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Lucky Ali, Asha Parekh and Jeenat Aman at ABP Network’s ‘Ideas of India’ Summit 2023
Mumbai: The ABP Network’s “Ideas of India” Summit 2023 was discussing the topic of “Life at the Movies, Revisiting the Magic & Sunoh”. Lucky Ali In Words and Music The summit has brought together policymakers, cultural ambassadors, industry experts, celebrities, and business leaders to discuss the critical role of India during the global churn and changing dynamics. ABP Network is a multi-language channel reaching 535 million individuals in India therefore this summit provides one of the biggest platforms across various sectors to express their views.
“If people keep calling for bans then the film industry will die. Pathan was not censored when controversy around the song erupted. Censorboad should be in every house and parents should keep a look on their children about what they are watching.” said actress and film producer Asha Parekh.
When sharing her insight on working in films again, actress Jeenat Aman said, “I would be happy to take any age appropriate role.”
“We are a very gentle nation, that’s very different from the rest of the world. We are living in a fool’s paradise. We have all the technologies that we need, we have the manpower but you don’t put it together in the right way. It’s not motivated. We can change so many things and we just don’t do it because we are not motivated to do it” said Ali on his idea of India.
Talking about his upcoming albums, Ali said, “I’ve got 80-90 songs on my hard drive. It will happen when it has to happen”: He further said his songs come from any feeling he experienced at the time when he penned it.
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CNN-News18 rolls out Battle for the States ahead of key polls
Multi-format election coverage tracks voter mood across five battleground states
NEW DELHI: CNN-News18 has launched a special election programming initiative titled Battle for the States, as India gears up for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry.
Built around the theme ‘Road to Power’, the multi-format coverage aims to follow the entire electoral journey, from campaigning and polling to results and government formation. The network is leaning into on-ground reportage and data-backed storytelling to decode voter sentiment across regions where local issues often shape the narrative.
The programming line-up includes ‘Vote Tracker’, a three-part series developed in collaboration with survey agency Vote Vibe. The show blends survey insights with expert commentary and field reporting, using augmented reality graphics to present complex electoral data such as vote share, seat projections and leadership preferences in a more accessible format. It will air every Monday evening until April 6.
Adding a cultural lens to political reporting is ‘So Saree!’, a ground-driven segment where women anchors travel across constituencies dressed in traditional handwoven sarees from each state. The format uses attire as a storytelling device, highlighting regional identity while capturing grassroots voices.
Meanwhile, ‘Unfiltered Kaapi’ and ‘Chai-Niti’ bring a more conversational tone, drawing inspiration from everyday political discussions in tea stalls and coffee corners. These segments aim to break down key issues through candid, fast-paced exchanges between anchors and reporters, tailored to regional sensibilities.
For viewers seeking deeper insights, the weekend docuseries ‘Reporters Project’ takes a longer view, with correspondents travelling across constituencies to map voter concerns and political shifts on the ground.
“Elections are about people, their aspirations, identities and the issues that matter to them, and every state tells a different story,” said CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar. He added that the initiative focuses on understanding “the sentiment on the ground and what’s driving voter choices”.
Echoing the emphasis on credibility, Network18 CEO – English and business news Smriti Mehra said the network aims to combine on-ground reporting with data-led insights to deliver clear and timely coverage as the elections unfold.
With a mix of data, culture and grassroots reporting, CNN-News18 is positioning Battle for the States as a comprehensive window into one of India’s most closely watched electoral cycles, where every vote carries a story waiting to be told.
