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Harbhajan Mann is etc’s latest Pop Ki Aandhi
Popular bhangra pop singer Harbhajan Mann (not to be confused with cricket star Harbhajan Singh) is music channel etc's Pop Ki Aandhi for the second half of this month.
Harbhajan's latest album is called Haaye Meri Billo. He will appear on the channel on Thursday 20 December at 7:30 pm and Wednesday 26 December at 8 pm.
Pop Ki Aandhi is a slot that the channel reserves for musicians who are making waves with their music. Each month, two artistes are showcased in each fortnights.
Born in Punjab, Harbhajan Mann spent his formative years in Vancouver, Canada. So it is not surprising to learn that ice hockey and not cricket is his favourite sport. He has returned to India after 15 years and has wasted no time establishing himself as a major force to be reckoned with in the bhangra-pop music scene.
Some of his songs that are popular include Oye hoye, Cham Cham and Husnu Jawani malomal. He has also worked on the playback for the Hindi movie Papa The Great. He admires Amitabh Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai and lets on that he will start acting sometime next year.
He has this to say about which kind of music he prefers working on, "It all depends on the pasteurization of a song. As long as the video of a non-film song is good, I don't find anything wrong with it. Sometimes, I get offers to do playback, but then what's the point singing a good song for others. I prefer doing it for myself".
Pakistani singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was his role model. Considering the exuberance he exudes on stage, it is suprising to learn that he feels shy in front of the camera. However, he says that a live crowd charges him up. He describes himself as a "humble, down-to-earth good human being."
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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.
