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Sun TV Network app now on Nokia Asha touch and Windows phones
CHENNAI: Nokia has partnered with Sun Group recently on the availability of Sun TV Network app on its Nokia Asha touch and Nokia Windows Phonesrange. The app provides schedule of the programs for various TV channels and Video of the TV serials available in these channels. Additionally, the app caters to all the four south Indian languages including Tamil, Kannada, Telugu and Malayalam.
The Sun TV app can be accessed by Nokia’s Windows Phone users as well as Nokia’s Asha range users and the videos can be accessed from the devices using 3G or WiFi connections.The application will continue to have newer features including live TV as and when the service is made available by Sun TV.
Commenting on the launch of Sun TV network app on Nokia Asha and Windows phones rangeMr. Viral Oza – Marketing Director, Nokia India said “Today mobile devices are beyond voice for consumers as they are increasingly using their handset as an entertainment hub. We are very excited to partner with Sun TV Network that is India’s largest media conglomerate and we look forward to provide improved user experience to our consumers with the availability of this app”
From Windows 8 phones perspective, Sun TV app can be accessed by Nokia Lumia 520, Nokia Lumia 620, Nokia Lumia 720, Nokia Lumia 820, Nokia Lumia 920, Nokia Lumia 925, Lumia 625and the more recently launched Lumia 1020. Even consumers using Windows 7.5 phones such as Nokia Lumia 800, Nokia 710, Nokia 610, Nokia Lumia510 and Nokia Lumia 900 can access the app. The Sun TV apps also supports all Asha full touch devices including, Nokia Asha 305, Nokia Asha 306, Nokia Asha 308, Nokia Asha 309, Nokia Asha 311.
Reiterating the new offering, Mr. Kannan, Chief Technology Officer, Sun TV said “The Sun TV Network app is an important milestone for the company. With more and more consumers looking at their mobile devices for entertainment, we are happy to offer services that will help them stay connected to their favourite show on their favourite channel on-the-go. We are confident that through our partnership with Nokia, we will also be able to strengthen our bond with their large consumer-base.”
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CNN-News18 rolls out Battle for the States ahead of key polls
Multi-format election coverage tracks voter mood across five battleground states
NEW DELHI: CNN-News18 has launched a special election programming initiative titled Battle for the States, as India gears up for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry.
Built around the theme ‘Road to Power’, the multi-format coverage aims to follow the entire electoral journey, from campaigning and polling to results and government formation. The network is leaning into on-ground reportage and data-backed storytelling to decode voter sentiment across regions where local issues often shape the narrative.
The programming line-up includes ‘Vote Tracker’, a three-part series developed in collaboration with survey agency Vote Vibe. The show blends survey insights with expert commentary and field reporting, using augmented reality graphics to present complex electoral data such as vote share, seat projections and leadership preferences in a more accessible format. It will air every Monday evening until April 6.
Adding a cultural lens to political reporting is ‘So Saree!’, a ground-driven segment where women anchors travel across constituencies dressed in traditional handwoven sarees from each state. The format uses attire as a storytelling device, highlighting regional identity while capturing grassroots voices.
Meanwhile, ‘Unfiltered Kaapi’ and ‘Chai-Niti’ bring a more conversational tone, drawing inspiration from everyday political discussions in tea stalls and coffee corners. These segments aim to break down key issues through candid, fast-paced exchanges between anchors and reporters, tailored to regional sensibilities.
For viewers seeking deeper insights, the weekend docuseries ‘Reporters Project’ takes a longer view, with correspondents travelling across constituencies to map voter concerns and political shifts on the ground.
“Elections are about people, their aspirations, identities and the issues that matter to them, and every state tells a different story,” said CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar. He added that the initiative focuses on understanding “the sentiment on the ground and what’s driving voter choices”.
Echoing the emphasis on credibility, Network18 CEO – English and business news Smriti Mehra said the network aims to combine on-ground reporting with data-led insights to deliver clear and timely coverage as the elections unfold.
With a mix of data, culture and grassroots reporting, CNN-News18 is positioning Battle for the States as a comprehensive window into one of India’s most closely watched electoral cycles, where every vote carries a story waiting to be told.
