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India’s biggest youth fest ‘India Today Mind Rocks 2019’ is back
MUMBAI: India Today Mind Rocks, the country’s biggest youth summit returns with élan, providing a unique opportunity for students and young professionals to interact with their idols–real achievers who have struggled and overcome odds, and today are acknowledged leaders in their fields. The day-long festival will take place on Saturday, September 28, 2019, at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium’s Weightlifting Auditorium.
Bollywood heartthrob Sushant Singh Rajput and divas of the entertainment industry Kangana Ranaut &Shraddha Kapoor will set the stage on fire. Indian cricket’s new poster boy, Yuzvendra Chahal, will also grace the occasion, talking about not just cricket but also chess!
Renowned choreographer Suresh Mukund, Director of Kings United India, who shot to fame with his dance troupe winning the American dance reality Show ‘World of Dance 3’ and YouTube sensation & dancer Melvin Louis will thrill the audience.
In addition, famous musical artist Ritviz, who created a buzz in the electronic music industry and on the internet with his funky electronic dance music (EDM) will talk about his musical journey and his upcoming album. Singer, composer and actor Himesh Reshammiya will also be there to charm the crowd with his famous tunes. Ananya Birla, famous musician and entrepreneur, will talk about her inspiration and stardom.
Further, young politicians like Nusrat Jahan, Tejaswi Surya and Tsering Namgyal will talk about the Indian youth playing an active role in politics and shaping the future of the country by taking part in national initiatives.
Sandeep Aggarwal, Founder of Droom and Shopclues will give tips on how to become a billionaire to eager listeners.
The leaders and achievers will be seen engaging with students and young professionals in this one-of-a -kind power-packed summit. India Today Mind Rocks 2019 will keep spirits high throughout the day as speakers and the eager audience engage in interactive discussions, music and entertainment. The young minds at the summit will take back a wealth of information and mantras for success.
Like the earlier editions, India Today Mind Rocks 2019 promises a supercharged atmosphere. Past seasons have witnessed speakers like Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Varun Dhawan, Anushka Sharma, Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Sonam Kapoor, Ekta Kapoor, Kiran Bedi, Abhinav Bindra, Kapil Dev, Yuvraj Singh, Sakshi Malik, Babita Kumari Phogat, Mary Kom, Honey Singh, Badshah, Anil Kumble and many more who left a lasting impressions in the minds of the audience.
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News TV viewership jumps 33 per cent as West Asia war draws audiences
BARC Week 8 data shows news share rising to 8 per cent despite T20 World Cup
NEW DELHI: Even as individual television news channel ratings remain under a temporary pause, the genre itself is seeing a clear surge in audience attention.
According to the latest data from Broadcast Audience Research Council India, television news recorded a 33 per cent jump in genre share in Week 8 of 2026, covering February 28 to March 6.
The news genre accounted for 8 per cent of total television viewership during the week, up from 6 per cent the previous week. The spike in attention coincided with escalating geopolitical tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran, which have kept global headlines firmly fixed on West Asia.
The rise is notable because it came at a time when cricket was dominating television screens. The high-stakes stages of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, including the Super 8 fixtures and semi-finals, were being broadcast during the same period.
Despite the cricket frenzy, viewers appeared to be toggling between sport and global affairs, boosting the overall share of news programming.
The surge in genre share comes even as the government has enforced a one-month pause on publishing ratings for individual news channels. The move followed regulatory scrutiny of the television ratings ecosystem.
While channel-level rankings remain temporarily out of sight, the genre-level data suggests that when global tensions escalate, audiences continue to turn to television news for real-time updates.
