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News18 India unveils Amrit Ratna, illustrious jury to decide winners
Mumbai: News18 India, India’s No. 1 Hindi News Channel, has announced the second edition of its prestigious ‘Amrit Ratna’. Scheduled for the 10th of October, 2023, this year’s edition will be a tribute to individuals who have raised India’s standing globally through their passion, exceptional talent and path-breaking achievements.
The recipients of the Amrit Ratna 2023 will be selected by distinguished jury comprising of:
• Justice Ranjan Gogoi – Former Chief Justice of India and Rajya Sabha Member.
• General Ved Prakash Malik – Former Chief of Army Staff and decorated military leader.
• Sonal Mansingh – Renowned classical dancer and Rajya Sabha Member, honoured with Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan.
• P.T. Usha – Former athlete and Rajya Sabha Member, celebrated for her outstanding achievements in sports.
• Dr. Ashok Seth – Eminent cardiologist and recipient of numerous prestigious awards.
These accomplished individuals will carefully evaluate the nominees for the Amrit Ratna, ensuring that the recipients truly represent what the honour stands for – outstanding contributions that have left a lasting impact and contributed to building the India story.
The recipients of the Amrit Ratna last year included notable individuals such as N.R. Narayana Murthy, Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia, Adar Poonawalla, Rajinikanth and P.T. Usha, among others. These individuals truly exemplified the spirit of the honour and served as an inspiration to the entire nation.
The CEO of Hindi News, News18 Network, Karan Abhishek Singh commenting on the initiative said, “As India’s No. 1 Hindi News channel, we feel proud to celebrate individuals who through their achievements have contributed immensely to enhancing India’s standing and stature globally. We believe that initiatives such as these by a leading news channel such as ours go a long way in building the India story.”
Kishore Ajwani, the Managing Editor of News18 India said, “As a team we are particularly passionate about Amrit Ratna. We strongly believe that promoting the achievements of India and Indians is a part of our remit as India’s No. 1 Hindi News channel. We are very excited about our stellar line-up in 2023 and are confident that it will serve as a tremendous inspiration for our viewers.”
Stay tuned for more updates on the Amrit Ratna 2023 as we prepare to celebrate remarkable Indians who have made the country proud.
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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.
