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IndianOil to fuel Tata Open Maharashtra
MUMBAI: Organisers of Tata Open Maharashtra today announced Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. coming on board as a valued partner for the 2nd edition of Tata Open Maharashtra to be played at the Mhalunge Balewadi Stadium, Pune.
SERVO Lubricants from IndianOil, India’s flagship Maharatna national oil company will become ‘Powered By’ sponsor for the only ATP World Tour event that will see five top-50 players in the world among a slew of other international stars. The state-owned energy giant is the top Fortune 500 company of India with interests in oil, gas, petrochemicals and alternative energy sources.
“It is a matter of great pride for us having SERVO Lubricants as ‘Powered By’ sponsor for Tata Open Maharashtra. They have been very actively supporting India’s sporting movement by supporting athletes from multiple sports including Rohan Bopanna, Divij Sharan, R Ramkumar in Tennis. We thank them for sharing our vision and believing in our endeavour to make this event world-class,” said Prashant Sutar, Tournament Director, Tata Open Maharashtra.
“We are delighted to partner with Tata Open Maharashtra in the upcoming edition. As a responsible Corporate, IndianOil believes in encouraging sporting culture that is an important tool for development of future leaders and nation building. We are excited to see how this event is shaping up as such tournaments give a chance to our players to rub shoulders with top international players, helping our players in honing their skills,” said Subodh Dakwale, Executive Director (Corporate Communications & Branding), Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
The tournament will see five players from top-50 including defending champion and World No. 30 Gilles Simon from France alongside World No. 6 Kevin Anderson from South Africa, World No. 7 Marin Cilic from Croatia, World No. 25 Hyeon Chung from Korea and World No. 45 Malek Jaziri from Tunisia.
Players from over 15 countries including Moldova, Serbia, South Africa, Spain, Korea, Croatia, Belarus, Russia, Latvia, Poland, Uzbekistan, Belgium, Tunisia, USA, France, Czech Republic will descend in Pune for the 2019 season opener.
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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.
