after a brief “gap year”, as he described it, returning to the spotlight with a job that, in his own words, was “probably not one either you or I were expecting”. The appointment signals a strategic tilt towards digital expertise at a time when traditional broadcasting continues to evolve at pace.
The new Director-General brings more than 18 years of experience from Google, where he held several senior roles, including President for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. During his tenure, he played a central role in expanding the company’s footprint across Europe and shaping its regional strategy.
More recently, Brittin served as Senior Independent Director at The Guardian, adding boardroom insight from one of Britain’s leading news organisations. His career also spans roles at McKinsey, Trinity Mirror and Sainsbury’s, giving him a broad perspective across media, retail and strategy.
The Director-General position carries dual responsibility as chief executive officer and editor-in-chief, overseeing the BBC’s creative, editorial and operational direction both in the UK and globally. It is a role that demands not just leadership, but a steady editorial compass in an increasingly complex media landscape.
“Now, more than ever, we need a thriving BBC that works for everyone in a complex, uncertain and fast changing world,” Brittin said. He added that the broadcaster remains “an extraordinary, uniquely British asset” with a legacy of innovation in storytelling and technology.
His appointment comes at a moment when public service broadcasters are under pressure to balance tradition with transformation, navigating shifting audience habits, digital disruption and funding debates. Brittin’s blend of Silicon Valley scale and British media sensibility may prove timely.
With “big challenges and big opportunities” ahead, Brittin appears ready to get started. The real test begins in May, when he moves from anticipation to action at Broadcasting House.
