News Broadcasting
Manav plays Santa for Shewta in ‘Saas Bahu aur Saazish’ special
MUMBAI: Television actors Manav Gohil and Shewta Khwatra are all set to tie the knot on Christmas day and Star News’ Saas Bahu Aur Saazish – Kyunki Har Serial Kuch Kehta Hai caught Gohil playing Santa Claus to his gorgeous wife-to-be. The episode will be aired on 25 and 26 December at 2.30 pm.
Saas Bahu aur Saazish has gained immense popularity with viewers, propelling it to the number one position in the 2.30 p.m. time-slot, according to recent Tam ratings. This unique show targeted at housewives captures all the excitement and news of popular serials across channels and the tele-world.
Commenting on the popularity of Saas Bahu aur Saazish, Star News brand director Keertan Adyanthaya said, “The show’s soaring popularity is testimony to our effort at introducing innovation in programming. And this has helped us expand our viewership base by brining in traditionally non-news viewing audiences into our fold.”
The show’s repeat telecast can be caught at 11.30 am from Tuesday to Saturday.
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.
