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TV9 Network & AIANA team up to host ‘Pravasi Gujarati Parv 2022’
Mumbai: One of the largest NRI organisations in the nation, the Association of Indian Americans in North America (AIANA), and TV9 Network, have teamed up to celebrate the extraordinary international success of the Gujarati diaspora.
Over 2,500 A-list Gujaratis from throughout India and more than 20 countries will attend the three-day Pravasi Gujarati Parv 2022 starting on 15 October in order to honour the outstanding Gujarati enterprise, culture, and asmita.
Gujaratis living abroad are returning to Ahmedabad, where a three-day think and fun festival will commemorate their achievements as ambassadors of a new and resurgent India.
It is a salute to the unstoppable force of Gujaratism and includes multi-media performances, a cultural extravaganza, thought leadership sessions, keynote speeches by politicians, sessions by spiritual gurus, business conferences, and celebrity performances.
To welcome NRGs, prominent individuals, international Gujarati leaders from many industries, and Gujarati policymakers will be present. The think fest will set a new standard with over 200 important leaders, 80 speakers, 30 mega conclaves and conferences, 30 business tycoons, and multimedia performances with over 50 artists.
Talking about the initiative, TV9 Network MD and CEO Barun Das said, “Diaspora plays a strategic role in building brand India in the global arena. The Gujarati diaspora has made an enduring impression world over driving thought leadership across domains. TV9’s Pravasi Gujarati Parv is a modest effort to showcase the global Gujarati leadership and celebrate its success. Joining the unique global celebration will be India’s top policy makers, celebrities and business leaders.”
AIANA, India president Praful Nayak said, “As India is celebrating the 75th year of its independence, it is the most opportune time to showcase and celebrate the contribution of the Gujarati diaspora in building brand India in the global arena. It is our privilege to host global Gujarati leaders across the spectrum and learn from their journey. I am confident that their presence will inspire not only Gujaratis but people from all across the country. We, at AIANA, have been connecting, communicating, and celebrating the Indian diaspora on a global stage since 2002 through various mega events and initiatives.”
The three-day event will be broadcast live on TV and digital, and it will centre on discussions and debates about how to make the NRI community feel at home to attract more investments; how Gujarati capital is creating global wealth; and how to celebrate Gujaratis in every sector—from sports to business to entertainment—and be the voice of Gujarat on the international stage. It will also give young achievers who are making Gujarat proud a platform to felicitate them. There will also be cultural performances to highlight Gujarati customs.
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 rolls out Battle for the States ahead of key polls
Multi-format election coverage tracks voter mood across five battleground states
NEW DELHI: CNN-News18 has launched a special election programming initiative titled Battle for the States, as India gears up for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry.
Built around the theme ‘Road to Power’, the multi-format coverage aims to follow the entire electoral journey, from campaigning and polling to results and government formation. The network is leaning into on-ground reportage and data-backed storytelling to decode voter sentiment across regions where local issues often shape the narrative.
The programming line-up includes ‘Vote Tracker’, a three-part series developed in collaboration with survey agency Vote Vibe. The show blends survey insights with expert commentary and field reporting, using augmented reality graphics to present complex electoral data such as vote share, seat projections and leadership preferences in a more accessible format. It will air every Monday evening until April 6.
Adding a cultural lens to political reporting is ‘So Saree!’, a ground-driven segment where women anchors travel across constituencies dressed in traditional handwoven sarees from each state. The format uses attire as a storytelling device, highlighting regional identity while capturing grassroots voices.
Meanwhile, ‘Unfiltered Kaapi’ and ‘Chai-Niti’ bring a more conversational tone, drawing inspiration from everyday political discussions in tea stalls and coffee corners. These segments aim to break down key issues through candid, fast-paced exchanges between anchors and reporters, tailored to regional sensibilities.
For viewers seeking deeper insights, the weekend docuseries ‘Reporters Project’ takes a longer view, with correspondents travelling across constituencies to map voter concerns and political shifts on the ground.
“Elections are about people, their aspirations, identities and the issues that matter to them, and every state tells a different story,” said CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar. He added that the initiative focuses on understanding “the sentiment on the ground and what’s driving voter choices”.
Echoing the emphasis on credibility, Network18 CEO – English and business news Smriti Mehra said the network aims to combine on-ground reporting with data-led insights to deliver clear and timely coverage as the elections unfold.
With a mix of data, culture and grassroots reporting, CNN-News18 is positioning Battle for the States as a comprehensive window into one of India’s most closely watched electoral cycles, where every vote carries a story waiting to be told.
