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CNBC India launches forum for Indian telecom industry
MUMBAI: Business channel CNBC India has linked up with Computer Associates to launch ‘Telecom Turf’, touted as the first of its kind corporate colloquium of the Indian telecom Industry.
The channel says ‘The Telecom Turf’ will focus on challenges as well as parameters for growth in this sector, developments on limited mobility telephony, funding pressure, price wars and consolidation in the industry, among other issues. Initiated by a panel of corporate chieftains and thinkers from the industry, this interactive session is to be held on 19 July at the Taj Mahal Hotel, Mumbai.
This event for the telecom industry acquires significance in the light of the current developments in this space, currently undergoing a transition with respect to regulations, technology and private sector participation. The telecom industry is going through a critical phase in its evolution in India and decisions that are being taken today are likely to have a far-reaching impact on the future of individual businesses and the sector as a whole. The panel of speakers from the telecom industry would comprise personalities like Akhil Gupta (CEO Corporate Development Reliance Industries) F B Cardozo (BPL Mobile), Pramod Saxena (CEO Motorola), Amitabh Kumar (Zee Televentures), Akhil Gupta (Jt. MD Bharti Telecom), Shyamal Ghosh (Universal Service Fund Administrator & Ex-Secretary – Dept of Telecommunications) and Rajiv Mehrotra (President ABTO).
Computer Associates claims to be a leading provider of e-business infrastructure management solutions in India.
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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.
