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LIVE Viacom18 and Nikhil Chinapa to give Goa a brand new electronic dance music festival pegged as one of the largest India will ever witness
LIVE Viacom18 has roped in India’s much loved DJ, VJ and dance music promoter, Nikhil Chinapa and one of the world’s leading electronic music promoters to launch a truly world-class dance music festival in North Goa this December. The five day festival will offer music lovers an unparalleled, immersive experience coupled with quality music across a number of popular and underground electronic music genres. With Viacom18’s huge broadcast strength, leverage of iconic music brands like MTV & Vh1 and considerable knowledge of events across all platforms and with Chinapa’s in-depth understanding of the Indian dance music industry, the festival promises to create an unforgettable experience in Goa. The associated international festival company has executed large format events in destinations such as Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New York, Chicago, Dallas, Puerto Rico and London and is regarded as one of the world’s finest dance music companies with the forte of delivering an electrifying carnival atmosphere.
The aim of the festival is to restore the spirit of community and passion for music that’s been missing from some electronic music festivals held in India recently. By giving preference to top-notch DJs over commercial names, the festival will target devoted music lovers whose needs aren’t being met in the current Indian music festival landscape. It will connect serious music enthusiasts directly with the artists they love and become a sanctuary for forward-thinking music fans looking for life-affirming experiences.
Besides immersive experiences, the festival will also have a strong local focus, creating a platform to nurture and promote some of India’s best DJs on the same stages as the international artists.
The festival’s goal is to maintain a balance between popular and underground music. This will be a festival for the true dance music fan, for whom music is a way of life… and life itself unthinkable without the music they love. Putting it simply, this will be quality over quantity. What better place in the world to bring friends and music together but Candolim Beach, Goa .
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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.
