CNN International turns its 'Eye On India' for a week of live business coverage

Media News

Mumbai, March 28, 2011

New industries and rising business cities, high-profile interviews with industrialists and entrepreneurs and exclusive access inside corporate India make 'Eye on India', a must-watch week of business coverage on CNN International as the network's India correspondents take our global viewers to the heart of the Indian business story beginning April 4. A dedicated site, cnn.com/eyeon, has additional reports, special features and more information about the week of programming while CNN International's global audiences especially those in India are invited to participate by sharing their views on everything that is 'Uniquely India through pictures and videos via iReport (www.ireport.com/eyeonindia). Eye on India also features a special edition of Talk Asia in front of a live audience with Indian business icon Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the multinational Aditya Birla Group.

CNN's EYE ON…takes you on journeys to different countries around the world, exploring the new, revealing the surprising and uncovering the unknown aspects of compelling destinations. Multiple viewpoints and insights come through the lens of local business, culture and personalities, as viewers are taken on smart, forward-looking adventures that you may not expect from a news organization. The hallmark of every EYE ON story is unique, relevant and intelligent reporting, delivering consumers an up-close look through interviews and in-depth coverage on the ground that places the country firmly in an international context.

Airtimes:

April 4-8, Monday to Friday

April 6, Wednesday at 1600 hrs

Business icon Kumar Mangalam Birla on a Talk Asia special with Andrew Stevens. 'EYE On India' wraps with a half-hour special capturing the week's highlight.

For further information, please contact:

Edelman India Private Limited

Lavanya Mandal

Mobile: +919004669376

Email: lavanya.mandal@edelman.com