CNN-News18 has unveiled the 14th edition of its flagship awards program, Indian of the Year (IOTY), which celebrates individuals whose exceptional contributions across various fields have left a lasting impact on India. According to the official announcement on their website, past winners of this prestigious title include Shah Rukh Khan, Neeraj Chopra, and Virat Kohli. The awards cover seven categories—entertainment, sports, rising sports star, youth icon, business, climate warrior, and social change—with five nominees in each category. Public voting will account for 50 per cent of the decision-making process, with the remaining 50 per cent determined by a distinguished jury that includes environmental activist Afroz Shah, former solicitor general Harish Salve, and former Supreme Court judge Indu Malhotra. Nominees in the entertainment category include Shraddha Kapoor, Vijay Sethupathi, Pankaj Tripathi, Fahadh Faasil, and the Laapata Ladies team, while the youth icon list featu

In today's Spotlight, we profile Aroosa Ahmed, principal correspondent at The Hindu Business Line in Mumbai, Maharashtra. She is a media and communication professional with a history of working with print and digital media companies. 1) How did you get started in journalism? I was captivated by the idea of telling untold stories, which inspired me to pursue a career in journalism 10 years ago. I started reporting for mainline newspapers and wrote extensively on policies and issues concerning the public. A few years ago, I moved to financial journalism. 2) Can you describe your work and the stories your team most commonly works on? I write extensively on the automobile, infrastructure, fast-moving consumer goods and consumer durables sectors. We cover exclusives, detailed packages, policy changes, and news breaks. 3) Can you recall something about the story you consider your best so far? I enjoy doing news breaks, I did multiple news breaks regarding the policy framework of the

BIG FM has been named the official radio partner of the Hockey India League (HIL) for the  2024-25 season. The partnership aims to bring hockey closer to millions of fans, echoing across every corner of the nation. Beginning on 28 December 2024, the HIL features an exciting lineup of eight men’s teams and four women’s teams competing in Rourkela and Ranchi. Notably, this season marks the debut of the Women’s Hockey India League. Sunil Kumaran, COO of BIG FM stated, "BIG FM is proud to partner with the Hockey India League in celebrating and promoting India’s rich hockey heritage. Hockey holds a special place in the hearts of millions, and this collaboration reflects our commitment to spreading awareness about the sport’s legacy and significance. Together, we aim to shine a spotlight on hockey’s incredible journey and inspire a deeper appreciation for the sport across the country." Commenting on the partnership, Dr Dilip Tirkey, chairperson of the Hockey India League (HI

With just a day to go for the swearing-in of the new Maharashtra Chief Minister, the tussle for the CM and Deputy CM positions appears to have come to an end. Chaitanya Marpakwar for The Times of India reported that in a breakthrough in power-sharing talks between BJP and Shiv Sena, Eknath Shinde has agreed to join the new Mahayuti govt and will likely be one of two deputy CMs to be sworn in on Thursday in a govt that could be led by BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis after he met the caretaker CM at his official Varsha residence on Tuesday evening. The face-to-face interaction between Fadnavis and Shinde took place six days after they were in New Delhi for a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. "Fadnavis will take oath as Chief Minister along with Shinde and (NCP leader) Ajit Pawar as deputy Chief Ministers in the presence of PM Narendra Modi," a senior BJP leader told Shubhangi Khapre and Vallabh Ozarkar of The Indian Express. The delay in selecting the leader of the legislative

Kylie King, Albury councillor and co-host of 2AY Breakfast with Matt Griffith, will leave her radio role at the end of 2024, Radio Info reported. Her contract with Ace Radio Network will not be renewed for 2025. King has hosted the breakfast show for nearly six years including a previous stint with Kev Poulton before both ran for local council. While still hosting, King became Mayor of Albury with Poulton becoming Mayor of Wodonga. Later, he left the station. King's final day on the show will be December 20. She will continue her involvement with Ace Radio Network in a different capacity.  

For the first time, India will host the 20th Asian Women’s Handball Championship (AWHC) from December 3 to 10, 2024, at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. Organised by the Asian Handball Federation and presented by the World Handball League (WHL), the championship will feature powerhouse teams from South Korea, Japan, Iran, China, Kazakhstan, and Hong Kong, DD News reported.  The tournament will be exclusively broadcast by Doordarshan, with live coverage of the finals and highlights airing during prime time. Matches will also be streamed live on SportCast India’s YouTube channel, ensuring accessibility for millions of fans across the country. Swapnil Jain, Managing Director of Pavna Group and Co-Promoter of WHL, emphasised the significance of hosting the event: “This is a defining moment in the history of Indian women’s handball and a significant step toward transforming the sport in the country. As India takes the global stage with the 2024 Asian Women’s Han

Last night, Influencing held the 2nd edition of our Influencing RED Xmas Party. Before the event, Influencing CEO Phil Sim debuted the company's newest tool, "Asynchronous Interviews," designed to speed up the entire workflow behind news distribution, conducting interviews and content creation.  There was lots of festive cheer around the room, with drinks, karaoke, and food. Please enjoy the photos below! Influencing would like to thank those who attended and wish you all a Merry Christmas.