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Girliyapa and UN Women aim to celebrate women with ‘India’s Next Top Role Model’
MUMBAI: For eons women have tried to break the system whilst fighting for an equal footing in all walks of life. Behind all the glitz and glamour there are a bunch of on unsung sheroes who have worked to shatter the glass ceiling across generations thus paving the way for future generations .This year, on the occasions of International Women’s Day, Girliyapa – the women centric channel from the house of The Viral Fever (TVF) has collaborated with the global champion for gender equality UN Women. As an extension of their global campaign 'Comedy for Equality', the satire titled ‘India’s Next Top Role Model' not only tackles the issue of gender equality but also puts a spotlight on these unsung women warriors who have changed the dynamic of the system.
Starring Gul Panag, Parul Gulati and Mehek Thakur, the video ‘India’s Next Top Role Model' brings forth stories of 3 Sheroes – Captain Prem Mathur (Gul Panag) who went on to be become India’s first female pilot, Priya Jhingan (Parul Gulati) – the first women to become an Indian army cadet and Rukhmanibai Raut (Mehek Thakur) who raised the age of consent for women across India.
Sarjita Jain, Brand Head – Girliyapa said “Women have worked tirelessly, to strive for a society that allows equal opportunities. And yet there are there are those who remain unsung, in spite of all they’ve done to shatter the glass ceiling and paved the way for future generations. This Women’s Day Girliyapa aims to celebrate these unsung sheroes, who can hopefully act as inspirations for millions once these stories are told. We’re honoured to partner with UN Women & Mythos for this cause to spread awareness and instill hope and confidence in Indian women to believe in themselves"
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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.
