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CNN-News18 unveils new season of the flagship show ‘Now Showing’
NEW DELHI: Building on its commitment to innovating and bringing engaging offerings for its viewers, English news channel CNN-News18 has announced the new season of Now Showing. The award-winning show is all set to further elevate excitement quotient by bringing not just news but the newsmakers of the entertainment industry themselves.
Part of the channel’s weekend line-up, Now Showing will aim to be the one stop destination for all the engaging and impactful stories from the world of showbiz. In its new avatar, the show will be hosted by CNN-News18 entertainment anchor Atika Ahmad Farooqui. Atika has been one of the leading entertainment journalists with over 15 years of experience in the industry.
Redefining family entertainment, Now Showing will witness candid and eye opening conversations with celebrities who will discuss their journey, their upcoming projects and much more along with top news from the entertainment world.
Tune into CNN-News18 for Now Showing on Saturday 10:30 pm and Sunday 8:30 pm.
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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.
