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A year on, DD looks back at the Bhuj earthquake
It is just under a year since a massive earthquake devastated Gujarat. And to mark the day (26 January, Republic Day to be exact), national broadcaster Doordadarshan is showcasing a two-part film Rebuilding Lives.
Produced by Miditech, DD will air Rebuilding Lives on 25 and 26 January at 9:00 pm. Case studies will be analysed which show that hope is till flickering. The first half looks at how the lives of three families were affected. The second part will show the rehabilitation going on in the villages.
Miditech felt that after the initial furore created most people have forgotten the tragedy. This is therefore an attempt to jog the memory.
Meanwhile through the Radio you can hear Mahesh Dattani’s play Clearing The Rubble. It will be aired on BBC World Service on 26 and 27 Jan. Three people whose lives were affected speak of the damage caused. An English journalist was in the region at the time of the catastrophe and now he goes back a year later. He is trying to track a boy he had met when he was clearing the mess. The program will be followed by an interview with a survivor of the calamity.
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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.
