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News18 Punjab Haryana announces “Biznext”
Mumbai: News18 Punjab Haryana has announced their upcoming event Biznext, a platform designed to recognize and honour entrepreneurs from Punjab & Haryana and showcase their journey and achievements. The event is scheduled to take place on 21 February 2023 at Hyatt Regency, Chandigarh.
The event will have multiple panel discussions which have been carefully designed to provide valuable insights into the current business landscape in the region, emerging opportunities and entrepreneurship. The panelists include PHDCCI chairperson Karan Gilhotra, Ernst and Young partner Paras Arora, Citrus County Farm Stay founder Harkirat Ahluwalia, Chitkara University vice-chancellor Dr Archana Mantri, AgNext Technologies co-founder Sparsh Kaur, Antier Solutions founder and CEO Vikram R Singh, uEngage and Shoutlo founder Sameer Sharma, TT Consultants and XLScout founder Komal Sharma Talwar, Digital Series founder Nitin Rai Chaudhary amongst others. They will share their vision for the growth of business in Punjab / Haryana and discuss how policies can be implemented to support new entrepreneurs.
The highlight of the event will be the session – ‘Mindset and Motivation Next’ conducted by the entrepreneur, motivational speaker, life coach and business trainer T S Madan. He will share his expertise on how to become a successful business owner and motivate the audience to take their first step towards fulfilling their dreams.
Biznext, a News18 Punjab Haryana initiative, is a unique opportunity for budding entrepreneurs of the region to come together and learn from successful business leaders in Punjab & Haryana. The event will also provide a platform for networking and collaboration as well as an exchange of ideas that can help drive innovation in the region.
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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.
