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Sahara Pariwar pays tribute to Nafisa
MUMBAI: Sahara India Pariwar paid tribute to former Miss India and TV personality Nafisa Joseph on 5 September. Her family (father and sister), her closest friends and also people from the film and fashion fraternity were present to pay their last respects at the ITC Grand Maratha.
The service began with a short film on Nafisa’s life with ex Miss World and one of Nafisa’s closest friends, Diana Hayden, recounting fond memories. Sameer Malhotra read a short poem, Sameer Soni, Cyrus Broacha, Pradeep Guha and photographer Vikram Bawa also shared their memories while MTV VJs Ramona and Sophia sang in Nafisa’s memory.
Among others who came to pay tribute were Kim Sharma, Preeti Jhangiani, Nethra Raghuraman, Suchitra Pillai and Tapur. Nafisa Joseph who passed away on 29 July had apparently committed suicide over personal problems.
Sahara India Pariwar and Nafisa had jointly worked on several of their events over the years. The most recent one being where Nafisa hosted the Laureus World Sports Academy Gala night in Amby Valley, as stated in an official release.
Percept D’Mark (PDM) had previously done many shows with Nafisa and were actually planning on having her host the recent Anti Piracy Show. They, therefore, thought that a tribute celebrating the life of late Nafisa would be befitting.
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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.
