News Broadcasting
CNBC TV18’s Shereen Bhan and Megha Vishwanath turn singers in newsroom
MUMBAI: Who says news anchors and reporters are boring fuddy-duddy folks who only research and track developments through the day?
Well Shereen Bhan and Megha Vishwanath, who work for CNBC TV18 as managing editor and assistant editor respectively, show they are not in this twitter post they put out on Sunday, 12 April 2020.
In the video, Vishwanath is playing the guitar – and that too pretty dexterously – and Bhan belts out the John Denver classic Country Roads, which many of us can’t get enough of. And mark our words, Bhan sure can sing. She is pretty much on key and makes you feel good. They go on to mix it with Lucky Ali’s Milke Bichad Na to Dastoor Ho Gaya and both do a pretty good job of it. Before finally switching to Country Roads once again.
The duo finally sign off with a pretty sheepish giggle. And they have tagged the post as “newsroom jamming”.
So, remember guys, unlike most of us who are at home, these two are actually trudging their way bravely to the news studio, working their butts off to bring viewers the latest in the time of COVID-19.
Hats off to these unsung heroes of the pandemic!
News Broadcasting
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.
