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ABP Ananda returns with culinary extravaganza “Kolkata Khaibaar Pass 2.0”
Mumbai: ABP Ananda, West Bengal’s Bengali news channel, is delighted to unveil the highly anticipated ABP Ananda Kolkata Khaibaar Pass 2.0, a culinary celebration set to enchant South Kolkata. This event builds on the monumental success of its 10th-anniversary edition in North Kolkata earlier in January 2024, marking a historic moment as ABP Ananda embarks on organising two Khaibaar Pass celebrations in Kolkata within a single calendar year for the first time. The festivities will unfold at the EEDF Ground near South City Mall, Kolkata from 15 to 17 March 2024.
Acknowledging the overwhelming response received from the recent 10th-anniversary edition in North Kolkata, ABP Ananda recognises the enthusiasm of the people and their appetite for celebrating Bengal’s diverse culinary heritage. In an effort to extend this culinary jubilation to a broader audience, the festival will showcase the epitome of Bengali cuisine to people in South Kolkata.
Continuing its legacy, ABP Ananda Kolkata Khaibaar Pass 2.0 is poised to unite the finest restaurants, food joints, and culinary artisans, providing an unparalleled platform for both established and emerging talents. Attendees can anticipate a vibrant showcase of signature dishes, blending time-honoured classics with contemporary innovations that define the rich tapestry of Bengali cuisine.
As the leading news channel in the region, ABP Ananda extends its cultural outreach beyond the newsroom to curate an immersive experience celebrating the very essence of Bengal’s culinary traditions. The commitment to fostering community bonds and showcasing the essence of Bengal’s tradition continues with part two of ABP Ananda Khaibaar Pass. The event serves as a platform for emerging talent and a melting pot of flavours, inviting everyone to partake in the richness of Bengali cuisine.
The presenting sponsors for this year’s edition are Jaya Biscuits, Rungta Steel TMT Bar, Suman Organic Guro Moshla, Wild Stone Code Pyro. It is co-oowered by Dear Government Lotteries and is partnered by Saha Textile and Bhooter Raja Dilo Bor. ABP Live is the digital partner while the print partner is t2.
ABP Ananda remains dedicated to its role beyond being a news channel, embodying its commitment to Bengal’s cultural tapestry through events like Khaibaar Pass. By curating this gastronomic extravaganza, ABP Ananda continues to nurture the spirit of togetherness, showcasing the very essence of Bengal’s traditions.
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 to air live counting day coverage for five state election results on May 4
The channel is rolling out its biggest election coverage machinery yet for results day on 4th May
NOIDA: The votes have been cast. Now comes the reckoning. CNN-News18 is pulling out all the stops for results day on 4th May, when counting begins across five battleground states — West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry — in what promises to be one of the most closely watched electoral verdicts in recent memory.
The channel’s coverage, titled Battle for the States: The Verdict, kicks off at 7am and runs through the day across linear TV, connected television and YouTube. It is the culmination of CNN-News18’s multi-format editorial initiative, Battle for the States, which has tracked the polls from the beginning under the theme Road to Power.
At the operational heart of the coverage will be the Live Results Hub, the channel’s central command centre built to collate, verify and process real-time data flowing in from reporters stationed at counting centres across constituencies. The hub combines newsroom intelligence, analytics and on-the-ground reporting to deliver what the channel promises will be the fastest and most accurate results coverage in English news.
Leading the on-air charge will be primetime anchors Rahul Shivshankar, Anand Narasimhan, Aman Sharma, Nabila Jamal and Shivani Gupta. They will be joined by a wide panel of commentators including author Chetan Bhagat; GVL Narasimha Rao, senior leader of the BJP; Smita Prakash, editor of ANI; activist Saira Shah Halim; political analyst Sumanth C Raman; Abhijit Iyer Mitra, senior fellow at IPCS; Amitabh Tiwari, founder of VoteVibe; columnist Abhijit Majumdar; Nalin Mehta, managing editor of MoneyControl; political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla; senior journalist Subir Bhaumik; and political analyst Manojit Mandal.
Shivshankar, who serves as editorial affairs director at CNN-News18, set out the stakes plainly. “Counting day is one of the most watched events in the electoral cycle, where speed and credibility are tested in real time,” he said. “Battle for the States: The Verdict is built on that promise, combining ground reporting, sharp analysis and cutting-edge election technology to give viewers the clearest and fastest route to the verdict. On May 4, CNN-News18 will once again be the nation’s most trusted channel to witness democracy in action.”
Smriti Mehra, chief executive of English and Business News at Network18, framed the coverage in broader terms. “Elections are defining national events, and audiences turn to brands they trust in moments that matter,” she said. “CNN-News18 has consistently led from the front in every election coverage, and this special programming reflects the scale of our ambition and editorial strength.”
The channel has form here. It claims to have been India’s most preferred English news destination for election results for the past 20 years, covering everything from the 2024 general elections to the Delhi, Maharashtra, Bihar and BMC polls on the back of what it calls an “Always First, Always Right” record. Five states, one day, and a nation waiting for answers. The clock starts at 7am on 4th May.
