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Hallmark to air film on Enron collapse ‘The Crooked E’
MUMBAI: Niche English entertainment channel Hallmark is showcasing the story of the infamous Enron Corporation this month. The film marks a bit of a departure from the “family fare” that is the signature of the channel.
The Crooked E: The Unshredded Truth About Enron, which airs on 28 June at 10:30 pm, is based on the true story of how greed destroyed the Enron Corporation.
Hallmark arranged a preview screening of the movie last evening which certainly proved worth viewing. As far as The Crooked E is concerned it was refreshing to find a film on Hallmark where people instead of being hell bent on trying to do what is right are aiming to gain maximum profit at the expense of others. The film’s central protagonist Brian Cruver has shades of Charlie Sheen in Wall Street. The nave youngster with stars in his eyes comes crashing down to earth when he gets exposed to unscrupulous and manipulative corporate practices.
An irony that cannot be missed is the fact that Cruver works in a department that has introduced insurance against bankruptcy of a company. Veteran actor Brian Dennehy registers strong notes as Mr Blue, a family friend of Cruver who later on admits his culpability in Enron’s demise.
Indian viewers should find the film of interest as Enron’s local subsidiary Dabhol Power Corporation is still dogged in a legal, financial and political quagmire.
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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.
