This month has seen the launch of two new Indian TV Channels on the WatchIndia.TV network. NDTV India and NDTV 24x7 are two of the most popular news and current affairs channels in India. WatchIndia.TV is proud to announce the launch of these powerhouses of Indian Television to both web service and set-top-box subscribers. Both these new NDTV channels will be included in the popular Mega Pack and Hindi-English Pack.
NDTV 24X7, the flagship channel from the NDTV news network is India’s most trusted English News channel. Contemporary, slick and international, with the tagline “Experience. Truth First” targets the global Indian with news that is credible, accurate and fast. Winner of numerous national and international awards, including the Asian Television Award for ‘Best News Channel’ and NT Awards for ‘Most Popular English News Channel’, NDTV 24X7 is home to the finest broadcasting talent in the country like Dr. Prannoy Roy, Barkha Dutt, Vikram Chandra and Sonia Varma Singh, amongst others.
Shows on NDTV 24x7 like ‘We the People’ with Barkha Dutt, is one of the most thriving opinion-based shows and has received critical acclaim along with many key awards. The channel is also known for its popular show ‘The Big Fight’ hosted by Vikram Chandra and ‘Walk the Talk’ hosted by renowned journalist Shekhar Gupta. The channel has introduced many new format shows like Jai Jawan, Documentary 24x7, The Great Indian Tamasha, Night Out, etc. The youth is also taken into the channel’s fold through its programs such as ‘Gadget Guru’ and ‘The Car and Bike Show’.
NDTV India is a 24-hour Hindi news channel. NDTV India established its image as one of India’s leading credible news channels, and is a preferred channel by an audience which favors high quality programming and news, rather than sensational infotainment. NDTV India’s popular shows revolve around: news, politics, economy, sports, panel discussions with eminent personalities and noteworthy commentaries and more as: Muqabla, Hum Log, News Point, Vinod Dua live.
Suparna Singh, Deputy CEO, NDTV Convergence said on the launch, “We are very excited about this partnership with Watch India and about adding to the international audience for our channels. NDTV has always been a preferred content destination for NRIs, they’ve been a very loyal and integral part of our target audience and we want to build on this with more interactive programming and premium content.”
Pradeep Parminder, Marketing Executive at WatchIndia commented, "NDTV India and NDTV 24x7 are amongst the most popular Indian TV channels available in India, we are excited to be able to offer these channels to the thousands of Indians living overseas. These important customers of ours can now keep up to date with their favorite Live Hindi TV and English language shows whilst out of the country."
Both channels are also instantly available at no extra charge to customers who subscribe to the relevant package via their new set top box. The set top box, launched earlier this year provides WatchIndia customers with a whole new televisual experience! Customers can benefit from a range of special offers when adding the WatchIndia Set-Top Box to their package. The Set-Top Box from WatchIndia connects your Internet broadband router to your chosen television to stream high quality Hindi TV Channels straight to your home. You will have no problem finding space for it since the custom designed box can fit almost anywhere due to its sleek high tech design making it no bigger than a regular book.
About NDTV Convergence
NDTV Convergence Ltd., a 100% subsidiary of NDTV Networks Plc, is the digital arm of the NDTV Group. The company manages the flagship portal of the Group www.ndtv.com along with other web properties including but not limited to www.ndtvprofit.com, www.ndtvkhabar.com , www.ndtvgoodtimes.com, www.ndtvmovies.com , www.ndtvtravels.com. Convergence is also responsible for NDTV Active, the WAP portal of the Group. The Company also develops exclusive content for cross media platforms such as Internet, mobiles, ITV and IPTV.. The bouquet covers an entire gamut of news, travel, entertainment, shopping, health, gadgets. The company also has a short code presence through its brand NDTV mobile – 56388 (in India), 63880 (in UK) and 6388 (in UAE) and an IVR platform with 5056388.
ABOUT WATCHINDIA.TV
WatchIndia.TV is the first site from Live Asia TV, an innovative new Internet Television company, whose goal is to bring ethnic Asian programming to those residing in the Diaspora. WatchIndia.TV partnered with top rated networks in India including: Zee TV, Zee Sports, Zee Marathi, Zee Telugu, Zee Bangla, Zee Kannada, Zee Punjabi, Zee Cinema, Zoom, Times Now, Aastha, NDTV Profit, The Bollywood production house - Shemaroo Entertainment, NDTV Imagine, 9X and 9X Music, Saam TV, Mahuaa TV, Raj TV Network and ETV Network. WatchIndia.TV offers a unique service with a great value, better quality and more flexibility than traditional satellite providers all over the world.
