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Nimbus launches Nirvana Music division with ‘Guftagoo’
MUMBAI: Nimbus Communications Ltd, has launched its Music division Nirvana Music with the release of Guftagoo – a collection of ghazals.
Nirvana Music, a company release states, is positioned as a boutique label and will concentrate primarily on creating non-conformist and non-traditional sounds in the non film category. It will also scout for new talent.
The company has a a strategic alliance in place with Sony Music, giving Sony exclusive rights for manufacturing and distribution of Nirvana Music’s titles worldwide.
Its first collection Guftagoo has been released in three volumes containing over three hours of music. Set to the verse of poets and thinkers as diverse as Amir Khusro, Mirza Ghalib, Momin, Insha, Meer Teqi Meer and Meer Dard, the music is composed by Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and arranged by Uttam Singh.
The singers include Asha Bhosle, Hariharan, Anup Jalota, Milind Ingle, Roop Kumar & Sonali Rathod Suresh Wadkar and Penaz Masani.
Some of the outstanding ghazals from the album are available for free and legal download from the website http://www.planetm.co.in/.
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CNN-News18 rolls out Battle for the States ahead of key polls
Multi-format election coverage tracks voter mood across five battleground states
NEW DELHI: CNN-News18 has launched a special election programming initiative titled Battle for the States, as India gears up for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry.
Built around the theme ‘Road to Power’, the multi-format coverage aims to follow the entire electoral journey, from campaigning and polling to results and government formation. The network is leaning into on-ground reportage and data-backed storytelling to decode voter sentiment across regions where local issues often shape the narrative.
The programming line-up includes ‘Vote Tracker’, a three-part series developed in collaboration with survey agency Vote Vibe. The show blends survey insights with expert commentary and field reporting, using augmented reality graphics to present complex electoral data such as vote share, seat projections and leadership preferences in a more accessible format. It will air every Monday evening until April 6.
Adding a cultural lens to political reporting is ‘So Saree!’, a ground-driven segment where women anchors travel across constituencies dressed in traditional handwoven sarees from each state. The format uses attire as a storytelling device, highlighting regional identity while capturing grassroots voices.
Meanwhile, ‘Unfiltered Kaapi’ and ‘Chai-Niti’ bring a more conversational tone, drawing inspiration from everyday political discussions in tea stalls and coffee corners. These segments aim to break down key issues through candid, fast-paced exchanges between anchors and reporters, tailored to regional sensibilities.
For viewers seeking deeper insights, the weekend docuseries ‘Reporters Project’ takes a longer view, with correspondents travelling across constituencies to map voter concerns and political shifts on the ground.
“Elections are about people, their aspirations, identities and the issues that matter to them, and every state tells a different story,” said CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar. He added that the initiative focuses on understanding “the sentiment on the ground and what’s driving voter choices”.
Echoing the emphasis on credibility, Network18 CEO – English and business news Smriti Mehra said the network aims to combine on-ground reporting with data-led insights to deliver clear and timely coverage as the elections unfold.
With a mix of data, culture and grassroots reporting, CNN-News18 is positioning Battle for the States as a comprehensive window into one of India’s most closely watched electoral cycles, where every vote carries a story waiting to be told.
