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BBC World presenter Karan Thapar wins Asian Television Award
MUMBAI: Karan Thapar, presenter of BBC World’s popular weekly chat show Face to Face, has been named ‘Best Current Affairs Presenter’ at the Asian Television Awards which were held in Singapore.
Face to Face is a programme on BBC World that features captivating interviews with celebrities from all walks of life. Previous guests include Sachin Tendulkar, Shahrukh Khan, Zakir Hussain, Ratan Tata and Madhuri Dixit. The winning episode which won the accolade at the Asian Television Award featured Radha, Raja and Kaushalya Reddy and was broadcast in February this year.
Previously, Face to Face has showcased great personalities such as Alyque Padamsee, Nafisa Ali, David Davidar and Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma. Among those featured in a special series on the arts were Hari Kunzru, Jatin Das, Shovana Narayan, Ustad Vilayat Khan and Usha Uthup.
Commenting on the award, an elated Thapar said, “I am honoured to have received this award and feel the credit should go to the show and the team that puts it together. Over the years, Face to Face has attained enormous success and popularity amongst viewers. BBC World provides a perfect showcase for some of the biggest personalities in the Indian market.”
The Asian Television Awards, now in their eighth year, were instituted to recognise talent in the TV industry in countries such as China, Hong Kong, India and Sri Lanka.
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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.
