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BBC World News Horizons returns to explore ‘Carmageddon’
Mumbai: In the third series of Horizons, Adam Shaw travels to Detroit to meet Ford Motors executive chairman Bill Ford Jr to discuss his vision for mass mobility and the revolution that is needed to prevent global gridlock or what some are calling, ‘Carmageddon’.
As the world’s population increases and the number of people living in cities rises, it will become more difficult to move around our urban areas.
Bill Ford Jr said: “We see global gridlock as an issue of human rights, not just one tied to business and economics. If I think of our mission at Ford, we started off making cars and then we became a car and truck company, but really we’re a mobility company. And if we think of ourselves as that, and I do, then that opens up lots of possibilities. If we do nothing today, that mobility will be severely compromised in the future.”
The programme then heads to Volvo in Sweden where they are developing driverless vehicles. Using radars, lasers and high-specification computers, the idea is to integrate a suite of technologies that can detect pedestrians, and allow cars to cruise at speed in convoys.
In Shanghai, reporter James Chau looks at how China’s largest metropolis moves millions of people around the growing mega-city and how authorities are trying to get people out of their cars. James also takes a trip on the Shanghai Metro to see how one of China’s most efficient and extensive public transport networks runs.
James also visits the Hongqiao Transportation Hub, one of the first transport hubs in the world to integrate air, high speed rail, metro and road under one roof, all within a ten minute walk of each another. Known as one of the world’s largest interchanges, Hongqiao deals with more than a million passengers a day. With numbers expected to grow rapidly, James explores the operations of the hub and how it is dealing with the rising numbers.
The Horizons series, sponsored by DuPont, airs weekly on Saturdays at 7.00am and 2.00pm, Sundays at 8.00pm. The sponsorship arrangement was facilitated by BBC Advertising, which sells advertising and sponsorship solutions on behalf of BBC World News and bbc.com.
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Chetak Screen Awards 2026 to air live on Sony channels
Star-studded ceremony returns with multi-platform broadcast on 5 April.
MUMBAI: Chetak Screen Awards just turned the red carpet into a red-hot live event because when cinema’s biggest night goes live across TV and streaming, even the popcorn starts feeling star-struck. Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) is reviving the culture of live awards on screen with the Chetak Screen Awards 2026, set to broadcast live on Sony Entertainment Television (SET) and stream on Sony LIV on 5 April 2026 at 8:00 PM IST. The ceremony will also be available live on the Screen Awards’ YouTube channel, with a repeat telecast on SET’s YouTube channel on 7 April.
Recognised as one of India’s most credible honours for cinematic excellence, the awards celebrate outstanding performances and creative contributions across Indian filmmaking. This year’s edition promises a star-studded evening hosted by a powerhouse lineup including Alia Bhatt, Farah Khan, Sunil Grover and Zakir Khan, blending cinema, music, comedy and pop culture on one stage.
Sony Pictures Networks India chief content officer Nachiket Pantvaidya said, “At Sony Pictures Networks India, we are delighted to reintroduce the strong culture of LIVE awards back to our screens. This star-studded showcase is designed not just as an awards ceremony but also as a high-impact entertainment property with moments that will keep viewers engaged throughout.”
Indian Express Group executive director Anant Goenka added, “The Chetak Screen Awards 2026 represents the scale at which we want to engage our audiences today. With a strong multi-platform distribution strategy and trusted partners like Sony Pictures Networks India, we are ensuring that this celebration of cinema reaches millions in a meaningful way.”
Adani Airports has come on board as the OOH partner, while The Award Gallery joins as the Trophy Partner.
In an era where awards shows often feel distant and delayed, Sony is bringing the glamour straight into living rooms and onto smartphones, proving that the magic of cinema shines brightest when it happens live. Tune in to the Chetak Ssreen Awards 2026 on 5 April at 8:00 PM IST on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony Liv.
