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BBC World Service compiles global music Top Ten
MUMBAI: To mark its 70th anniversary this December, the BBC World Service has organised a global poll to identify the world’s favourite songs.
The poll has the stated aim of identifying the world’s favourite talent – local musicians and international. BBC World Service is asking its 150 million listeners to vote for their favourite songs, creating the ultimate World’s Top Ten.
The final chart will run on the BBC World Service programme, Wright Round the World on Saturday 21 December and will also be broadcast across language sections.
The BBC World Service, which broadcasts in 43 languages, including English, hopes to generate votes from across the globe, through the poll. Votes will be accepted electronically as well as by post and a dedicated website will detail the most popular nominations, identify musical trends and highlight the most exciting choices. 30-second “tasters” of the final World’s Top Ten will also be available via the site on www.bbcworldservice.com, an official release says.
BBC World Service 70th project editor David Stead has been quoted in the release as saying “We don’t think this has ever been done before. Music is a universal language and to find out what the world’s favourite songs are will be really fascinating.”
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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.
