CNN-IBN adjudged the best English News Channel for the 5th time in 6 years

Media News

New Delhi, September 26, 2011

It was a night of honor for CNN-IBN at the 11th Indian Television Academy Awards as it continued its winning streak. CNN-IBN was also awarded with the Best English News Channel for the fifth time in the last six years at the Indian Television Academy Awards 2011

Also CNN-IBN bagged four other prestigious awards

· Rajdeep Sardesai: Best Anchor - News/Current Affairs Show

· Cyrus Broacha: Best Actor Comedy for The Week That Wasn’t

· 30 Minutes: Best TV Documentary

· Secret Kitchen: Best Cookery Show

Commenting on the occasion Rajdeep Sardesai, Editor-in-Chief, CNN-IBN, IBN7 & IBN-Lokmat, said “The award is a testament of the hard work, passion and drive of the entire CNN-IBN team. The acknowledgment reflects channel’s relentless efforts to challenge the limits of reportage and the ability to seize the attention of the audience by delivering news and entertainment as efficiently and effectively possible.”

Enclosed is the press release for the same.

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