NewsX Weekend Special

Media News

New Delhi, August 27, 2010

NewsX brings an exciting line-up of discussions and interviews for its viewers this weekend.

The Special Programming line-up for the weekend is as under:

'Straight Talk with N.C. Saxena' – Catch an exclusive interview with Mr. N C Saxena, Former Member Secretary, Planning Commission in 'Straight Talk'. He dwells on the sweltering 'Vedanta' issue and the committee's recent report which formed the basis of rejection of Vedanta's proposed mining project in Orissa terming it as illegal and a threat to the primitive tribal groups

Telecast Timings- Saturday, 28th August @ 8.30 PM

Repeat Telecast: Sunday, 29th August @ 3.30 PM

'In Conversation with Abdul Salaam Zaeef' – Catch an in depth interview with Abdul Salaam Zaeef, the former Taliban Ambassador to Pakistan and the author of "Experiences at Guantanamo", and "Taleban" with veteran journalist, Saeed Naqvi. During the course of conversation, Mr. Zaeef talks about how the Taliban lost faith in Pakistan. He has also reiterated that in case of any kind of negotiations, America should directly approach the Taliban for it.

Telecast Timings- Saturday, 28th August @ 10 PM

Repeat Telecast: Sunday, 29th August, 5.30 PM

Special On Mehmood- Go down the memory lane and recollect the magic of old times with a NewsX special program on the legendary actor Mehmood.

Telecast Timings- Saturday, 28th August @ 5.30 PM

Repeat Telecast- Sunday, 29th August @ 11.30 AM

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