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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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CNN-News18 to air live counting day coverage for five state election results on May 4
The channel is rolling out its biggest election coverage machinery yet for results day on 4th May
NOIDA: The votes have been cast. Now comes the reckoning. CNN-News18 is pulling out all the stops for results day on 4th May, when counting begins across five battleground states — West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry — in what promises to be one of the most closely watched electoral verdicts in recent memory.
The channel’s coverage, titled Battle for the States: The Verdict, kicks off at 7am and runs through the day across linear TV, connected television and YouTube. It is the culmination of CNN-News18’s multi-format editorial initiative, Battle for the States, which has tracked the polls from the beginning under the theme Road to Power.
At the operational heart of the coverage will be the Live Results Hub, the channel’s central command centre built to collate, verify and process real-time data flowing in from reporters stationed at counting centres across constituencies. The hub combines newsroom intelligence, analytics and on-the-ground reporting to deliver what the channel promises will be the fastest and most accurate results coverage in English news.
Leading the on-air charge will be primetime anchors Rahul Shivshankar, Anand Narasimhan, Aman Sharma, Nabila Jamal and Shivani Gupta. They will be joined by a wide panel of commentators including author Chetan Bhagat; GVL Narasimha Rao, senior leader of the BJP; Smita Prakash, editor of ANI; activist Saira Shah Halim; political analyst Sumanth C Raman; Abhijit Iyer Mitra, senior fellow at IPCS; Amitabh Tiwari, founder of VoteVibe; columnist Abhijit Majumdar; Nalin Mehta, managing editor of MoneyControl; political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla; senior journalist Subir Bhaumik; and political analyst Manojit Mandal.
Shivshankar, who serves as editorial affairs director at CNN-News18, set out the stakes plainly. “Counting day is one of the most watched events in the electoral cycle, where speed and credibility are tested in real time,” he said. “Battle for the States: The Verdict is built on that promise, combining ground reporting, sharp analysis and cutting-edge election technology to give viewers the clearest and fastest route to the verdict. On May 4, CNN-News18 will once again be the nation’s most trusted channel to witness democracy in action.”
Smriti Mehra, chief executive of English and Business News at Network18, framed the coverage in broader terms. “Elections are defining national events, and audiences turn to brands they trust in moments that matter,” she said. “CNN-News18 has consistently led from the front in every election coverage, and this special programming reflects the scale of our ambition and editorial strength.”
The channel has form here. It claims to have been India’s most preferred English news destination for election results for the past 20 years, covering everything from the 2024 general elections to the Delhi, Maharashtra, Bihar and BMC polls on the back of what it calls an “Always First, Always Right” record. Five states, one day, and a nation waiting for answers. The clock starts at 7am on 4th May.
