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BBC in talent hunt for second edition of ‘Jasoos Vijay’
MUMBAI: BBC World Service Trust is hiring. After a successful run of the first edition of its interactive TV detective series Jasoos Vijay, which airs every Sunday at 9:00 pm on DD- National, the NGO arm of BBC World Service is planning a second edition of the show with a few new additions to its team.
The international broadcaster has placed an advertisement in a daily tabloid inviting applications for full time as well as a few freelance posts. The series that has reportedly reached more than 40 per cent of the target population (some 34 million people), is looking for a senior producer, producers, production managers, art directors, costume designer, VT editors, chief assistant directors, assistant directors, assistant producers and finance assistant.
The broadcaster has also invited proposals from directors, directors of photography and scriptwriters on freelance basis. The deadline for the new recruits to come on board is May 2003. Applicants are requested to send their resume along with a covering letter to BBC’s New Delhi office on or before Saturday 26 April 2003.
The detective show is a part of BBC’s awareness campaign against AIDS in India done in partnership with Prasar Bharati and the National AIDS Control Organisation. With ace actor Om Puri as the interactive element Jasoos Vijay (played by Adil Khandakar Hussain) is a story of a pockmarked, every day guy, who while cracking tough cases makes people aware about the dangers of HIV/AIDS.
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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.
