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ACER REACHES OUT TO YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS THROUGH THE PITCH SHOW
India is a young country brimming with innovative ideas, with 65 percent of its present population under 35 years of age. Aiming to connect with young minds across the country and helping them realize their true potential, Acer India has partnered with Bloomberg TV India in the show ‘The Pitch’. A one-of-its-kind show, The Pitch invites India’s best entrepreneurs to a contest of skills and business plans.
“India is set to become the youngest country in the world by 2020. Given the increasing significance and visible impact of entrepreneurship, these young entrepreneurs need to be nurtured well. We have always reached to the country’s youth, enabling them with cutting-edge technology. With our association with the Pitch show, we aim to take our youth-connect to another level and encourage young talent in India”, said Mr. S. Rajendran, Chief Marketing Officer, Acer India.
The Friday, 18th October episode of The Pitch show will feature contenders creating innovative television commercials for the top-of-the-line Acer S7 Ultrabook. Every week viewers stand a chance to win an Acer Iconia B1 tablet by answering two simple contest questions. The grand finale of the contest will witness one lucky viewer taking home an Aspire S3 Ultrabook by successfully guessing the final winner of the show.
Ms. Amrit Rai, Business Head – Bloomberg TV India said “As a premier business news channel of India, we believe that we need to deliver more than just stock and trade news. Through ‘The Pitch’ Bloomberg TV India continues to strengthen its commitment to make a difference to viewers’ lives. We have always encouraged the spirit of entrepreneurship in the country. There is no dearth of ideas but the buck always stops at the funds and through this show the winner not only gets the funds but also a direction for his/her idea .With the aim of promoting spirit of entrepreneurship, we are glad to have a global powerhouse like Acer associate with us for this Endeavour.”
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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.
