News Broadcasting
CNN.com 9/11 special gets online journalism award
US: The Columbia Graduate School of Journalism and the Online News Association (ONA) have acknowledged CNN.com coverage of 11 September. The broadcaster provided timely, accurate and complete information to a public that turned to online media for news as events of that day unfolded. By quickly providing a series of informational features in a variety of formats, CNN’s site offered clear and concise reporting about what had happened and how it was being dealt with.
The coverage, which can still be accessed at http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2001/trade.center/ used constantly updated information from CNN reporters and producers around the world, photo galleries, maps, victim lists, emergency contact information, e-mail alerts, news for stranded travelers and continuous updates on the sites of the attacks. Honouring excellence in internet journalism, The Online Journalism Awards received 728 entries from 10 countries this year.
The Online Journalism awards are among several other major journalism awards administered by Columbia, including the Pulitzers, the National Magazine awards, the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia awards for broadcast journalism and the Maria Moors Cabot Prizes.
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.
