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BBC to make its mind up about Eurovision contest
MUMBAI: BBC One’s new show for the UK gives Brits a chance to decide whom they want to see represent the country at this years edition of the Eurovision music contest..
Eurovision: Making Your Mind Up airs on Saturday night 7 February. The song that is chosen will go forward to the Eurovision Song Contest in Turkey in May. The hour long show will feature performances by the six competing acts on a set in front of a studio audience with several guest appearances.
Britain’s top pop composing teams – whose artists credits include Blue, Christina Aguilera, Westlife, Ronan Keating, Enrique Iglesias and Cher – have written five of the competing songs. The sixth spot has been reserved for aspiring British songwriters.
Each of the six acts have spent a lot of time being groomed for the big occasion. They are Enrap-ture, Haifa, James Fox, Hyrise, Madison Taylor and Haydon. Eurovision is in its 50th year. Voting will be done through SMS and a scoreboard will be displayed. Along with the SMS seven UK celebrities will announce their choices. Over the course of the next three months the British winner will have his/her song commercially released.
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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.
