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CNN’s ‘Talk Asia’ features the founder of Oberoi Group
The 74-year-old hotelier P.R.S. Oberoi talks will feature on CNN's Talk Asia on 13 November at 9:30 am. The talk show will air at 7:30 pm and 10:30 pm also on the same day.
At the interview Oberoi talks about the influence of his father, founder of The Oberoi Group, on his life and career while reminiscing his first taste of the hospitality industry in his younger years.
In the half-hour interview, Oberoi also discusses the loss of his father, his mentor, and shares some of the lessons he learned before inheriting the hotel business.
In the course of the interview, Oberoi discloses some of his passions and hobbies outside of work, including breeding horses and polo-ponies and his involvement in the World Wide Fund for Nature. The interbiew concludes with he sharing his aspirations of having his son Vikram and nephew Arjun take over the family business.
The show will air its repeat telecast on 14 November at 8:30 pm as well as on 15 November at 9:00am.
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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.
