Now on bbc news, the travel show. India. A vast country, home to over A Billion people, birthplace of illustrious ancient civilisations, and today, a fast emerging global power. And 70 years after independence, india is still a diverse, ever evolving assortment of cultures, creeds, religions and languages. Heading off the well worn tourist path, were on a journey that spans this vast subcontinent from east to west. Travelling from one of the driest places on earth. It is quite incredible, the sand. I mean, itsjust crystal, hard crystals. White salt. You can probably taste it. To one of the wettest. These are areas, really, for the adventurous traveller. This Isnt India on tap. Im on a quest to find out how history, religion and politics have shaped india. And also meet the people who call this intriguing and sometimes overwhelming country home. Its going to be an amazing journey. For thousands of years, india found its Riches And Influence through international trade. And at the heart
Consecutive Gold Medal in the event. Later, medals will be up for grabs in diving, volleyball, and golf. Now on bbc news, click looks at how Artificial Intelligence could be used to help Health Services around the world. This week a special programme. Can Artificial Intelligence make healthcare better for all of us, and save the nhs . Here in the uk the national Health Service has been in crisis for many years, looking after an increasingly ageing population with complex needs. Fighting for resources, it has been at breaking point. And then the pandemic hit. There will come a moment when no Health Service in the world could possibly cope. And indeed, many countries Health Systems have struggled with the sheer number of covid patients. Even those which didnt have people spilling out onto the streets had to put all other treatments on hold. The nhs is an old health system. In fact, its several different systems that sometimes work together and sometimes dont. And now, its trying to reinv
Now on bbc news, Prime Minister of barbados Mia Mottley answers questions from a local audience on a range of issues that affect them and what they want their government to deliver. Hello, and welcome to global questions with me, zeinab badawi, from barbados. Im in the capital, bridgetown, outside parliament overlooking independent square. In november this year barbados marks its 55th Anniversary by becoming a republic. Queen elizabeth will no longer be Head Of State. What does this tell us about the Identity And Future of barbados and the rest of the region . The caribbean has been very badly affected by the economic fallout of covid and people are looking to their political leaders for solutions. That is global questions lessons from barbados. Im now here at the 18th Century George Washington house, one of the finest historic buildings in barbados, and i am joined by a local audience who are going to be putting their questions to their Prime Minister, the honourable Mia Mottley. And
Now on Bbc News, The Media Show. Hello. No, dont adjust your set this is The Media Show on the bbc. But that Theme Tune to news at 10 and the famous bongs are part of our popular culture, along with the high Angle Sweep across london over the rooftops along the thames to meet the face of big ben. All that is part of the iconography of british Television News, but who watches the big Network Bulletins these days . More and more Gen Z Ers and millennials are increasingly moving online to get their news and information. Some older demographics, too, are attracted to more partisan, opinionated platforms. Gb news, im looking at you. Even some politicians are openly disparaging of what they call the mainstream media. So, how can itv s news at 10 and Channel 4 news, with a soon to be departing john snow, win audiences back . Is it a lost cause in this fractured multimedia age in which we live, or can trust be regained . Well, if anyone s got an idea, itd better be my next guest deborah turnes