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B4U Music salutes Mumbai’s spirit with ‘Salaam Mumbai’
MUMBAI: ‘Celebrate the spirit of Mumbai with music’ was B4U Music and Sadbhavna Ke Sipahi’s agenda, when they bought the traffic to halt near Lokhandwala, Andheri for a peace concert Salaam Mumbai.
The event was sponsored by Alto and LML Freedom. MP Sunil Dutts organisation Sadbhavna Ke Sipahi joined hands with B4U Music to salute to the unity, plural co existence and tenacity of Mumbaiites, says a company release.
The street concert, Salaam Mumbai was held at Lokhandwala Circle, Andheri on 25 January 2004. Attended by over 10,000 mumbaiites, the concert was attended by famous bollywood personalities like Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Boomen Irani.
Sadbhavna Ke Sipahi’s national president MP Sunil Dutt, and Commissioner of Police Dr P S Pasricha inaugurated the musical celebration.
Artists including Sonu Nigam, Shaan, Usha Uthup, Jassi, Kailash, Nitin Bali, Sneha Pant, Harry Anand, Raghav, Baba Sehgal and DJ Notorious entertained the audience.
The event was conceptualized keeping in mind the effervescent tone and spirit of Mumbai, says the release. According to the release, the icon on the event the ‘dabbawala’ was an apt choice as he is the often unsighted but efficient and speedy and unique to the city.
Speaking on the thought behind Salaam Mumbai , B4U Music marketing head Rajnish Lall said: “Mumbai never really stops – despite bomb blasts, riots etc all. This concert is to salute and celebrate the loving and resilient spirit of Mumbai. We want to stop the traffic just for a while to say Salaam Mumbai – a salaam to the mumbaiites and to our Police Force. To pause the city life to celebrate peace with all Mumbaiites. Mr Dutt and his organization Sadbhavna Ke Sipahi are the most credible body known world over for spreading the message of peace. We are privileged to have their support.”
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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.
