News Broadcasting
History Channel debuts in New Zealand 1 December
HAMILTON: The History Channel which is dedicated to bringing events from the past back to life in an innovative manner is rapidly spreading its wings. In India it launches on 30 November on the Star bouquet. The next day it bows in New Zealand on the Sky Digital platform.
As reported earlier by Indiantelevision.com as a part of the global A&E network, The History Channel has access to a vast library of the world’s best historical programming. Therefore it can offer critically acclaimed and award-winning documentaries from every corner of the globe. These include the Emmy-Award-winning Biography series, Modern Marvels, History’s Mysteries.
Sky Television’s entertainment director Travis Dunbar was quoted in an official release saying, “The History Channel is a wonderful addition to SKY’s Digital platform. A service of this quality and depth is sure to attract viewers while further broadening SKY’s programming line-up.”
The History Channel has been programmed for a New Zealand audience and will be delivered from the Foxtel network in Australia. Sky Television now has more than 540,000 subscribers and is in around 40 per cent of New Zealand homes.
News Broadcasting
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.
