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Indulge in some Lip smacking entertainment, this year- end!
MUMBAI: As the year winds to an end, zoOm is all set to relive the moments of 2013 that took us by surprise. Catch all the lip-smacking entertainment, sizzle and spice that left you asking for more on India’s No1 Bollywood Channel starting 24th December 2013.
Be itmoments you anticipated to scoops that floored one and all; be privy to the whole package. From undisclosed affairs being brought to the surface to fairy tale love stories that came to a sudden end; don’t miss the news that raised eyebrows in B-town through the week on Planet Bollywood News.
Be it the gorgeous Kangana Ranaut or the killer style statement that Kareena Kapoor sports to the not so cool Sonakshi Sinha and Amrita Rao, join zoOm as it gives a thumbs-up to the people who donned it and rocked it in 2013 with ‘Style Stunners and Sinners’. ‘Rockers &Shockers, 2013- A zoOm Review Show Special’ recaps the memorably rocking or unforgettably shocking of 2013,featuring titles like ‘BhaagMilkhaBhaag’, ‘Kai Po Che’, ‘Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola’, ‘Bullet Raja’ and Others.
2013-the drama-packed Bollywood year has seen its own set of dynamites. From some of the biggest hits, to some of the biggest scoops andcatfights, the industry has seen its fair share of highs and lows. Catch the Newsmakers of the industry featuring Salman Khan, Shahrukh, Sanjay Dutt, Ranbir, Saajid Khan and more in ‘zoOmers and Doomers, 2013’.
Also enjoy the bloopers made by Bollywood stars in a humorous countdown. Be privy to all the masala and gossip of some of your favouriteCelebs starring Ranveer Singh, Saif Ali Khan, Katrina Kaif, Rakesh Roshan, Sajid Khan and many more coupled with tongue and cheek humour only on ‘Follywood’.
That’s not all, to know about the best and worst music, gossip and more catch ‘zoOmbastic’, ‘Tentalize’, ‘Page 3’, ‘Business of Bollywood’ and‘Telly Talk Best Moments’.Ring out 2013 the zoOm’licious way with aeight day power-packed fiesta from the 24th to 31st December.
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News18 hosts Tamil Nadu town hall ahead of 2026 polls
MK Stalin headlines ‘Next Big Leap’ event from 10am on 23 February in Chennai with leaders and icons.
MUMBAI: Tamil Nadu’s political pot is simmering and News18’s town hall is stirring it up just in time for the 2026 assembly elections boilover. Set for 23 February from 10am onwards in Chennai, the News18 Network Town Hall gathers heavyweights under the banner ‘The Next Big Leap for Tamil Nadu’ to dissect the state’s political pulse, economic edge, and cultural clout. With the 234-seat assembly contest looming as a fiercely competitive showdown, the event spotlights how Tamil Nadu’s identity-driven politics and engaged voters continue to ripple across national debates.
Chief minister MK Stalin leads the charge with a keynote on the theme, sketching his government’s blueprint for governance, development, and staying power pre-polls. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin chimes in on ‘Voices, Vision & Way Forward’, unpacking generational shifts and fresh narratives. From the opposition corner, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami tackles ‘Baton Change at the Ballot?’, floating alternatives to the status quo.
Economic vibes get a nudge from industries minister TRB Rajaa on ‘Investment Story Intact?’, probing the state’s draw for big bucks. BJP’s K Annamalai dives into ‘People, Trust & Political Ideology’, positioning his party in the Dravidian-dominated turf. IT Minister Palanivel ThiagaRajan explores ‘Code, Capacity & Citizenship’, on tech’s role in citizen-focused services. TVK’s KG Arunraj questions if ‘Winds of Change are Possible’ in this pattern-prone state.
A panel on innovation features IIT Madras director Prof V Kamakoti, M&M’s Velusamy R, and Electronic Industries Association’s Dr Sasikumar Gendham, musing how AI and knowledge hubs are remaking opportunities. Culture gets its due with composer Anirudh Ravichander on ‘Tamil Music for the World’.
CNN-News18, editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar noted, “The News18 Network Tamil Nadu Town Hall… reflects our core editorial focus, to capture the political mood of the state and spotlight the ideas that will shape the next phase of governance and growth.”
Network18, CEO of English & business news Smriti Mehra added, “As Tamil Nadu moves closer to a defining electoral moment… we see it as our responsibility to drive informed and meaningful conversations.”
Network18 managing editor for South, Vivek Narayan said, “The News18 Network Townhall in Tamil Nadu is designed as a platform where policy, politics and public interest intersect.”
Backed by associate partners Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles and Reliance Industries, the live event streams on CNN-News18, News18 Tamil, CTV, and Youtube from 10am on 23 February perfect for catching the sparks, even if you’re not knee-deep in Dravidian drama.
