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India TV appoints Gulab Makhija as CFO
MUMBAI: India TV has poached three senior executives from TV Today Network and made a few other key appointments.
The Rajat Sharma-promoted company has appointed Gulab Makhija as its chief financial officer. He will be responsible for financial management and control systems in the company’s growth plan.
Prior to joining India TV, Makhija was CFO at TV Today Network where he was instrumental in cost optimisation across the network.
Meanwhile, as a part of its growth strategy, India TV has also announced other key appointments.
Rohit Lal has been appointed as VP Programming. Lal comes with experience of programming at Zee, IBN and Star networks.
Prashant Sharda, who was with Nokia, has joined as VP Digital Media to look after mobile, 3G, and streaming and India TV’s website, while working towards digital convergence for the company.
Shubhra Manasi comes from TV Today and will look after Strategic Planning and Research functions for the company as DGM.
Pradeep Khatri has joined as chief manager- marketing. He also comes from TV Today and will be responsible for marketing communication, sales support & sponsorship marketing functions.
India TV MD and CEO Ritu Dhawan said, “We are happy to induct new team leaders and expect that their proven track records will add strength to the existing strong team. We together look forward to further consolidate our leadership position in the Hindi news genre and set new benchmarks in the domain.”
Makhija added, “I look forward to a great opportunity and exciting times with India TV, a company that is all set to take the leap to the next level of success.”
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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.
