India TV has announced an addition to its CTV portfolio – a 24×7 Yoga Connected TV channel. It will feature exclusive content and insights from yoga guru Baba Ramdev.
Additionally, it will also have segments on healthy living, nutrition, and guided meditation aim to foster holistic well-being.
Said Ritu Dhawan, Managing Director of India TV: “Yoga is not merely a workout; it is a way of life that encompasses physical, spiritual, and mental well-being. Through our exclusive CTV channel, we aim to promote this transformative practice and provide an accessible platform for viewers looking to embark on a wellness journey. The variety of shows on the channel will keep viewers engaged and informed.”
India TV has made its popular show ‘Aap Ki Adalat’ available on YouTube with sign language interpretation for hearing-impaired viewers.
The new accessibility feature has enabled the hearing-impaired viewers to understand and enjoy the show hosted by veteran journalist Rajat Sharma. The shows stream live and are available on India TV YouTube channel with sign language interpretation to make it easier for hearing-impaired viewers to comprehend the content.
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Said Ritu Dhawan, Managing Director, India TV: “As a responsible media organisation, we believe that everyone should have equal access to information and entertainment. The new accessibility features on YouTube have enabled the hearing-impaired viewers to understand and enjoy the show. We hope that this initiative will help break down barriers and create a more inclusive society.”
India TV is hopeful that the audience will widely appreciate this initiative and eagerly anticipates receiving positive feedback from viewers. The organisation remains dedicated to ensuring its content is available to all.
India TV organised a day-long “Samvad Budget Conclave 2023” on February 3 in New Delhi. Top ministers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government and senior leaders from the Opposition parties attended the conclave to put forth their views on the Union Budget 2023.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and a team of experts and analysts provided insights and analysis on the Union Budget. Economists, along with income tax and capital market experts, were in session.
Said Ritu Dhawan, Managing Director- India TV: “Our goal was to make the contours of the Union Budget accessible and understandable to the audience, enabling them to make informed decisions and hold the government accountable for its financial decisions. An informed and engaged citizenry is crucial in a civil society, and this will surely promote transparency and good governance.”
India TV is organizing a daylong “Samvad Budget Conclave 2023” on February 3 in New Delhi. Top ministers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Government and senior leaders from the opposition parties will attend the conclave to put forth their views on the Union Budget 2023.
Top-of-the-line political leaders, including Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, and a team of experts and analysts will provide insights and analysis on the Union Budget. Economists, along with income tax and capital market experts, will analyse the budget threadbare, and contextualize it in comparison with previous budgets, while explaining the broader economic and political parameters that influenced the decisions of the government while preparing the Budget.
The focus of ‘Samvad Budget Conclave 2023’ will be on the most critical aspects of the Union Budget that directly impact the daily life of the common man, the middle class, women, youths and farmers. The experts will also explain the nitty-gritty behind changes in income tax slabs, reductions in customs duties, public service spending, and key sector allocations. The conclave will provide a platform for financial experts and political analysts to discuss the budget and provide varied perspectives, through informed debate and discussion.
Said Ritu Dhawan, Managing Director- India TV: “Our goal is to make the contours of the Union Budget accessible and understandable to the audience, enabling them to make informed decisions and hold the government accountable for its financial decisions. An informed and engaged citizenry is crucial in a civil society, and this will surely promote transparency and good governance.”
India TV has launched in UAE, on E Life, part of Etisalat.
Said Ritu Dhawan, Managing Director, India TV: “India TV’s aim is to inform and empower global Indians with accurate, in-depth, unfiltered, fact-based journalism without any bias, outrage, or sensationalism and establishing India TV as the best and most trusted place for news. Making India TV available in the UAE is one more step towards our goal.
India TV has announced that Group CEO Vinay Maheshwari has stepped down after a six-month tenure with the broadcast network. Maheshwari, who had joined India TV in March this year will move on to explore other professional avenues.
Said Ritu Dhawan, the Managing Director of India TV: “India TV thanks Vinay for the passion and commitment he brought to the Company. We appreciate his immense contribution in such a short time. We wish him the best in all his future endeavours.”
Added Maheshwari: “It was great working with India TV group though for a short tenure. Working with Rajatji and Rituji was a wonderful experience. Enjoyed every bit of it. I wish India TV all the success.”
On the eve of India’s 76th Independence Day, veteran journalist Rajat Sharma was felicitated with the ‘Most Influential Indian’ recognition at an event held in London.
The event was organised by Elite magazine. Sharma was accompanied by Ritu Dhawan, MD, India TV, to the event. Other people who were felicitated at the event were celebrities like Sonu Sood and Jaggi Vasudev.
Upon receiving the award, Sharma said: “Any award always gives a sense of responsibility. This award inspires me to fulfill the responsibility given to me well.” At the London Bridge, where the event was held, he said that every Indian is proud of celebrating ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. “Together everyone should say ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ as it is a proud moment in itself.”
Leading Hindi news channel India TV wlll now be available in the United States on Sling Television.
Said Ritu Dhawan, Managing Director, India TV: “India TV’s aim is to inform and empower global Indians with accurate, indepth, unfiltered, fact-based journalism without any bias, outrage, or sensationalism. Making India TV available in the USA is one more step towards our goal. We are proud of our experienced team of TV journalists, anchors, producers, camerapersons and other skilled staff, who toil day in and day out to bring news as it happens to your drawing rooms”.
Sling TV is a service that livestreams news, sports, and other TV shows from the internet, but without the set-top box. Viewers in the US can access any internet-connected device, including iOS and Android devices, and Xbox Ones, to watch India TV.
Leading news channel India TV has announced the appointment of Vinay Maheshwari as its Group Chief Executive Officer. He will, notes a communique, be leading strategic initiatives in both broadcast and digital media to take India TV’s brand and businesses to the next level.
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Commenting on the appointment, India TV Managing Director Ritu Dhawan said: “I am glad to have Vinay on board. We feel there is a great match between his execution-focused mindset and our company’s core values. We are sure that his thought leadership and capabilities, combined with India TV’s enduring legacy as the nation’s premier news channel, will greatly enable the organisation in its journey towards higher growth and expansion”.
Before joining India TV, Maheshwari was Executive Director and CEO of Sakshi Media Group. In the past, he has also played key leadership roles in HT Media and Dainik Bhaskar groups.
Amit Sinha has joined India TV as VP – Strategy & Research. He was worked over a 15 years in the television media, and his last assignment was with TV Today Network over five years.
In his professional journey he has worked with Sahara News Network, Teammates Media Research & Content Communication India.
Commenting on Sinha’s appointment, India TV Managing Director, Ritu Dhawan said: “research plays a pivotal role and with Amit’s understanding of the news category, he will add more power to our existing strong team. We welcome Amit to India TV family and look forward to set new benchmarks in the Hindi News genre”.
Leading news channel India TV has announced the appointment of Nikhil Mathur as Head of Marketing. He will be responsible for the entire gamut of marketing including brand planning, marketing campaigns, strategic partnerships and corporate communications.
Mathur brings with him 17 years of experience. His last assignment was with TV9 Network as AVP Marketing and Events. Prior to TV9, he has worked with Zee Media Corp, PTC Punjabi Network and Focus News Network.
Said India TV Managing Director Ritu Dhawan: “I am glad to have Nikhil on board and I am sure he will add more power to the existing powerful team and set new benchmarks in the Hindi News genre”.
Added Mathur: “I am looking forward to being part of the India TV family as it sets new benchmarks each year”.
Added Ritika Talwar, Head – HR, India TV: “We welcome Nikhil into the India TV family. Look forward to a long and fruitful partnership helping the company grow from strength to strength. Nikhil is a perfect match with our team, working towards enhancing India TV’s standing as one of the most trusted brands in the media industry.”
In an attempt to strengthen its business and core operations, India TV has announced promotions for four of its key persons looking after business revenue, corporate affairs, television operations, and growth and monetisation functions. The company has decided “to rethink, rework and retool” its business strategies in order to make its business more adaptable and resilient. In order to enrich the role of its team members India TV has delegated additional responsibilities to its core team:
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Sudipto Chowdhuri has been promoted as Chief Revenue Officer and shall be responsible for maximisation of revenue by identifying and innovating opportunities for enhanced business.
Puneet Tandon has been promoted as Chief Officer, Corporate Affairs, and shall be responsible for managing corporate, government and public relations for the organisation.
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Rohit Lal has been promoted as Chief Officer – Television Operations and shall be responsible for integration across the organisation and collaboration with all internal partners.
In addition to his role of CFO, Gulab Makhija has been given the portfolio of CEO for Growth & Monetisation and shall be responsible for expansion of existing business within India and in overseas markets, seeking new business opportunities, driving new partnerships and monetisation of existing resources.
All these roles and responsibilities are effective immediately.
Commenting on the elevations, Ritu Dhawan, Managing Director, India TV, said: “It is imperative, given the present state of affairs amidst the pandemic, to rethink and retool our business strategy and strengthen our business to make it adaptable and resilient. Keeping this is mind, we have delegated responsibilities and enhanced role of our core business team to deal with various challenges effectively and ensure a better tomorrow.”
