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AIR kids’ show bags ABU award
NEW DELHI:Sagar-O- Papuni , a musical play produced by All India Radio, Bhavanipatna in Orissa has won this year’s prestigious Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union’s Award for Children’s programme.
The awards were announced at the Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union, ABU’s 39th General Assembly at Tokyo, which concluded on Friday, according to a Prasar Bharati press release.
Sagar-O- Papuni (The Ocean and the little Papuni), the award winning entry from AIR Bhavanipatna is a 23 minute musical, aimed at teaching children the importance of the five basic elements of Nature – earth, water, air, light and the sky.
The play is set on a beach where little Papuni learns about the importance of the basic elements and the need to protect them from pollution. The gripping narrative in the form of a dialogue between the child and the sea makes the play directed by Ramapada Nanda, an enjoyable listening experience for all, especially for children between 6 and 15, the release adds.
The ABU Prizes, established in 1964 are international contests for radio and television programmes. They aim to promote programmes of a high standard, to raise educational and cultural levels and to strengthen international understanding among the people of the ABU member countries. This year, 19 programmes won the awards in different categories from among 105 entries.
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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.
