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Gemini beefs up afternoon band
MUMBAI: After Vijay and Teja, another regional Southern channel has shifted focus to the lucrative afternoon band. Gemini, the Telugu channel from the Sun stable, is now
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beefing up its programming in the siesta hours with an eye on the housewife’s viewing patterns.
To launch later this month are three Monday to Friday ‘mega serials’ that will debut on Gemini in phases, according to Gemini TV director Sharad Kumar. True to afternoon soap tradition, all three
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are women -centric and cast in the familiar family drama-conflict ‘n emotion mould.
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Moodu Mulla Bandham that launches 24 November at 12.30 pm, has film actor Pragathi in the lead. Akka starring Indu, Sivakavita and Vanaja will debut shortly on Gemini TV at 1.30 pm. Mangalyaniki Maro Mudi, also in a family drama, will also launch shortly, says Kumar.
Gemini, along with Teja, was one of the first regional channels in the country to go pay late last year. Earlier swamped with programmes dubbed from the originals on Sun TV, Gemini has since last year, beefed up on original programming and made itself a strong contender to the throne in the face of stiff competition provided by ETV.
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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.
