News Broadcasting
TV Today appoints Rahul Shaw, Vikram Das and Devleena Majumder
MUMBAI: As a part of the growth agenda set by the new leadership, TV Today Network has announced three key appointments to raise the bar and to chart the new growth strategy. The new inductions have happened across ad sales, international distribution and HR divisions.
While Vikram Das has joined as general manager – International Distribution, Rahul Kumar Shaw is VP – ad sales (Headlines Today) and Devleena Majumder joins in the capacity of general manager – HR.
TV Today Network CEO Joy Chakraborthy expects the new team to script a rapid growth and to take the company to newer heights. He said, “We are thrilled to add Rahul, Vikram and Devleena to an existing very strong team at the TV Today Network. With their strong skill sets in the three core functions, the network will be strategically placed to consolidate and grow the leadership position. The industry is competitive and only solid planning and speed of execution will win.”
Shaw comes with rich experience in ad sales. He has earlier worked with Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (Zeel), INX News, NDTV Imagine, Star India, Set India, Turner International and Bennett Coleman & Co Ltd (BCCL). In his new role Shaw will be responsible for Headlines Today sales and will be reporting into TV Today senior VP and business head – Headlines Today Rajnish Rikhy.
Majumder joins from Viacom 18. Prior to that, she has worked with Zoom Entertainment Network, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, IBM Daksh, Wipro Spectramind and Transworld Group of Companies. She will be responsible for the human resource function at the news network.
Meanwhile Das joins in from Neo Sports Broadcast. Prior to Neo, he has workedwith Star (Middle East) and ABN Amro Bank, Dubai.
Both Majumder and Das will report in to Chakraborthy.
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.
