News Broadcasting
Nick online launches Dot Kids domain web sites
MUMBAI: The online division of kids brand Nickelodeon has launched two new web sites as part of the Dot Kids Act. The act was established a couple of years ago to ensure safe spaces on the net for children under 13.
nick.kids.us for kids and nickjr.kids.us for parents and preschoolers have been created by the network as extensions of nick.com and nickjr.com. Elaborating further on the strategy Nickelodeon Online senior VP and GM Mike Skagerlind is quoted in a media release as saying, “At Nickelodeon we’re committed to putting kids first, and we want to be everywhere kids are, especially on the Internet.
“We are delighted to be able to extend Nickelodeon’s engaging Internet entertainment philosophy to the new dot kids domain in a way that continues to observe and respect kids’ safety and privacy,” he said.
One of the features that nick.kids.us offers is the SpongeBob’s Jellyfish Shuffleboard. Fans of the hit show SpongeBob SquarePants can play undersea shuffleboard with SpongeBob SquarePants and surfer-squirrel Sandy Cheeks.
Then there is The Fairly OddParents Big Superhero Wish Game. Fans of the special episode of The Fairly OddParents’ Big Superhero Wish can zap super-villains and rid Timmy Turner’s town of evil.
On the other site nickjr.kids.us there is Dora’s Super Silly Costume Maker: preschoolers can help Latina heroine Dora and her cousin Diego dress up for a super silly fiesta. They can also have fun with Blue’s Matching Game. The aim is to help To help Blue from the show Blue’s Clues find all the matching cards.
On 4 December 2002, US President George W Bush had signed into law the Dot Kids Implementation and Efficiency Act. This had created a kids.us domain to serve as a “safe haven” for children using the Internet.
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.
