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‘Bollywood Bazaar’ set to complete century on etc
Bollywood Bazaar, hosted by industry critic and editor of the film weekly Trade Guide Taran Adarsh, is completing its second successful year on etc.
This unusual programme, that airs on etc every Thursday at 8:00 pm with repeats on Saturday at 6:00 PM and Monday at 1:00 PM, gives the inside information on the film industry. Which are the new films on the anvil, new releases, Box Office returns, who has replaced whom in their film and still a lot more. No gossip, only the hard-core facts of Tinsel Town's industry called Bollywood, says an etc release.
The 100th episode of Bollywood Bazaar features the review of the latest release Paagalpan, the box-office outcome of Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai and its similarities with last year's first hit Kaho naa… Pyaar Hai, an insight into Rajiv Rai's multi-starrer Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat, the music review of Hum Ho Gaye Aap Ke and some scoops that are sure to startle you. Besides, like every week, Taran answers letters from viewers.
The l00th episode of Bollywood Bazaar telecasts on Thursday June 14, 2001 at 8:00 PM
Taran is the editor of film weekly Trade Guide.
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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.
