In three languages- Hindi, English & Gujarati
Backed by a team of journalists, correspondents and news gathering agencies. Pioneers in building a network of professionals for local news gathering
Working on introducing News telecasts in other major South Asian languages including South Indian languages
News-related programming, or infotainment on TV Asia include the following:
Face to Face (Target Group-Over 25 yr.) - a program that features interviews with prominent personalities in all walks of life.
Community Round Up (General Audience) - a local news magazine formatted program that features stories about South Asians and their communities in the United States. Programs include dealing with issues concerned with:
Immigration
Tourism
Travel
Business and Finance
Medicine
Hotel Motel Industry
Youth activities etc.
Entertainment
Some popular in-house entertainment programming that is featured on TV Asia:
Abhi Tho Main Jawaan Hoon - a nostalgic program featuring favorite songs from the past
Cultural Educational Programs
Just as the target markets want news and entertainment from the subcontinent, they also want the traditional cultural programming which includes, Documentaries & Shows dealing with Religion, Music & Dance, Cooking, Computers, Languages, Yoga & Meditation, Campus life, Fashion etc.
Movies:
Classic Movies: Films before the 1970's, which bring back nostalgic moments for the audience & caters to all age groups. : Films before the 1970's, which bring back nostalgic moments for the audience & caters to all age groups.
Golden Greats: Movies from 1970's and 1980's that are etched on to the minds of the viewers.: Movies from 1970's and 1980's that are etched on to the minds of the viewers.
1990's: These are films many are watching for the first time and are the craze of the younger audience.: These are films many are watching for the first time and are the craze of the younger audience.
New Releases: Movies that are released in theatres 6 months to a year prior to TV Asia's airing.: Movies that are released in theatres 6 months to a year prior to TV Asia's airing.
Regional Movies: Films from various regions in South Asia. Languages include Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi, etc : Films from various regions in South Asia. Languages include Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi, etc
Serials
Sitcoms
Epic Serials
Dramas
Comedy
Film Based programs
Business Shows
Current Affairs
Soaps
Talk shows
Gameshows
Children's programs
Devotional programs
Women's Programming
Documentaries:
Like people all over the world, South Asians love sports, and the sport of choice is cricket. TV Asia is committed to being the dominant force in televised international cricket matches in the United States. Also, TV Asia plans to show more sports like Soccer, Hockey and other regional sports.
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