News Broadcasting
Zee Café to debut `The Orange Country’ on 30 December
MUMBAI: English general entertainment channel Zee Café will kick off the teen drama The Orange County (OC) on 30 December 2005 at 9:30 pm.
Zee Café business head Neil Chakravarti said, The content in OC is something that teenagers across the globe can relate to. The trials and tribulations and the ups and downs in their lives is like a page out of the book from any teenagers life across the globe and we strongly feel the show has appeal to teens even in India.”
We are looking forward to replicate the success story of the OC in India. It has become a powerful style force, influencing trends in music, fashion and youth culture abroad.
The OC is a drama series set in a rich American suburb. It is the story of the lives of the people who live in The Orange County. In America, when it was first aired it was an instant hit among the youth especially the teenagers to extent that millions of fan clubs, online communities, and discussion forums sprang up overnight.
Zee Cafe says that The OC brigade enjoys a cult following so much as to their real lives also being the hot favourite topic of discussion. Currently the third season of OC is on air internationally and the fans are just multiplying exponentially with each new season and each new episode.
The OC is an idyllic paradise, a wealthy harbor-front community where everything and everyone appears to be perfect. But beneath the surface is a world of shifting loyalties and identities; of kids living secret lives hidden from their parents and of parents living secret lives hidden from their children. Its also the story of Ryan. The story of a troubled teen from the wrong side of the tracks who is thrust into a world of which he could never be a part.
The show stars Peter Gallagher, Kelly Rowan, Ben McKenzie, Mischa Barton, Adam Brody, Chris Carmack, Melinda Clarke, Rachel Bilson and Alan Dale.
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.
