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India Today Group shines at WAN IFRA Asian Media Awards 2023
Mumbai: The India Today Group has once again earned international accolades, by winning big at the prestigious WAN IFRA’s 22 Asian Media Awards 2023. The awards promote the highest publishing standards in newspaper and magazine design, infographics, editorial content, marketing, community service, revenue diversification and photojournalism.
Group creative editor Nilanjan Das clinched top honours for the category “Best in Magazine Infographics.” The infographic titled “Buckle Up,” was awarded the Overall Gold, while “The New Power Corridor” secured the Overall Silver award.
Further, Group Photo Editor, Bandeep Singh’s outstanding contributions to the world of photography were also acknowledged as he was awarded the Gold Award in Feature Photography and the Silver Award in Graphics Feature Photography.
The WAN IFRA’s 22 Asian Media Awards (AMA) serves as a testament to the India Today Group’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of journalism and excellence in the realms of magazine design, infographics, editorial content, and photography. This esteemed competition has brought together hundreds of newspapers and magazines across the Asia Pacific, South Asia, and the Middle East over the past two decades, solidifying its status as the most prestigious recognition of excellence within the news publishing industry in the region.
The India Today Group is incredibly honoured by these awards, which reflect the dedication and passion of its talented team. These achievements serve as an inspiration and motivation to uphold unwavering commitment of delivering high-quality content and creative standards in the industry.
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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.
