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DD institutes monthly awards for inhouse shows
MUMBAI: It’s an incentive that could well help upgrade the quality of programmes on Doordarshan, not to mention encourage talent that usually goes unnoticed in the labyrinth of bureaucracy.
Prasar Bharati has recently taken a decision to introduce a Monthly Award Scheme for Best Programme and Best Graphic Work of the month from September this year. The main purpose of the scheme, according to DD officials, is to encourage in house productions of thematic, aesthetic and technical excellence and promote professionalism and to provide incentive to competent programmers in Doordarshan kendras scattered all over the country.
The scheme has been made mandatory for all Doordarshan Kendras/ Programme Generation Facilities(PGFs) for participation. Five entries selected by the jury for each category at the zonal level will be forwarded to the Prasar Bharati board for consideration for the Best Monthly National Award. Out of these five programmes, one in each category will be selected for National Level Monthly award. At the zonal level, the prize money for the Best Programme Best Graphic Works is Rs 15,000 and Rs 10,000, while at the all India level it is Rs 20,000 and Rs 10,000. The prize distribution for the Best Programme will be shared by the producer and the team members in 1 40:60 ratio.
The first awards distribution ceremony will be held on 18 November in New Delhi.
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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.
