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NDTV Prime Partners with Kyoorius DesignYatra 2014
MUMBAI: NDTV Prime is partnering with Kyoorius Design Yatra 2014, in its ninth edition. The event in Goa expects to see 1350+ marketers, design experts from India and abroad to discuss leading discuss trends, debate ideas, and share knowledge is scheduled on September 11th, 12th and 13th September 2014.
Rajesh Kejriwal, Founder CEO, Kyoorius said, “We are thrilled to have NDTV Prime on board as one of our official media partners – NDTV Prime and All About Ads have been promoting and giving visibility plus credibility to the creative industry and we are very happy to partner with them.”
With an impressive speaker line up, the first day of the event, will feature DigiYatra, focusing on the digital medium. Speakers include, Tadd Rovak from Farenheit 212; Fernanda ‘Fefa’ Romano, Naked Brasil; Tim Malbon, Made By Many; Elizabeth McGuane, Gaston Legorburu, SapientNitro; and Dhairya Dand, MIT Media Lab
The second and third day will focus on design essentials and boasts of speakers like, Ajaz Ahmed, AKQA; David Berman, David Berman Communications; Simon Manchipp and David Law of SomeOne; David Sherwin of Frog Design; Ivan Chermayeff, Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv; Jonathan Ford of Pearlfisher; Nathan Prince and Liam Paton of Silent Studios, among others.
Catch all the latest trends in design and innovation in creativity on a half hour special exclusively on NDTV PRIME on 20th September on All About Ads
Prime at 11:30 am.
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News18 hosts Tamil Nadu town hall ahead of 2026 polls
MK Stalin headlines ‘Next Big Leap’ event from 10am on 23 February in Chennai with leaders and icons.
MUMBAI: Tamil Nadu’s political pot is simmering and News18’s town hall is stirring it up just in time for the 2026 assembly elections boilover. Set for 23 February from 10am onwards in Chennai, the News18 Network Town Hall gathers heavyweights under the banner ‘The Next Big Leap for Tamil Nadu’ to dissect the state’s political pulse, economic edge, and cultural clout. With the 234-seat assembly contest looming as a fiercely competitive showdown, the event spotlights how Tamil Nadu’s identity-driven politics and engaged voters continue to ripple across national debates.
Chief minister MK Stalin leads the charge with a keynote on the theme, sketching his government’s blueprint for governance, development, and staying power pre-polls. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin chimes in on ‘Voices, Vision & Way Forward’, unpacking generational shifts and fresh narratives. From the opposition corner, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami tackles ‘Baton Change at the Ballot?’, floating alternatives to the status quo.
Economic vibes get a nudge from industries minister TRB Rajaa on ‘Investment Story Intact?’, probing the state’s draw for big bucks. BJP’s K Annamalai dives into ‘People, Trust & Political Ideology’, positioning his party in the Dravidian-dominated turf. IT Minister Palanivel ThiagaRajan explores ‘Code, Capacity & Citizenship’, on tech’s role in citizen-focused services. TVK’s KG Arunraj questions if ‘Winds of Change are Possible’ in this pattern-prone state.
A panel on innovation features IIT Madras director Prof V Kamakoti, M&M’s Velusamy R, and Electronic Industries Association’s Dr Sasikumar Gendham, musing how AI and knowledge hubs are remaking opportunities. Culture gets its due with composer Anirudh Ravichander on ‘Tamil Music for the World’.
CNN-News18, editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar noted, “The News18 Network Tamil Nadu Town Hall… reflects our core editorial focus, to capture the political mood of the state and spotlight the ideas that will shape the next phase of governance and growth.”
Network18, CEO of English & business news Smriti Mehra added, “As Tamil Nadu moves closer to a defining electoral moment… we see it as our responsibility to drive informed and meaningful conversations.”
Network18 managing editor for South, Vivek Narayan said, “The News18 Network Townhall in Tamil Nadu is designed as a platform where policy, politics and public interest intersect.”
Backed by associate partners Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles and Reliance Industries, the live event streams on CNN-News18, News18 Tamil, CTV, and Youtube from 10am on 23 February perfect for catching the sparks, even if you’re not knee-deep in Dravidian drama.
