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BBC’s ‘University Challenge’ reaches an exciting climax
MUMBAI: In the grand final of the second series of BBC World’s quiz show University Challenge, Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology (NSIT) New Delhi team will take on Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode for quizzing. The episode will be aired on 10 February at 10 pm with a repeat telecast on 13 February at 10 am.
Having held their own against some tough competition in the previous rounds, management students Gaurav Gollerkeri, Suraj V Kumar, Abhishek Sinha and Sanjeev Jayakumar from IIM Kozhikode battle it out against engineering students Rohan Murarka, Abhishek Dimri, KK Mukund and Anish Johnson from NSIT in what promises to be a nail-biting contest
Filmed against a hi-tech studio set, University Challenge captures the tension and thrill of the two teams competing head to head for the prestigious trophy. The show is hosted by Siddhartha Basu.
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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.
