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CNN International launches ‘Bold Pursuits’ to explore technological solutions for the future
Mumbai: CNN will explore the ground-breaking innovations and solutions that are revolutionising the modern world in a brand-new series ‘Bold Pursuits’.
The TV and digital series will meet the next generation of developers at global universities, laboratories, test centres, and research hubs that are working to change the future as we know it.
The first of three episodes, airing on Saturday 20 May, looks at the challenges facing the oceans – from the harmful effects of CO2 and desalination plants to the dangers of microplastics and overfishing. Viewers will learn how today’s brightest minds are working to overcome great obstacles.
The opening episode will look at how researchers in Abu Dhabi are investing in solutions to tackle the emirate’s unique set of challenges such as desertification and invasive species. It will also explore other initiatives, collaborations, and inventions around the world including at the University of California Los Angeles and Columbia University.
CNN International SVP and global head of features content Ellana Lee said, “The future of our world is being transformed and defined by cutting-edge advancements in technology. Bold Pursuits is an important addition to the way we explore this story for our audiences. Through CNN’s global footprint and world-class journalism, we will dive deeper into the stories behind the challenges and solutions that will impact us all.”
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WITT Summit 2026 concludes in New Delhi
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MUMBAI: The WITT Summit just wrapped up with enough big ideas to fill a policy playbook because when India’s leaders, thinkers and icons gather under one roof, even the conversations hit sixes. The eighth edition of TV9 Network’s flagship What India Thinks Today (WITT) Summit 2026 concluded on Saturday after two days of dynamic discussions at its New Delhi venue. India’s largest multi-domain public policy and culture summit brought together political leaders, policymakers, sports icons, artists and technology innovators to examine the forces shaping contemporary India and its global standing.
Prime minister Narendra Modi delivered the keynote address on the theme “India and the World” for the third consecutive year. In a wide-ranging speech, he addressed the ongoing conflict in West Asia, calling for restraint and compassion while highlighting India’s continued development trajectory despite global turmoil.
The summit featured candid conversations with state leaders. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy articulated a people-first governance model and contrasted it with other development approaches. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav declared that Left-wing extremism had been effectively eliminated in his state and highlighted preparations for the upcoming Kumbh Mela. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann defended his government’s record, citing the closure of 19 toll plazas and creation of the Sadak Suraksha Force. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar expressed confidence in Congress prospects in Assam and addressed recent allegations against him.
On geopolitics and national security, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia outlined India’s ambition to become a builder of trusted digital infrastructure for the world, citing the rapid 5G rollout and village-level 4G connectivity.
Cricket received significant attention. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly praised player freedom and trust as hallmarks of great leadership and named MS Dhoni as the greatest captain due to his World Cup successes. India women’s team bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi credited the BCCI and Women’s Premier League for building a pipeline of world-class talent behind the team’s recent ODI World Cup triumph.
The summit also hosted the inaugural AI² Awards 2026, celebrating the convergence of human creativity and machine intelligence in storytelling and content creation. Poet and kathavachak Kumar Vishwas delivered a nuanced take on India’s concept of Dharma and criticised the recent arrest of an 80-year-old Shankaracharya. Veteran lyricist Sameer Anjaan and storyteller Neelesh Misra reflected on changing music trends and artistic responsibility in the wake of a recent controversy involving Nora Fatehi.
In a country where conversations often run as deep as the Ganges, the WITT Summit proved once again that when leaders, thinkers and storytellers come together, the real winner is public discourse lively, layered and refreshingly unafraid to tackle the big questions shaping India’s tomorrow.
