News Broadcasting
DD to host new green series
NEW DELHI: Doordarshan will telecast a new series titled Earth Matters, from 4 February. The series will be telecast on Sundays at 11 am on DD National (DD-1), a press statement from the national broadcaster said today.
Earth Matters is a series made by internationally renowned film maker and conservationist Mike Pandey (the only Indian to have won three Green Oscars in addition to a host of prestigious international and national awards).
The series will take the viewer on a journey across India, looking at some of the biggest issues that are facing the planet, and the human race at the same time looking at the many wonders that nature has.
The series brings the viewer closer to nature increasing their understanding of delicate balance that exists within it, it looks at the recent destruction and also looks at ways to help protect and conserve our natural world for future generations.
In an attempt to make the programming informative and educational, Earth Matters focuses on contemporary issues and covers a wide range of subjects.
From the underwater world of corals and exploring the marine life to a look at the endangered species, including the tiger, the series takes a broad view at public interest programmes on health issues, environment and wildlife, and sensitising people at the grassroots levels, and how their actions can make a positive difference.
Earth Matters has been shot using the latest specialty equipments and after extensive research across India.
The prime objective of the series is to alert the individuals and create awareness about the threats that our world is facing today and encourage each one of us to make an effort towards conservation of our natural environment.
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
