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Get ready for a primetime filled with laughter this August only on Comedy Central
National, July 29, 2013: This August, gear up to laugh it off with three exciting shows on India’s only 24×7 laughter destination – Comedy Central. The channel offers the best & freshest comedy from all over India, month after month and this month it’s ready to introduce three of the most hilarious shows as part of its primetime line-up. Receiving worldwide acclamation and making their way into your home to take you on a laughter riot, ‘Hot in Cleveland’ premiers 5th August at 10pm with ‘Outsourced’ & ‘Mindy Project’ premiering on 12th August at 10.30pm and 11pm, every Monday to Wednesday on Comedy Central India!
ABOUT THE SHOWS:
Hot In Cleveland:
Hot in Cleveland is a series based on three 40-something best friends who are flying from Los Angeles to Paris when their plane makes an emergency landing in Cleveland. They realize that all the norms from Los Angeles doesn’t apply anymore, they decide to celebrate a city that values real women.
The show has won many awards from Best Television Episodic Comedy in EMA Awards in 2011 to Favorite Cable TV Comedy in The People’s Choice Awards in 2012 and Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor (Betty White) at Screen Actor Guild Awards for three consecutive years.
Celebrate the spirit of being a woman from August 5, 2013, Monday – Wednesday at 10.00pm only on Comedy Central.
Outsourced:
Outsourced is an American sitcom that is set in an Indian workplace. The show focuses on Todd Dempsey, an American novelty products salesman who heads to India to train a group of customer service representatives, after his entire department is outsourced. The frolic begins when his employees working for the Mid America Novelties call center clash with other call center managers in the same building. Cultural differences and love-hate relationship between the employees and manager brings the comic quotient to the show.
The show was nominated in 2011 at People’s Choice Awards, NAMIC Vision Awards and Art Directors Guild under various categories.
Outsourced will premiere on August 12, 2013, Monday-Wednesday at 10.30pm only on Comedy Central
Mindy Project:
The sitcom reflects the life of a young gynaecologist, Mindy Lahiri. Her struggle to balance her personal and professional life is portrayed with a comic twist. She is surrounded by quirky co-workers who consistently add to the fun factor to her already adventurous life.
Nominated this year at prestigious awards like Writer’s Guild of America, Television Critics Association Award, Teen Choice Award and the most prominent- The People’s Choice Award in the category of Favorite New TV Comedy, the show has blown the minds of the audience throughout the globe with its witty one liners. The show also won the Gracie Allen Award for Outstanding Producer.
Witness the joyride, starting August 12, 2013, Monday – Wednesday at 11.00pm only on Comedy Central.
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News18 hosts Tamil Nadu town hall ahead of 2026 polls
MK Stalin headlines ‘Next Big Leap’ event from 10am on 23 February in Chennai with leaders and icons.
MUMBAI: Tamil Nadu’s political pot is simmering and News18’s town hall is stirring it up just in time for the 2026 assembly elections boilover. Set for 23 February from 10am onwards in Chennai, the News18 Network Town Hall gathers heavyweights under the banner ‘The Next Big Leap for Tamil Nadu’ to dissect the state’s political pulse, economic edge, and cultural clout. With the 234-seat assembly contest looming as a fiercely competitive showdown, the event spotlights how Tamil Nadu’s identity-driven politics and engaged voters continue to ripple across national debates.
Chief minister MK Stalin leads the charge with a keynote on the theme, sketching his government’s blueprint for governance, development, and staying power pre-polls. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin chimes in on ‘Voices, Vision & Way Forward’, unpacking generational shifts and fresh narratives. From the opposition corner, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami tackles ‘Baton Change at the Ballot?’, floating alternatives to the status quo.
Economic vibes get a nudge from industries minister TRB Rajaa on ‘Investment Story Intact?’, probing the state’s draw for big bucks. BJP’s K Annamalai dives into ‘People, Trust & Political Ideology’, positioning his party in the Dravidian-dominated turf. IT Minister Palanivel ThiagaRajan explores ‘Code, Capacity & Citizenship’, on tech’s role in citizen-focused services. TVK’s KG Arunraj questions if ‘Winds of Change are Possible’ in this pattern-prone state.
A panel on innovation features IIT Madras director Prof V Kamakoti, M&M’s Velusamy R, and Electronic Industries Association’s Dr Sasikumar Gendham, musing how AI and knowledge hubs are remaking opportunities. AICC’s Praveen Chakravarty weighs ‘Power Sharing vs Principles’, while former Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan joins the fray. Culture gets its due with composer Anirudh Ravichander on ‘Tamil Music for the World’.
CNN-News18, editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar noted, “The News18 Network Tamil Nadu Town Hall… reflects our core editorial focus, to capture the political mood of the state and spotlight the ideas that will shape the next phase of governance and growth.”
Network18, CEO of English & business news Smriti Mehra added, “As Tamil Nadu moves closer to a defining electoral moment… we see it as our responsibility to drive informed and meaningful conversations.”
Network18 managing editor for South, Vivek Narayan said, “The News18 Network Townhall in Tamil Nadu is designed as a platform where policy, politics and public interest intersect.”
Backed by associate partners Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles and Reliance Industries, the live event streams on CNN-News18, News18 Tamil, CTV, and Youtube from 10am on 23 February perfect for catching the sparks, even if you’re not knee-deep in Dravidian drama.
