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Amazon Prime country head Nitesh Kripalani quits
MUMBAI: After the neck-and-neck race in the OTT space in India with originals, regionals and prominent content deals, comes a speed bump. Nitesh Kripalani has resigned as the country head of Amazon Prime Video in India, an Amazon India spokesperson confirmed late last evening.
“Amazon confirms that Nitesh Kripalani, who is leading Amazon Prime Video in India, has decided to move on from Amazon due to personal reasons. Nitesh helped build the team and deliver a great experience to our customers. We wish Nitesh the best in his future endeavors,” the spokesperson said.
Prime Video, available in over 200 countries and territories, with an eligible membership, allows one to watch movies and TV shows from its website on your computer, or through its app on any of the following devices: Android smartphones and tablets, iOS devices (iPhone, iPad & iPod touch), and Smart TVs (supported Samsung, Sony & LG models).
Two years after Kripalani joined Amazon, Amazon India launched Prime Video in December 2016 and subsequently tied ups with several leading content creators and production houses such as Excel Entertainment, Dharma Productions, Vishesh Films, TSeries, and Yash Raj Films, among other.
One of the investors in Timesaverz Dotcom since October 2011, Kripalani worked with Sony Pictures Network as an EVP where he oversaw business development, new media, and digital/syndication and reportedly instrumental in planning SonyLiv.
The SVoD player has since claimed to have seen a crucial growth in subscriber figures. The streaming service recently launched its first India original ‘Inside Edge’ and also stitched a deal with exclusive streaming of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s future movies.
Amazon Prime has seen significant growth after it invested majorly in TV shows, exclusive movies, and stand-up comedy content.
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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.
