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BBC World News, tourism ministry tie up for travel series
MUMBAI: BBC World News and Ministry of Tourism (MoT) have entered into a year-long partnership to promote Indian tourism in the global market.
As part of the partnership, BBC World News will produce a six-part travel series Travel India, one corporate film and five ad films on India’s tourist spots.
Hosted by cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle, Travel India will include journeys to spiritual spots, places of scenic beauty, and urban centers for business in conjunction with underdeveloped rural centers. For a wider reach of the global audience, the show is available across Europe, Asia-Pacific, South Asia, Middle East, Australia and UK. Besides it will also be available as in-flight ads in BBC World News programs on United Airlines and US Airways.
The five-minute corporate film will be based on Ayurveda and Wellness.
The five 30-sec ads called ‘Colours’ is based on the different colurs depicting various facets of Indian soil and culture.
MOT joint secretary Leena Nandan said, “We are extremely pleased that the multi-hued dimensions of India will be seen on BBC World News, a medium that has the credibility and reach to influence travellers across the world. I am confident that a series like Travel India will successfully showcase not just the glorious past and the dynamic present that all Indians take great pride in, but the varied facets of India than can be can we explored, enjoyed and experienced .”
BBC Worldwide ad sales regional director South Asia Seema Mahapatra said, “Our relationship with MOT goes long way back. We have produced similar shows for the ministry even in the past like documentary on medical tourism, ayurveda etc.”
“Internationally BBC World News has similar tie-ups with Suzlon. For them we produce Eco-diary, which gives a list of conference and seminars happening all over the world,” Mahapatra added.
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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.
