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NGCI to launch new channel Wild on broadband platform in HK
MUMBAI: National Geographic Channels International has announced the launch of a new wildlife channel Wild. It will debut first on Hong Kong’s Now broadband TV platform, ahead of its global rollout.
National Geographic Wild launches on Now TV on 21 August 2006. Wild will be National Geographic’s first bilingual channel, offering a choice of either English or Cantonese soundtrack. Wild was unveiled yesterday at a preview in Hong Kong Wetland Park by National Geographic herpetologist Dr Brady Barr.
Among the slate of programmes the channel will be showcasing include, Croc Chronicles; Snake Wranglers; Kill Zone; Built for the Kill; Beauty and the Beast Leopard Story and Zambezi Troop.
Zubin Gandevia, managing director and executive vice president, National Geographic Channel Asia said, “For many years, National Geographic Channel has brought high calibre and entertaining documentaries of all genres to Hong Kong viewers. Hong Kong is a very important market for us and we are delighted to introduce a channel in the local language for our viewers here. National Geographic Wild marks a new milestone in our commitment to Hong Kong.”
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TV9 to host What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 in Delhi
PM Narendra Modi to keynote two day forum on India and the world
NEW DELHI: TV9 Network is gearing up to host the fourth edition of its flagship What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 on March 23 and 24 in the national capital, bringing together a wide spectrum of voices to debate India’s place in a shifting global order.
The summit will open with a keynote address by Narendra Modi, setting the tone for this year’s theme, “India and the world”, as the country positions itself at the crossroads of economic growth, geopolitical shifts and technological change.
From cabinet ministers to chief ministers, business leaders to cultural figures, the event promises a crowded stage and a lively exchange of ideas. Union ministers such as Piyush Goyal and Jyotiraditya Scindia are expected to attend, alongside state leaders including Mohan Yadav, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Bhajan Lal Sharma, Nayab Singh Saini and Bhagwant Mann.
Political voices from across the aisle, including Smriti Irani, Akhilesh Yadav and Asaduddin Owaisi, will also join the conversation, ensuring that the debates are as diverse as they are dynamic.
Adding a cultural and sporting touch, personalities such as yoga guru Swami Ramdev, poet Kumar Vishwas and cricketing names like Sourav Ganguly, Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh are set to share the stage. Global business leaders and diplomats will further widen the lens, reflecting the summit’s international outlook.
Speaking ahead of the event, TV9 Network managing director and chief executive officer Barun Das, said India stands at a unique moment in history, combining demographic strength, technological capability and entrepreneurial energy. He noted that in uncertain times, honest conversations and bold ideas will shape the country’s trajectory.
The summit will explore themes ranging from economic growth and governance to innovation, sustainability and culture, positioning itself as a platform for dialogue at a time when the world is in flux.
With a packed agenda and a high-profile guest list, What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 aims to do more than just talk. It seeks to capture a moment where India is not only part of the global conversation, but increasingly helping lead it.
