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Khul Ke launches ‘Chunavi Charcha 2024’ series
Mumbai: As the nation strides forward in its electoral progression towards the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Khul Ke, an innovative homegrown Indian-centric platform dedicated to fostering meaningful conversations, proudly announces the launch of its exclusive series “Chunavi Charcha 2024”. The series will be co-hosted by Khul Ke’s executive editor, Vishal Dahiya, and senior editor Harsh Ranjan.
“Chunavi Charcha 2024”, with Khul Ke’s Editorial team, senior journalists and political analysts from across the country, will be a deep dive into the electoral strategies of political parties, their promises and manifestos, dynamics of alliance politics, and the issues and aspirations of voters in different states and constituencies. Their team of professionals will also present detailed profiles of key constituencies and conduct interviews with key stakeholders in the election process.
The esteemed guests of the series, such as Bhupendra Yadav, union cabinet minister of labour and employment, environment, forest and climate change; Jitendra Singh, general secretary, Congress; and Arun Govil, BJP candidate from Meerut, were featured in individual episodes, lending their expertise to provide insightful information and analysis on various aspects of the upcoming elections. As the series progresses, forthcoming episodes will feature a diverse array of MLAs and ministers, offering audiences a broad spectrum of perspectives and insights.
“Chunavi Charcha 2024” isn’t just informative, it’s the ultimate resource for understanding the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Offering unparalleled insights into the complex dynamics of alliances and key voter concerns, it empowers viewers to make informed decisions.
In the upcoming episodes, a diverse roster of prominent political candidates will be seen on the Khul Ke platform. The series becomes an essential tool for active participation in the democratic process. The series will be exclusively available on Khul Ke and will air every day at 9 PM, providing easy access to viewers across the country. “Chunavi Charcha 2024” will provide insightful discussions and updates on the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, with viewers getting access to the depth analysis of constituencies on Saturdays.
Gaming
MTG gaming chief Benninghoff joins NODWIN board as esports firm primes for IPO
The Gurugram-based esports firm is pursuing a public listing, has returned to profitability and is growing revenues by 42 per cent
GURUGRAM: NODWIN Gaming is moving fast. The Gurugram-based gaming and esports company has launched a pre-IPO fundraising round, appointed UBS as lead adviser for both the round and a subsequent public listing, and landed a heavyweight board director, all in one go.
The new board member is Arnd Benninghoff, executive vice president of gaming at Stockholm-listed Modern Times Group (MTG), who has overseen the group’s strategic investments and portfolio growth since 2014. He is no stranger to building things: Benninghoff has founded and built fifteen companies, served as chief digital officer at ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG, managing director of SevenVentures, and chief executive of Holtzbrinck eLAB. He began his career as a journalist at Deutsche Presse Agentur and various TV networks, holds a Diplom-Kaufmann in business and administration from the University of Münster, and previously sat on the board of Edgeware AB.
The numbers back the ambition
NODWIN is not pitching a story without substance. The company has returned to EBITDA profitability and posted a 42 per cent year-on-year revenue surge, reaching $58.5m in the first nine months of FY2026. The pre-IPO round will combine a primary issuance to fund global expansion through organic growth and acquisitions, alongside a secondary sale to give existing shareholders some liquidity.
Akshat Rathee, co-founder and managing director of NODWIN Gaming, said Benninghoff understands “the entire lifecycle of the gaming and media ecosystem, from the boots-on-the-ground reality of building startups to the strategic complexity of managing multi-billion dollar global portfolios.”
Benninghoff, for his part, said the company “sits at the intersection of sports, entertainment, and technology, making it one of the most exciting players in the global gaming landscape today.”
A portfolio built for the global south
Founded in 2014 by Rathee and Gautam Virk, NODWIN has quietly assembled one of the more compelling esports portfolios outside the Western hemisphere. Its properties include DreamHack India and Comic Con India, and it recently acquired StarLadder, the Ukraine-based tournament organiser behind premier events in CS:GO and Dota 2. The company also serves as a long-term strategic marketing partner for the Evolution Championship Series (EVO), the world’s most prominent fighting game tournament, helping push it into new geographies.
Its geographic focus spans South Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Backers include Nazara Technologies, KRAFTON, Sony Group Corporation, JetSynthesys, and the founders’ investment vehicle Good Game Investments.
What comes next
With UBS running the books, a board freshly reinforced with European media and gaming expertise, and revenue heading in the right direction, NODWIN is laying the groundwork deliberately. The esports industry has burned investors before with big promises and thin margins. NODWIN’s return to profitability, combined with a real portfolio of owned intellectual properties across gaming, music and youth culture, gives it a more credible runway than most. The IPO clock is now ticking.
