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Navratri Nights with The One Alliance
It is that time of the year once again when the Goddess visits us and we celebrate with nine nights of worship and dance. These vibrant nine nights comprising Navratri are the most significant festive days of our year when the young and the old come together to dance the ras-leela, the dandiya and the garba.
TheOne Alliance along with local MSO’s (Multi System Operator’s) have joined hands to organise scintillating events that will charge all dancers to fluant their best moves. All events will see an array of Actors and Actresses from Sony who will keep the crowds on their toes. And to keep the twinkle toes dancing away, there will be Indian Idol Junior contestants, Devendra, Aakash, Amit, Anmol and Aryan and other stars from leading shows CID, Adalat, Jee Le Zara, Bade Acche Lagte Hai & Latest show Nandini, keeping the crowd entertained.
This on-ground initiative by TheOne Alliance is guaranteed to provide pure delight to residents. The sheer delight and excitement at Kora Kendra, Borivali; Tiranga Dandiya Powai & Ekta Group, Mira Road was seen in an action packed, adrenaline charged arena as the singers pumped in the extra bit of exhilaration. Select celebrities from Sony Entertainment Television and SAB TV also graced the occasion who were greeted with hoots, whistles and loud claps of fans.
The event and activities initiated by TheOne Alliance in association with the backing of their strong MSO’s SCOD 18, Hathway and DEN Satellite focused on engaging and drawing participation from the public. The activities are taking place at prime locations drawing maximum participation by arousing huge interest among the public.
The Garba ras events are scheduled to be held at the following locations on following dates
• Kora Kendra, Mumbai between October 5 to October 13th
• Thanganat 2013 by Abhinav Events, Ahmedabad on October 11th
• Navratri Mahotsav’13 by Destiny Group , Surat on October 12th
• Garba Ni Ramzat by IN Digital & Shree Sharda Group, Ahmedabad on October 12th
• The Polo Parivar Navratri Mahotsav by POLO CLUB, Vadodara on October 13th
• Akeela Pioneer Navratri Mahotsav, Rajkot on October 13
Come and witness entertainment ‘The One Alliance’ style as the Navratri nights comes to your city giving you an unforgettable fun experience!
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News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
