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The Kitchen scouts for Indian distribution companies
MUMBAI: The language services division of the Emmy Award Winning TM Systems, The Kitchen, is on the lookout for Indian distribution companies.
The Kitchen is the developer of the industry’s only “end to end” language translation, dubbing and subtitling technology.
“We are now working with a great many Hispanic producers of telenovelas, the multi episodic, larger than life, family oriented, dramatic, daily television shows that are now in demand in nearly every country in the world. It is very clear that there are many similiarities between the East Indian and Hispanic viewing audiences and their mutual need for more long form television programming of this kind. We have spoken to many of our current Hispanic content telenovela production clients and the wish to “sell” to the Indian marketplace is great. We’ve spoken to a number of Indian networks and the desire to obtain the Hispanic telenovela programming is immense,” said The Kitchen president and CEO Ken Lorber.
“Thus, through our international language services, we are able to easily make the introductions, enhance the package, and provide all translation and dubbing for the projects,” he added.
At the upcoming LA Screenings to be held between 18 to 26 May in Los Angeles, The Kitchen expects to close a number of deals between the Hispanic and Indian production firms.
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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.
