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CNN launches On The Road initiative with Paula Newton
MUMBAI: CNN has launched an initiative On The Road where CNN International correspondent Paula Newton will travel across the country, through schools, temples, cricket grounds and dance academies to meet the youthful Indians.
The half-hour special will be aired on 26 February at 4 pm and 10 pm, 27 February at 8 pm, 28 February at 7 pm, 1 March at 4 pm and 11 pm and 2 March from 10 pm and 3 pm.
The coverage includes Einstein in the Village, which will inspire impoverished children in rural India to change their country’s destiny with science. Serving up Success is another coverage where Jaipur will witness mid-day meal program, which will become a transformative force for children’s education and ensures India’s newest generation will be well-nourished enough to meet its full potential. It also includes Guru Knows Best where Amritsar will be visited during most spiritual time of the year to speak with devout Sikhs who will tutor the young generation to preserve and strengthen their faith.
Cricket Dreams and A Passion for Dance are the other two coverage. In Cricket Dreams, young cricketers and their families will find out whether an academy system similar to European football academies can help their game and their dreams. In A Passion for Dance coverage, Kolkata will witness the presence of choreographer Tanushree Shankar who will teach children traditional and modern dance forms.
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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.
