News Broadcasting
Star Vijay celebrates New Year with special shows
MUMBAI: Star’s Tamil channel Vijay TV is all set with an absolute entertainment package this New Year. The programs range from devotional, literary, music, dance, cinema, blockbusters and more.
At 8:30 pm Vijay TV will telecast a special episode of the film-based talk show Cinema Karam coffee At 9 pm, the channel will air a sequel to Jet Set Go, a show which featured Tamil super star Vikram in a never before seen facet. Jet Set Go part II features the making and all the experiences shared on this adventurous bike ride with Vikram and his friends.
At 10 pm Apadi Podu, a musical programme will feature the chartbusters of the year 2004. Performed by the top playback singers like Srinivas, Unnikrishnan, Sujatha and Kartik along with well-known choreographers like Dinesh and Noel. The channel will air a trip down memory lane at 11 pm, Reel 2004.
At 8 pm on the channel’s breakfast show Hello Thamizha, Kollywood top star Sarathkumar will turn up as a special guest. At 9 pm, the channel will air Leoniyin Pattimandram, a humor debate with Dindigul Leoni on the topic Manavargalukku Tharpothu Thevai Thannambikkaiya? Vazhikaatuthala? Leoni is known for his popular comic interjections and humorous anecdotes. An interview with Tamil director S.J Surya will air at 10 pm in the show Suryavin BF. At 11 pm, the channel will air Madan’s Movie Round up 2004. At 12 pm, Vijay will telecast the popular comedy show Lollu Sabha.
At 1 pm, the channel will air a curtain raiser of the yet-to-be-released movie Mazhai. The channel will present mega star Rajani Kant in the spcial show Anbudan Rajinikku at 1:30 pm. The channel will air dubbed version of the Hollywood hit First Blood at 2 pm.
At 5 pm is a musican night featuring top playback singers like UnnimenonUngal Viruppam, Sujatha, Chinmayi and Karthik. At 8 pm is another movie curtain raiser, this time the Sarathkumar starrer Oru Paravi.
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.
