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2 Indian professionals bag broadcasting fellowships
Two Indian broadcasting professionals have made it to the One World Broadcasting Trust’s fellowships for October – November 2002, from among 120 entries received globally.
Doordarshan Mumbai station director Mukesh Sharma and Aaj Tak south India bureau chief Jayashree Balasubramanian have been selected for the organisation’s fellowships this season from six shortlisted finalists. The OWBT helps advance public understanding of global development issues through creative and collaborative use of media. The Trust’s annual fellowships are an opportunity for top professionals from developing country broadcasters to meet their counterparts in the UK, and share ideas, problems, frustrations and hopes, says the official website.
While Sharma has been instrumental in turning around DD Mumbai’s fortunes after taking charge as station director two years ago, Balasubramanian has been involved in television journalism for over seven years. Making the most of technology, effectively working with deadlines, creating new ways of presenting news and building a better work environment – my interest is in studying how various companies manage these various aspects of the industry, and the innovative and interesting strategies they use, she says.
Sharma on his part says, “I am of the opinion that the power of television lies in its value as a common reference point for millions of people. TV, I feel, has the power to unite us just as it can divide us. We as citizens can be united through Public Service Broadcasting, or divided through the niche marketing of hundreds of commercial channels.”
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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.
