News Broadcasting
Prasar Bharati calls for proposals from producers for DD1
MUMBAI: The Prasar Bharati has called for proposals from television producers for national broadcaster Doordarshan under the sponsored category for prime time, non-prime time and sub-national afternoon slots.
Proposals, along with pilot tape superscribed as “Proposal for National Network Slots Under Sponsored category: (Code SP/NNS/PH-IV)”, should reach the controller of programmes (sponsored), directorate general: Doordarshan, Prasar Bharati, Doordarshan Bhavan, Copernicus Marg, New Delhi 110 001 latest by 16 September 2002, 3 pm.
The proposal for each slot and each category should be submitted separately with separate bank draft of Rs 25,000 for each proposal in favour of PBBCI – DG: Doordarshan, New Delhi.
Proposals can also be submitted by hand at the Facilitation Counter at Doordarshan Bhavan, New Delhi, from 10 am to 5 pm (except: 1pm to 2 pm on any working day).
Details regarding the requirements and genres of programmes and sponsorship guidelines are available on the DD website: www.ddindia.net.
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.
