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Discovery kids presents famous tales of adventure in 1001 nights
NEW DELHI: In its mission to offer distinct and enriching content for children, Discovery Kids presents 1001 NIGHTS – an animated series that brings the most famous and charming tales of 1001 Arabian Nights to the screen. Bringing imagination to life is the famed storyteller Shahrzad, who narrates tales of genies, magic and fantasy.
Filled with exciting stories and unforgettable characters, 1001 NIGHTS will air every day at 5 pm, starting September 15. The episodes will repeat everyday at 8 pm on Discovery Kids.
Rahul Johri, Senior Vice President and General Manager – South Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, said, “Discovery Kids offers a perfect blend of entertainment and learning with its compelling content. 1001 NIGHTS is among the most famed collection of folk tales which will interest and entertain kids.”
While kids have heard of Sinbad, Aladdin, and Ali Baba, there are still 998 more stories to explore! 1001 NIGHTS brings out the best of these captivating tales through laughter, excitement and non-stop fast paced action that keep viewers coming back for more.
The series traces stories back to the 9th century from across Asia covering India, Persia, China and Baghdad. The magical series offers children an enjoyable way to satisfy their natural curiosity as each story unveils messages on harmonious living, generosity and patience.
Episodes include The Tale of the Mountain and the Valley, The Broken Jewel, The Genie, The Fish, The Wolf and the Witch, Abu Kassim’s Smelly Shoes and The Riddle of the Ruined Tomb.
Discovery Kids has established a strong foothold which is evident from its availability across India on both analogue and DTH platforms including Tata Sky, Dish TV, Reliance DTH, Airtel Digital and Videocon D2H.
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CNN-News18 to host Kolkata Town Hall on Hooghly River
‘Bhalobasa Bengal Inspiring Bharat’ event on April 20 brings cultural icons, trailblazing women and leaders aboard a cruise to celebrate Bengal’s enduring influence.
MUMBAI: Bengal is about to make fresh waves on the Hooghly and this time the current is pure conversation. CNN-News18 is taking its iconic Town Hall format to the waters of the iconic Hooghly River on 20 April 2026 with a special edition titled ‘Bhalobasa Bengal – Inspiring Bharat’. The floating event will celebrate the state’s rich cultural legacy and how its ideas, creativity and spirit continue to shape the rest of the country.
The unique riverside setting draws on Bengal’s history as a cradle of reform, art and intellectual thought. The speaker line-up mirrors that diversity: cultural heavyweights Mithun Chakraborty and Sreenanda Shankar will share the stage with trailblazing “Devis” such as Tanya Sanyal (India’s first woman firefighter in aviation), Ipsita Chakraborty (Kolkata’s first woman bartender) and Reshma Nilofer Visalakshi (Nari Shakti awardee and marine pilot). Music will flow through the celebrated pianist-vocalist duo Sourendro and Soumyojit, while public life and governance will be represented by Smriti Irani, Leander Paes, Saira Shah Halim, Keya Ghosh, Rekha Patra, Roopa Ganguly and Babul Supriyo.
CNN-News18, editorial affairs director, Rahul Shivshankar, said the event honours voices that carry Bengal’s legacy forward. Smriti Mehra, CEO – English & Business News, Network18, added that Bengal’s stories resonate far beyond its borders, especially as the state heads into polls.
From the first woman to battle flames in the skies to legendary actors who shaped Indian cinema, the gathering promises a rich mix of inspiration, courage and candid dialogue. In a city where culture has always flowed as freely as the river itself, CNN-News18 is turning the Hooghly into a floating forum for ideas that matter.
Tune in on 20 April on CNN-News18, CTV and YouTube to catch Bengal’s heartbeat in full flow.
