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[V]’s ‘Launch Pad’ to unearth best band
MUMBAI: Channel [v] will introduce [v] Launch Pad as part of the Mumbai Festival celebration. The talent hunt show will provide a platform to unearth the most talented band from across the country.
In a series of challenges designed to give one band the chance to grab a coveted spot, the band will be subsequently launched.
The commencement of the hunt for the country’s hottest band will culminate with five of the most talented bands, an official release says.
The panel of judges will be responsible for judging these talented bands would be music director duo- Vishal and Shekhar along with Channel [v] head of music programming and MARs (Music and Artist Relation) Luke Kenny.
The contestants can register online by logging onto www.vindia.com. The entrants also have an opportunity of walk in-registration into selective Café Coffee Day outlets, on 15 December, the last date for registration.
Launch Pad being a seasonal property will give a rundown of the show in three episode series on Channel [v].
The five selected bands will get an opportunity to perform the opening act of an international artist’s show. The finale concert will be exclusively hosted by Channel [v] on 15 January., informs the release.
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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.
