News Broadcasting
‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ live on Zee News on 27 August 2024
Mumbai: Zee News is hosting the ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ event on Tuesday, 27 August 2024, in New Delhi. This event will bring together a distinguished panel of leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss the crucial role that individual states play in shaping India’s future. Under the theme ‘States Make A Nation,’ the event will highlight how the unique strengths of each state contribute significantly to the nation’s overall progress, fostering a collective identity and shared purpose.
Prominent leaders, including Shri Nitin Gadkari, union minister of road transport & highways; Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi, union minister of micro, small and medium enterprises; Shri Chirag Paswan, union minister of food processing industries; Shri Kiren Rijiju, union minister of parliamentary affairs and ministry affairs; Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami, chief minister of Uttarakhand; Shri Vijay Kumar Sinha, deputy chief minister, Bihar; Shri Harsh Malhotra, mos: ministry of road, transport & highways; Smt. Smriti Irani, former minister of women & child welfare; Shri Manish Sisodia, former deputy chief minister of Delhi; Shri Manoj Tiwari, member of parliament, North East Delhi; Shri Sudhanshu Trivedi, rajya sabha member; Smt. Atishi, water minister, Delhi; Shri Pawan Khera, chairman, media & publicity deptt, AICC; Smt. Supriya Shrinate, chairperson, social media & digital platforms, AICC; Shri Acharya Balkrishna, managing director of Patanjali Ayurved Ltd; Shri Ramesh Agarwal, chairman, Agarwal Packers & Movers Ltd; and Dr Gunwant Singh Mangla, cmd, Mangla Steel Ltd. will be among the esteemed attendees, sharing their insights on how states can further contribute to India’s vision for the future. It will further focus on education, infrastructure, culture, and social welfare, the initiative fosters a sense of solidarity and unity that is vital for India’s continued growth and development.
Zee Media Corp Ltd (ZMCL) CEO Karan Abhishek Singh stated, “At Zee Media Corporation Limited, we recognize that every state has its own narrative and its role in shaping the future of our country. This initiative allows us to bring these stories to the forefront, fostering a deeper appreciation for the cultural, economic, and social diversity that enriches our nation. Through this platform, we aim to bridge divides, encourage cooperation, and build a stronger, more progressive India where every state’s unique strengths are acknowledged and valued.”
Emphasising the key purpose, Zee News managing editor Rahul Sinha highlighted, “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat exemplifies the core of our national identity—our unity in diversity. We look forward to bringing together leaders and voices from across India to discuss and celebrate the unique contributions of each state. This initiative highlights how our collective efforts and shared values drive India’s growth, fostering a stronger, more cohesive nation.”
Citizens nationwide can watch this event live on Zee News from 9:30 am onwards. Through ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat,’ Zee News aims to showcase impactful stories that enhance understanding and promote unity, reflecting our dedication to a well-informed and engaged global community.
News Broadcasting
Mihir Bhatt appointed as chief content officer at News18 Studios
The media veteran brings two decades of experience across television, digital and radio to one of India’s biggest broadcast networks, Disney+ Hotstar, Discovery+
NEW DELHI: Network18 has a new strategist in the building. Mihir Bhatt, one of Indian media’s more versatile operators, has joined News18 Studios as chief content officer, stepping into a role that will see him shape content strategy, build multi-platform properties and drive brand partnerships across the network.
Bhatt brings more than two decades of experience spanning television, digital and radio, with a track record of doing something rare in Indian media: combining editorial ambition with hard commercial results. At Times Network, where he served as managing editor and chief business officer of Times Influence, he built one of the industry’s more respected content studios, launching marquee properties such as the India Economic Conclave, the Times Now Summit and Leaders of Tomorrow. He also pushed the network into premium OTT territory through tie-ups with Disney+ Hotstar and Discovery+.
His resume stretches well beyond the studio. Bhatt has led Global Investor Summits for multiple state governments, worked alongside the World Economic Forum and played a pivotal role in launching the Indian Pickleball League. Earlier, as editor of Zee Business, he pioneered investor education initiatives that are still cited as industry benchmarks.
At News18 Studios, Bhatt will report to chief executive S Shivakumar and will oversee the studios execution vertical alongside revenue verticals covering emerging markets and campaigns. Sidharth Saini, Hemanth Kumar and Nimar Sarkaria will work under him.
Rahul Joshi, managing director and editor-in-chief of Network18 Group, made the announcement in an internal communication. “Mihir’s ability to build enduring brands, foster strategic partnerships and navigate a rapidly evolving media landscape will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen our position and explore new avenues of growth in the Studios business,” Joshi said.
In a media industry lurching between disruption and reinvention, Network18 has bet on a man who has spent two decades thriving in exactly that chaos. Whether he can do it again, at greater scale, is the question worth watching.
