India TV Speed News hosted its latest edition of ‘Wellness Weekend’, featuring leading medical professionals discussing key health issues to promote better lifestyles among viewers. Health experts including Dr. Dheeraj Dubey, Prof. Prashant Kumar Patra, and Dr. Sameer Bhati spoke on the importance of balanced diets, sleep, and exercise. Dr. Bhati flagged growing sleep deprivation among the youth as a major concern. Dr. Ashok Seth noted a 50 per cent rise in heart attacks over 15 years and advised 200 minutes of brisk walking per week to reduce risk. Dr. Balbir Singh addressed common misconceptions about angioplasty and bypass surgery, while Dr. Ambrish Mithal recommended annual blood sugar tests from the age of 25. Air quality and respiratory health were also in focus, with Dr. Gopichand Khilnani warning against long-term steroid use and the worsening impact of pollution. India TV Managing Director Ritu Dhawan said, “Our aim is to use this platform to inspire people to tak

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, has ignited a firestorm of controversy across India. The bill is slated for presentation in the Lok Sabha on April 2, following clearance by the Union Cabinet after incorporating recommendations from a joint parliamentary committee.  The proposed legislation aims to restructure the governance of Waqf boards, which manage properties designated for religious and charitable purposes within the Muslim community. This move has been met with fierce opposition, with critics labelling it unconstitutional and detrimental to minority rights. Hot off the Press In Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has been vocal in his criticism. As reported by Lalitha Ranjani for The Hindu, Stalin introduced a resolution in the state assembly urging the Union government to withdraw the bill, asserting that it represents a direct infringement on the religious and property rights of Muslims. The resolution received unanimous support from parties including the AIADMK

  In little more than a year, Seven West’s The Nightly, Australia’s only evening digital newspaper, has grown its unique audience to more than three million monthly readers for the first time.  The industry-audited IPSOS iris figures for the month of February, released last week, show The Nightly reached a unique audience of 3.067 million Australian readers, the biggest number since its launch in February 2024, just 13 months ago. The Nightly also cracked the top-20 list of the most-read news brands in the country for the first time, leaving behind established brands such as News Corp’s The Daily Telegraph (21) and Nine’s Australian Financial Review (27). All this will almost certainly have put a smile on Editor-in-Chief Christopher Dore’s face - the legendary ex-Daily Telegraph editor did not part on the best of terms with his old bosses but was soon tapped by Seven’s owner Kerry Stokes for a top editorial role and soon after was appointed to The Nightly.    Th

As marie claire Australia celebrates its 30th anniversary, the iconic women's magazine has evolved from a simple print publication into a dynamic, multi-channel brand that continues to champion women's empowerment.  Editor Georgie McCourt reveals how the French-born brand, now present in 31 countries, has maintained its relevance in the digital age while staying true to its core mission. "From the beginning, marie claire has stood for women's empowerment and advocating for women's issues," McCourt explained in Influencing’s latest Insider interview. "What was once just a magazine has transformed into a 360-degree omni-channel brand encompassing print, digital platforms, video content, social media, and live events,” she said.  The magazine's recent redesign, launched with a Renée Zellweger cover issue, represents a significant milestone in its evolution. The year-long  redesign process aimed to align more closely with international sister editions while creating a cleane

Newly crowned Best Gaming Journalist Edmond Tran said a big part of his approach to gaming journalism is uncovering its serious side. Tran was recognised as Best Gaming Journalist at the the 23rd Annual Samsung Australian IT Journalism Award. All of Tran’s entries were published via his Skill Up Patreon page, and including “Do game developers still want to publish on Xbox?”, “Fight for The Future - The Sisyphean Task of Preserving Videogames” and “Unpacking A Bigger Problem.”  Speaking to Influencing, Tran said, “There's not a ton of room or resources for journos to pursue issues-based reporting about video games, but it's a serious industry, and it needs serious journalism. That's a big part of what drives my approach. “Of course, I'm inspired and challenged by my peers - and past Lizzies winners - who've managed to continue doing that kind of good work despite all odds.” He added he’s, “genuinely honoured to have been awarded this year, especial

  For a second year in a row, the ABC has won the Best Gaming Coverage award at the Samsung Australian IT Journalism Awards.  Speaking to Influencing about the win, the ABC’s Gianfranco Di Giovanni said, “I'm immediately thinking about what stories I can do to be a contender again next year!”  The ABC edged out The Age and Sydney Morning Herald for the award with the latter receiving a Highly Commended Award on Friday night at the Lizzies.  On the winning submissions, Di Giovanni said one in particular had received “heaps of lovely feedback” and he was “incredibly proud of it.”  “The large Odyssey format feature "Press A to visit Australia" resulted from a collaboration with Triple J Hack reporter Angus Mackintosh. I worked with Angus for approximately four to five  months to conduct interviews and edit videos, and I built the story from scratch.  “For context, these stories usually have a producer attached, so I did the reporting and the product