News Broadcasting
CNN-IBN lines up various specials to bied adieu to 2006
MUMBAI: CNN-IBN has slated various specials and new shows to wrap up the year 2006. From sports and comedy to news and entertainment, it is all a part of their New Year line-up.
30 December would start with Minus 30 at 11:30 am a New Year special aimed at the youth and what they think about the events over the past year, followed by Cricket 365 at 7:30 pm, a wrapping up of the year’s highs and lows in the world of cricket.
Top events show at 8 pm will feature the biggest news events of the year as judged by the viewers. People will be able to rank the top 10 news stories via SMS and ibnlive.com from an option of 20 stories put online and on the air.
Best of To Catch a Star at 9:30 pm will see show host Rajeev Masand in a half hour special showcasing snippets from the best interviews done over the last 12 months and The Year That Wasn’t – Part II 10:30 pm with the Bakra king Cyrus Broacha.
31 December would showcase World 365 at 1:30 pm with all the major happenings from around the world, that occurred over the past year followed by Sports 365 at 7:30pm a special re-cap of stories and events that occurred in the world of sport throughout 2006.
2006: A Musical at 8 pm a half-hour special on events as seen through Bollywood songs. Best of Devil’s Advocate – Part II at 8:30 pm would see Karan Thapar in the second segment of his analysis of the events gone by the past year and how they shaped India and E 365 an entertainment program that will announce the best in each of the following categories -movie of the year, song of the year, actor of the year etc.
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.
