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‘Kumars at No. 42’ in BBC’s 2003 TV moments nominees list
MUMBAI: The sitcom The Kumars at Number 42 is one of the shows that has been nominated for BBC One’s annual show that looks at the best moments in British television. In India The Kumars at Number 42 airs on Star World.
The show puts a nice twist to the chat show genre. In it Sanjeev Bhaskar plays talk show host Sanjeev Kumar. He hosts his show in his family’s backyard and has aspirations of being the next David Frost. In the nominated moment the guest is Channel 4 anchor Johnny Vaughn. He describes the time when Harvey his bulldog drove his car. It has been nominated in the Best Entertainment Moment section.
2003 TV Moments will bring together a host of celebrities in a celebration of the dramatic, poignant, tense and funniest moments from a year of telly. In the Best Reality Moment category ITV’s Pop Idol gets a mention. In the side spltting segment a young man who is just finishing his PHD sings Great Balls of Fire. Unfortunately he doesn’t seem to be clever enough to realise he has no chance of going through.
Competing for the Best Sporting Moment are BBC’s Boat Race, London Marathon and ITV’s coverage of the final of The Rugby World Cup.
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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.
