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  • Wion managing editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay quits

    Wion managing editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay quits

    Mumbai: English news broadcaster Wion on Friday said its managing editor, Palki Sharma Upadhyay, has quit. She announced her resignation in a meeting with the Wion team held on Friday at 2 p.m.

    Sharing the news, journalist and TV anchor Vir Sanghvi wrote on Twitter: “A great loss to Wion & a huge coup for whichever channel lands her.”

    Upadhyay was associated with the news broadcaster for over five years. She joined as an executive editor and was promoted to be the managing editor of the channel in May 2022. She was hosting the prime-time news programme Gravitas.

    Prior to Wion, Upadhyay was associated with iTV Network and CNN-IBN as anchor and senior editor.

    Upadhyay has been at the forefront of covering news from all over the world for more than 20 years in the field of journalism. Not only have viewers from all over the world praised her reporting on the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, but also world leaders like Dr. Igor Polikha, the Ukrainian ambassador to India.

  • CNN-News18’s ‘Virtuosity with Vir Sanghvi’ to feature Sanjaya Baru

    CNN-News18’s ‘Virtuosity with Vir Sanghvi’ to feature Sanjaya Baru

    MUMBAI: In this week’s episode of Virtuosity, Vir Sanghvi will be seen talking to Sanjaya Baru, a veteran journalist and media advisor to former prime minister Manmohan Singh from 2004 to 2008.

    The episode will air on 12 November at 10 pm with a repeat at 10:30 am and 7:30 pm on Sunday.

    On the show, he talks in-length about his new book and rejects all accusations that have been built around Vinay Sitapati’s biography on Narasimha Rao, alleging that there has been a systematic attempt in Lutyens’ Delhi to constantly talk about Chandraswamy, Harshad Mehta and communalism to erase and undermine the legacy of PV Narsimha Rao. He added that history will be kinder to Rao.

    A national bestselling author of his book The Accidental Prime Minister, he has recently released his new book 1991 How PV Narasimha Rao Made History to mark the 25 anniversary of liberalization of the Indian economy.

    The weekend show features a big news story and provides added context, insight and nuance that may not be immediately discernible. The show will have Sanghvi, in his inimitable style, break down the story being featured and make it relevant and relatable for the viewers. He will present the facts, make use of history, use a lifetime of his personal experiences to break through the clutter and bring forth the key aspects of the story.

  • CNN-News18’s ‘Virtuosity with Vir Sanghvi’ to feature Sanjaya Baru

    CNN-News18’s ‘Virtuosity with Vir Sanghvi’ to feature Sanjaya Baru

    MUMBAI: In this week’s episode of Virtuosity, Vir Sanghvi will be seen talking to Sanjaya Baru, a veteran journalist and media advisor to former prime minister Manmohan Singh from 2004 to 2008.

    The episode will air on 12 November at 10 pm with a repeat at 10:30 am and 7:30 pm on Sunday.

    On the show, he talks in-length about his new book and rejects all accusations that have been built around Vinay Sitapati’s biography on Narasimha Rao, alleging that there has been a systematic attempt in Lutyens’ Delhi to constantly talk about Chandraswamy, Harshad Mehta and communalism to erase and undermine the legacy of PV Narsimha Rao. He added that history will be kinder to Rao.

    A national bestselling author of his book The Accidental Prime Minister, he has recently released his new book 1991 How PV Narasimha Rao Made History to mark the 25 anniversary of liberalization of the Indian economy.

    The weekend show features a big news story and provides added context, insight and nuance that may not be immediately discernible. The show will have Sanghvi, in his inimitable style, break down the story being featured and make it relevant and relatable for the viewers. He will present the facts, make use of history, use a lifetime of his personal experiences to break through the clutter and bring forth the key aspects of the story.

  • CNN-News 18 to telecast engaging stories of ‘aam aadmi’, others

    CNN-News 18 to telecast engaging stories of ‘aam aadmi’, others

    MUMBAI: In a move to stand out in this cluttered Indian news television industry, CNN-News18 is all geared up to launch a new interview show, Off-Centre.

    Differentiator: It will not just feature mainstream personalities, but will also feature unconventional people from all walks of life. The channel aims to bring back the art of interviewing with this programme.

    Slated to go on air from tomorrow (10 September), the show will air every Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 9:30 pm. The half-hour episode will be telecast every week.

    The show is aimed at broadening the viewers’ horizons by bringing forth the pioneering work, unconventional and inspiring ideas of the multifaceted personalities that appear on the show.

    The channel hopes to reach thoughtful viewers looking for meaningful, rich ideas on the human experience. It is aimed at people who seek food for thought while relaxing at home on weekends, at people who appreciate design aesthetics.

    The first episode will kick-start with the host Anuradha Sengupta interviewing the Iron Lady a.k.a Irom Chanu Sharmila. The first episode in Imphal has been shot with HD cameras in locations that are germane to the guest. The show will have a strong graphic and visual design to stand out from the crowd that telecasts news and views only.

    “The idea is to visually depict the closeness that is generated during a conversation. In 17 years of my career, everyone used to compliment me on my conversational skills. We brainstormed for quite some time before launching. Through this show, the viewers will see me having a close and private conversation with a guest every week. We will talk to people who do not give us breaking news, who are less or not at all featured in news. Compelling and fascinating stories on their work, life experiences, etc will be highlighted in the show which the viewers will enjoy,” says CNN News18 consulting editor Sengupta.

    Through candid one-on-one conversations, the veteran journalist will interview guests with a high degree of individuality, offering to viewers an inside view of the guest’s life through interesting anecdotes, and much more. The show will use a narrative style of interview with a casual ambience in contextual locations to create memorable dialogue with guests from the world of entertainment, politics, books, government, sports and beyond.

    “Guests will be people who have compelling stories to narrate. It’s not necessarily the aam aadmi and it’s not necessarily the celebrity. But yes, I may be partial to people who are overlooked during the mainstream news programmes. You will be quite surprised by who you will meet here,” adds Sengupta.

    It was clear from their research that news channels in the compulsion to seek headlines and breaking news are missing out on thoughtful programming with depth. “Off Centre” is one of the new shows on the weekend that aims to fill this vacuum.

    Says Sengupta, “We launched Virtuosity, stories from the news anchored by Vir Sanghvi, etc. This is the next programme on the slate. More stuff is lined up.”

    She is of the opinion that news TV as a category seems to be losing the interest of the viewers. The power of the medium is undeniable time for the channel to reclaim its rightful place as storytellers and is committed to that.

    “It’s imperative to experiment, innovate and find new ways to engage with them,” she further adds.

    The show will be effectively utilized and leveraged on their network which will help establish the show. Additionally, the show will be promoted with the use of an effective mix of print, OOH and other media to maximize the reach.

  • CNN-News 18 to telecast engaging stories of ‘aam aadmi’, others

    CNN-News 18 to telecast engaging stories of ‘aam aadmi’, others

    MUMBAI: In a move to stand out in this cluttered Indian news television industry, CNN-News18 is all geared up to launch a new interview show, Off-Centre.

    Differentiator: It will not just feature mainstream personalities, but will also feature unconventional people from all walks of life. The channel aims to bring back the art of interviewing with this programme.

    Slated to go on air from tomorrow (10 September), the show will air every Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 9:30 pm. The half-hour episode will be telecast every week.

    The show is aimed at broadening the viewers’ horizons by bringing forth the pioneering work, unconventional and inspiring ideas of the multifaceted personalities that appear on the show.

    The channel hopes to reach thoughtful viewers looking for meaningful, rich ideas on the human experience. It is aimed at people who seek food for thought while relaxing at home on weekends, at people who appreciate design aesthetics.

    The first episode will kick-start with the host Anuradha Sengupta interviewing the Iron Lady a.k.a Irom Chanu Sharmila. The first episode in Imphal has been shot with HD cameras in locations that are germane to the guest. The show will have a strong graphic and visual design to stand out from the crowd that telecasts news and views only.

    “The idea is to visually depict the closeness that is generated during a conversation. In 17 years of my career, everyone used to compliment me on my conversational skills. We brainstormed for quite some time before launching. Through this show, the viewers will see me having a close and private conversation with a guest every week. We will talk to people who do not give us breaking news, who are less or not at all featured in news. Compelling and fascinating stories on their work, life experiences, etc will be highlighted in the show which the viewers will enjoy,” says CNN News18 consulting editor Sengupta.

    Through candid one-on-one conversations, the veteran journalist will interview guests with a high degree of individuality, offering to viewers an inside view of the guest’s life through interesting anecdotes, and much more. The show will use a narrative style of interview with a casual ambience in contextual locations to create memorable dialogue with guests from the world of entertainment, politics, books, government, sports and beyond.

    “Guests will be people who have compelling stories to narrate. It’s not necessarily the aam aadmi and it’s not necessarily the celebrity. But yes, I may be partial to people who are overlooked during the mainstream news programmes. You will be quite surprised by who you will meet here,” adds Sengupta.

    It was clear from their research that news channels in the compulsion to seek headlines and breaking news are missing out on thoughtful programming with depth. “Off Centre” is one of the new shows on the weekend that aims to fill this vacuum.

    Says Sengupta, “We launched Virtuosity, stories from the news anchored by Vir Sanghvi, etc. This is the next programme on the slate. More stuff is lined up.”

    She is of the opinion that news TV as a category seems to be losing the interest of the viewers. The power of the medium is undeniable time for the channel to reclaim its rightful place as storytellers and is committed to that.

    “It’s imperative to experiment, innovate and find new ways to engage with them,” she further adds.

    The show will be effectively utilized and leveraged on their network which will help establish the show. Additionally, the show will be promoted with the use of an effective mix of print, OOH and other media to maximize the reach.

  • CNN-News18 to look back at Modi Government’s Two Years through Exclusive Programming

    CNN-News18 to look back at Modi Government’s Two Years through Exclusive Programming

    MUMBAI: As the Modi-led government completes two yearsin power, CNN-News18, through its special array of programming, focus on and analyse all aspects of key decisions and initiatives the government has taken. The special programming will happen from 23 May to 26 May.

    The channel’s programming plan will include documentaries, discussions, surveys and interviews including:

    Special Stories:

    Stories and shows on Jan Dhan Yojana, Swachh Bharat and Toilet Projectsfeaturing how families and cities have benefited from these

    Ground reports from the villages adopted by MPs and a special report from Prime Minister Modi’s constituency

    The channel will assess the situation of Indian Railways by taking train rides in Delhi and Bengaluru

    PM Modi’s Journey: A half-hour show chronicling Prime Minister Modi’s journey over the last two years, from kissing the Parliament steps after winning the General Election, and the big wins in Maharashtra and Haryana to the elections in Delhi and Bihar.

    Editors’ Roundtable: CNN-News18’s Executive Editor Bhupendra Chaubey will conduct a roundtable with Swapan Dasgupta, Ajoy Bose, Vir Sanghvi along with CNN-News18’s Deputy Bureau Chief Pallavi Ghosh and Political Editor Sumit Pande. The show will take stock of government’s key policies

    The National Poll:The channel will conduct an exclusive poll that will measure the government’s performance in the past one year across various parameters.

    Special Interviews: The channel will also air special interviews of various Union Ministers on the last two years of Government.

     

  • CNN-News18 to look back at Modi Government’s Two Years through Exclusive Programming

    CNN-News18 to look back at Modi Government’s Two Years through Exclusive Programming

    MUMBAI: As the Modi-led government completes two yearsin power, CNN-News18, through its special array of programming, focus on and analyse all aspects of key decisions and initiatives the government has taken. The special programming will happen from 23 May to 26 May.

    The channel’s programming plan will include documentaries, discussions, surveys and interviews including:

    Special Stories:

    Stories and shows on Jan Dhan Yojana, Swachh Bharat and Toilet Projectsfeaturing how families and cities have benefited from these

    Ground reports from the villages adopted by MPs and a special report from Prime Minister Modi’s constituency

    The channel will assess the situation of Indian Railways by taking train rides in Delhi and Bengaluru

    PM Modi’s Journey: A half-hour show chronicling Prime Minister Modi’s journey over the last two years, from kissing the Parliament steps after winning the General Election, and the big wins in Maharashtra and Haryana to the elections in Delhi and Bihar.

    Editors’ Roundtable: CNN-News18’s Executive Editor Bhupendra Chaubey will conduct a roundtable with Swapan Dasgupta, Ajoy Bose, Vir Sanghvi along with CNN-News18’s Deputy Bureau Chief Pallavi Ghosh and Political Editor Sumit Pande. The show will take stock of government’s key policies

    The National Poll:The channel will conduct an exclusive poll that will measure the government’s performance in the past one year across various parameters.

    Special Interviews: The channel will also air special interviews of various Union Ministers on the last two years of Government.

     

  • CNN-News18 launches show with Vir Sanghvi titled ‘Virtuosity’

    CNN-News18 launches show with Vir Sanghvi titled ‘Virtuosity’

    MUMBAI: In line with its commitment to bringing the story behind the news to the forefront, CNN-News18 launched a new show Virtuosity. Hosted by one of the country’s top journalists, Vir Sanghvi, the weekend show features a big news story and provides added context, insight and nuance that may not be immediately discernible. The show will have Vir, in his inimitable style, break down the story being featured and make it relevant and relatable for the viewers. He will present the facts, make use of history, use a lifetime of his personal experiences to break through the clutter and bring forth the key aspects of the story.

    The show will air every Saturday at 9:30 pm with repeats on Sunday at 9 am and 10:30 am.

    In the first episode of Virtuosity, sories from the news aired last weekend, Vir Sanghvi delved into the decline and fall of India’s most flamboyant tycoon, Vijay Mallya. As his friends called the events surrounding Mallya “a witchunt” and industry insiders believed that Mallya “will come back with full honours”, Vir unravelled the link between the corridors of power and the banks that “kept lending money to KFA which they did not do to other airlines”. 

  • CNN-News18 launches show with Vir Sanghvi titled ‘Virtuosity’

    CNN-News18 launches show with Vir Sanghvi titled ‘Virtuosity’

    MUMBAI: In line with its commitment to bringing the story behind the news to the forefront, CNN-News18 launched a new show Virtuosity. Hosted by one of the country’s top journalists, Vir Sanghvi, the weekend show features a big news story and provides added context, insight and nuance that may not be immediately discernible. The show will have Vir, in his inimitable style, break down the story being featured and make it relevant and relatable for the viewers. He will present the facts, make use of history, use a lifetime of his personal experiences to break through the clutter and bring forth the key aspects of the story.

    The show will air every Saturday at 9:30 pm with repeats on Sunday at 9 am and 10:30 am.

    In the first episode of Virtuosity, sories from the news aired last weekend, Vir Sanghvi delved into the decline and fall of India’s most flamboyant tycoon, Vijay Mallya. As his friends called the events surrounding Mallya “a witchunt” and industry insiders believed that Mallya “will come back with full honours”, Vir unravelled the link between the corridors of power and the banks that “kept lending money to KFA which they did not do to other airlines”. 

  • Network18 unveiled CNN-News18 outlook at 8 pm

    Network18 unveiled CNN-News18 outlook at 8 pm

    MUMBAI: Setting a new benchmark in television news, Network18 has announced the re-branding of its English general news channel CNN-IBN to CNN-News18.  The channel has unveiled a new name and logo, its revamped studio and a new look and feel to the news screen tonight at 8 pm. Refreshing the approach to news telling, CNN-News18 will make news more relevant to its viewers by bringing immersive journalism to the forefront. IBNLive.com, the digital destination of the channel, is also changing to News18.com.

    Speaking on the occasion, Network18 chairman Adil Zainulbhai said, “A decade back, CNN-IBN re-invented news by getting to its viewers the benefits of a reputed international news partner CNN, and eventually emerging as the most awarded English general news channel.  We are now at a time when breaking news role is taken by social media and there is an oversupply of news sources because of which just breaking news isn’t enough. In this problem of plenty, quality suffers and consumers don’t know what to believe or trust in. Also the insights into an issue keep getting compromised for lack of time and resources. Realizing this gap, we have decided to take the onus of breaking this clutter by focusing on quality of reporting, in-depth analysis and an all-round view of key issues. We are optimistic about bringing this change wherein we will keep the journalist and the consumer at the centre of our programming, which is the critical need of the hour.”

    Speaking about the re-branding and revamped content, IBN News Network CEO Avinash Kaul, said, “The refreshed identity of CNN-News18 aims to bring the value of immersive journalism to its viewers. Inspired by our new tagline – ‘On Your Side’, CNN-News18 will strive to make news more objective keeping the viewers at the centre of its content strategy. We will significantly ramp-up our digital presence to ensure that viewers are seamlessly able to interact and engage with our content.”

    CNN-News18 is bringing to viewers new formats of programming and a panel of the country’s top commentators including Vir Sanghvi, Swapan Dasgupta, Ayaz Memon and Ajoy Bose. Prime Time 2.0, from 8 pm to 11 pm, will bring together an unmatched blend of on-ground reporting, opinions, debates and even a daily dose of humour. The weekend will see several new shows including Virtuosity – an exclusive show on the week’s key issues with Vir Sanghvi.

    “CNN-News18’s programming will focus on leveraging our strength in reporting to offer in-depth on-ground coverage by deploying even more resources in news gathering and bring out multiple angles to each story. We will raise the quality of debates and in-studio discussions by engaging the nation’s foremost journalists & opinion makers. The channel will bring freshness to news television by developing new on-air talent and exploring diverse genres of programming. CNN-News18 will not just offer the latest national news, but also an Indian perspective to international developments. Our partnership with CNN will enable us to bring to you the best of CNN reporters, anchors and their best known shows. It will allow us to align our editorial strengths and upgrade workflows through exchange of best practices, technology and training  to offer our viewers the best experience of news consumption in India” added Avinash Kaul.