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CNN International launches ‘Bold Pursuits’ to explore technological solutions for the future
Mumbai: CNN will explore the ground-breaking innovations and solutions that are revolutionising the modern world in a brand-new series ‘Bold Pursuits’.
The TV and digital series will meet the next generation of developers at global universities, laboratories, test centres, and research hubs that are working to change the future as we know it.
The first of three episodes, airing on Saturday 20 May, looks at the challenges facing the oceans – from the harmful effects of CO2 and desalination plants to the dangers of microplastics and overfishing. Viewers will learn how today’s brightest minds are working to overcome great obstacles.
The opening episode will look at how researchers in Abu Dhabi are investing in solutions to tackle the emirate’s unique set of challenges such as desertification and invasive species. It will also explore other initiatives, collaborations, and inventions around the world including at the University of California Los Angeles and Columbia University.
CNN International SVP and global head of features content Ellana Lee said, “The future of our world is being transformed and defined by cutting-edge advancements in technology. Bold Pursuits is an important addition to the way we explore this story for our audiences. Through CNN’s global footprint and world-class journalism, we will dive deeper into the stories behind the challenges and solutions that will impact us all.”
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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.
