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CNBC-TV18 celebrates 21 years of young Turks
Mumbai: CNBC-TV18 has marked a significant milestone as it celebrates the 21st anniversary of its flagship show, ‘Young Turks’. Since its inception in 2002, Young Turks has been at the forefront of the Indian business news landscape, showcasing fearless entrepreneurs who have pushed boundaries and established pioneering and sustainable businesses.
To commemorate this achievement, CNBC-TV18 presents the special line-up of ‘Young Turks@21’. This year, the show will travel to the United States, specifically Silicon Valley, to bring viewers exclusive content from the front lines of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution. Led by Shereen Bhan, the series will feature in-depth conversations with global executives, thought leaders, and investors, in what promises to be yet another highly successful season of “Young Turks – Voices From The Valley”.
Viewers can expect an exciting array of special shows, interviews, and special associations with prominent personalities and startup entrepreneurs such as Rocketship VC & founding partner Anand Rajaraman; Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar, managing director Jishnu Bhattacharjee, Lightspeed Venture Partners nexus VP & partner Dev Khare, Lightspeed Venture Partners Raviraj Jain; General Catalyst MD Deep Nishar; Games 24×7 co-founder & CEO Bhavin Pandya; Games 24×7 co-founder & co-CEO Trivikraman Thampy; Incedo Inc. CEO Nitin Seth; Raj Associates founder Deepak Raj; H2O.ai CEO & co-founder Sri Satish Ambati; DynamoFL co-founder & CEO Vaikkunth Mugunthan; Eightfold AI founder & CEO Ashutosh Garg; Yellow.ai co-founder & CEO Raghu Ravinutala; and Tome co-founder & CEO Keith Peiris.
The focus of this year’s discussions will revolve around the AI revolution. The series will explore a wide range of topics, including the invention of machine learning, its role in enabling AI systems to learn and improve performance over time, and the profound impact it will have on various aspects of our lives. These insightful conversations will delve into the transformative potential of AI and address the necessary guardrails to ensure its safe and ethical implementation.
The on-air programming and social content will serve as a valuable resource for entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone interested in the future of artificial intelligence. It will demonstrate how AI is solving problems, creating new products and services, and disrupting established industries. The series will also shed light on the challenges and opportunities associated with integrating AI into the startup economy. As part of the 21st-year celebrations of Young Turks, CNBC-TV18 will release specially curated videos on social platforms, featuring engaging topics such as 21 innovations that have shaped the startup ecosystem in recent years, drawn from the extensive Young Turks archives.
Sharing her enthusiasm, Bhan stated, “As Young Turks, India’s longest-running show focusing on startups and entrepreneurship, celebrates its 21st anniversary, we return with a brand-new season of ‘Voices from The Valley’. This dynamic season will feature a diverse line-up of global faces, including seasoned entrepreneurs, executives and emerging innovators and disruptors. They will share their distinctive perspectives on the current challenges and opportunities within the tech industry while offering valuable insights into the trajectory of AI in the years to come. Whether you are a veteran or a newcomer, Young Turks – Voices from the Valley has something to offer to everyone.”
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News18 India to air Sabse Bada Dangal on 4 May counting day
Channel promises fastest results, live trends and analysis across five states.
MUMBAI: Ballots will do the talking and screens will do the shouting. As counting day approaches for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry, News18 India is gearing up for an all-day broadcast of its flagship election show, Sabse Bada Dangal, on 4 May from 6 am onwards. The Hindi news channel plans to deliver continuous, real-time updates as votes are tallied, combining live counting data with on-ground reporting and studio analysis. With political fortunes set to shift through the day, the coverage will track every swing, surge and surprise as trends turn into results.
The broadcast will feature a mix of senior political leaders, analysts and experts, offering instant reactions and decoding the evolving electoral picture. Expect heated debates, quick takes and detailed breakdowns as the numbers settle across all five states.
For News18 India, counting day has long been a high-visibility moment. The network is banking on its reporting reach, editorial bandwidth and technology-driven coverage to stay ahead in what is often a fiercely competitive news cycle.
With multiple battlegrounds and shifting narratives, the day promises both drama and data in equal measure. And if all goes to plan, Sabse Bada Dangal will once again turn the counting of votes into prime-time spectacle.
