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Star agrees to change StarOne logo
NEW DELHI / MUMBAI: The Delhi High Court has observed that Star India should change the logo of its new channel (launching 1 November) from “One” to “Star One”.
Star India has agreed to make the change from the present one (with a Star visual inside the alphabet ‘o’) to StarOne as suggested by the Delhi High Court. The HC, however, did not pass any injunction against the Rupert Murdoch company as regards the channel’s launch.
Sahara India Mass Communications had petitioned the High Court seeking to restrain Star from using the ‘One’ brand name as it had been registered and is used by Sahara for all its media and entertainment properties, including the Hindi entertainment channel.
The Delhi HC today said though Star can go ahead with its planned launch of the new channel from 1 November, in the initial period it would have to write the word ‘Star’ prominently before ‘One’ in the logo as also flash it thrice every hour to highlight the brand name as Star One.
Asked for comments on today’s developments, a Star spokesperson declined to say anything, indicating the case was still sub-judice.
Though Star India counsel Arun Jaitley sought three months time to complete the process of a change in the logo, in deference to the court’s suggestion, the final word on the transition period would be said on 1 November when another round of hearing is scheduled.
On 25 October, Sahara had moved the court seeking legal protection against Star using ‘One’ brand name for a new Hindi entertainment channel targeted at an upmarket audience.
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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.
