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MTV begins countdown to 2003
MUMBAI: MTV India will bid farewell to 2002 with a rundown of the year’s greatest musical hits from all genres of music on MTV Top 100 Videos .
The show hosted by popular RJs Aditya, Anusha, Sophia, Ramona, Vivan, Shenaz and Nikhil will treat music lovers to music ranging from Enrique’s Escape, to Shakira’s Whenever, Elvis v/s JXL A Little Less Conversation, Shaan’s Nikamma, Euphoria’s Aana Tu Meri Galli, Adnan’s Tera Chehra to Instant Karma’s Aaja Piya and the latest Kaliyon Ka Chaman, to name a few .
Sponsored by Hero Honda the show has been shot around exotic locales of Sri Lanka, states a press release.
The channel has also announced a contest, which requires music enthusiasts to log on to www.mtvindia.com and rank three tracks, which according to them ruled the charts this year. The winner whose guess turns out to be right, will win fabulous prizes, adds the release.
The show airs till 27 December and then from 30 December to 3 January 2003 at 11:00 am. The repeats will air in a two five-hour special format on 4 January 2003 at 1:00 pm and 5 January at 9:00 am, respectively.
Also, as an year end extravaganza, MTV Style Check’s spicy special which profiles the best dressed actors and actresses in Bollywood will unveil the biggest fashion faux pas on 25 December 2002. The vignette airs three times daily.
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News18 hosts Tamil Nadu town hall ahead of 2026 polls
MK Stalin headlines ‘Next Big Leap’ event from 10am on 23 February in Chennai with leaders and icons.
MUMBAI: Tamil Nadu’s political pot is simmering and News18’s town hall is stirring it up just in time for the 2026 assembly elections boilover. Set for 23 February from 10am onwards in Chennai, the News18 Network Town Hall gathers heavyweights under the banner ‘The Next Big Leap for Tamil Nadu’ to dissect the state’s political pulse, economic edge, and cultural clout. With the 234-seat assembly contest looming as a fiercely competitive showdown, the event spotlights how Tamil Nadu’s identity-driven politics and engaged voters continue to ripple across national debates.
Chief minister MK Stalin leads the charge with a keynote on the theme, sketching his government’s blueprint for governance, development, and staying power pre-polls. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin chimes in on ‘Voices, Vision & Way Forward’, unpacking generational shifts and fresh narratives. From the opposition corner, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami tackles ‘Baton Change at the Ballot?’, floating alternatives to the status quo.
Economic vibes get a nudge from industries minister TRB Rajaa on ‘Investment Story Intact?’, probing the state’s draw for big bucks. BJP’s K Annamalai dives into ‘People, Trust & Political Ideology’, positioning his party in the Dravidian-dominated turf. IT Minister Palanivel ThiagaRajan explores ‘Code, Capacity & Citizenship’, on tech’s role in citizen-focused services. TVK’s KG Arunraj questions if ‘Winds of Change are Possible’ in this pattern-prone state.
A panel on innovation features IIT Madras director Prof V Kamakoti, M&M’s Velusamy R, and Electronic Industries Association’s Dr Sasikumar Gendham, musing how AI and knowledge hubs are remaking opportunities. AICC’s Praveen Chakravarty weighs ‘Power Sharing vs Principles’, while former Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan joins the fray. Culture gets its due with composer Anirudh Ravichander on ‘Tamil Music for the World’.
CNN-News18, editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar noted, “The News18 Network Tamil Nadu Town Hall… reflects our core editorial focus, to capture the political mood of the state and spotlight the ideas that will shape the next phase of governance and growth.”
Network18, CEO of English & business news Smriti Mehra added, “As Tamil Nadu moves closer to a defining electoral moment… we see it as our responsibility to drive informed and meaningful conversations.”
Network18 managing editor for South, Vivek Narayan said, “The News18 Network Townhall in Tamil Nadu is designed as a platform where policy, politics and public interest intersect.”
Backed by associate partners Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles and Reliance Industries, the live event streams on CNN-News18, News18 Tamil, CTV, and Youtube from 10am on 23 February perfect for catching the sparks, even if you’re not knee-deep in Dravidian drama.
