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NDTV’s ‘Operation Everest’ gets Goenka Award for ‘On the spot reporting’ – Broadcast
MUMBAI: NDTV Prime is proud to announce their documentary Operation Everest, was applauded and accorded at the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards 2016. Given Aamir Peerzada, Location Producer and camera crew Rakesh Solanky’s bravery and hard work on ‘Operation Everest’ they were awarded the Ramnath Goenka Award for ‘On the spot reporting – Broadcast.
The Ramnath Goenka Awards aim to celebrate excellence in journalism, recognize courage and commitment and showcase outstanding contributions and individuals every year. They are the most prestigious annual event in the Indian media calender, pays tribute to journalists from Print & Broadcast, who maintain the highest standards of their profession despite being in the face of political and economic pressures, who still manage to poduce work that generates and sustains public trust in the media and impact the lives of people.
Operation Everest is a documentary film saluting the spirit of the Indian Army soldiers who aimed to conquer the highest peak of the world.
The documentary tracks the life changing journey of Major Ranveer Singh Jamwal and his team from New Delhi to Kathmandu, after successive devastating earthquakes hit Nepal on the 25th April, 2015. On their ascent to the deadly Khumbu Glacier, 22 climbers, along with NDTV’s location producer Aamir Rafique Peerzada along with camera crew Rakesh Solanky got trapped in a series of avalanches while the remaining members were caught at the Everest Base Camp.
The enthralling documentary showcases the Indian Army’s fight for survival when they change their role from ‘summiteers’ to ‘saviours’ as the brotherhood of mountaineers come together.
Speaking on the achievement, Shruti Verma Singh, Head, Strategy & Brand, NDTV said, “We’re very proud of Operation Everest, not only because it captures the gritty nature of our Indian Army but also because our Aamir and Rakesh stood up for the moment and displayed new courage in the face of natural disaster.”
Catch this gripping tale of survival with fascinating visuals and #SaluteIndianArmy on NDTV Prime on Saturday 5th November, at 2 pm.
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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.
