CBN launched Nireekshana in 2000, aiming to bring hope to the people of Andhra Pradesh. The show is extremely popular among all classes of people as they identify with people’s testimonies and find the strength and courage to solve their problems through faith in Jesus Christ.

This 30 minute magazine format show handles a contemporary issue in each of its episodes. The testimony segment showcases the lives of simple Indians facing problems often larger than themselves but overcoming them with the hope and strength they find in Jesus Christ. The helping hand of CBN, Operation Blessing India is also showcased in the program where it exhibits God's love by extending help in many ways to the people of India and its neighboring countries. The man on the street is also given an opportunity to express his viewpoint on the issue of the day. This segment tries to cover people from all walks of life and across all age groups. Finally, a prayer and altar call is also part of the program, followed our very own gospel music videos of popular Christian artists.

Nireekshana imparts the message of hope, shows the reality of Jesus working and changing the lives of people across different faiths, backgrounds and places in India. Several lives have been transformed, prayers answered and miracles experienced through Nireekshana.

Nireekshana airs every Sunday evening at 5.30pm on TV 9, a popular news channel. There is a tremendous response to the show and it is highly appreciated by its viewers. And also airs every Sunday morning from 10- 10.30 am on TV 1 from March 1st ’09.

Host and Hostess - NIREEKSHANA

Edward Williams

Edward Williams Kuntam has been the host of Nireekshana since 2000. Over the years, he has effectively reached out to millions of viewers with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Edward’s passion for sharing the Gospel of Jesus has made him a well known and respected speaker all over the country.

He works as a student counselor (staff) with Union of Evangelical Students of India [UESI]. He was the State Secretary of Andhra Pradesh till 2006. He is now pursuing his second Masters degree in Theology at SAIACS, Bangalore. His wife Christy is also a student of Theology at SAIACS. They are blessed with two daughters Sharon and Ruth who are doing their schooling at Bangalore.

Thejo Jeevani

Born and brought up in a missionary family, Thejo grew up learning about Christ’s ultimate sacrifice for her on the Cross. While doing her highschool, Thejo attended a Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) camp for 3 days where she accepted Christ as her personal Savior and committed her life to full time ministry. Thejo sees her roll as co host of Nireekshana as a step in the right direction towards a life committed to share the Good News of Jesus.

Presently she is doing her Masters in Food Service Management and Dietetics from Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore.