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K Sera Sera net profit Rs 3 mn in Q3
MUMBAI: Film and television software production company K Sera Sera Productions has posted a net profit of Rs 3.01 million for the quarter ended 31 December 2004, as against Rs 0.67 million a year ago. Income from operations has jumped to Rs 189.8 million, from Rs 2.52 million in Q3-03.
For the nine month period ended 31 December 2004, the company’s net profit stood at Rs 24.82 million against Rs 7.5 million in Q3-03. Total income was at Rs 333.6 million against Rs 106.5 million in Q3-03.
During the quarter under review, the company formed a 100 per cent subsidiary Twenty Twenty Television Limited for television content production.
The company has strategic partnership with Ram Gopal Varma Productions and has four films under production — James, Sarkar, Darna Jaroori Hai and My Wife’s. The company also has two serials on air on Sahara One – Aao Bahen Chugli Karen and Kuchh Love Kuchh Masti. Another of its serials, Kashish, is slated to be aired on Zee TV in March, according to an official release.
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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.
