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BBC relaunches Tamil language website
MUMBAI: Tamil-speakers across the world will now access news and current affairs summaries in their own language. BBC has announced that it has relaunched the Tamilosai service’s website with Tamil fonts and a new search link targetting Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka news from BBC sites.
In addition to an audio link to the BBC Tamilosai programme, the revamped bbctamil.com now offers short summaries of news and current affairs in Tamil as well as original pictures.
The site also features important highlights of the recent programmes, both in text and audio, and weather forecasts for cities in India and Sri Lanka.
The new and innovative search link will enable online users to look for BBC news relating to key Tamil-speaking areas – Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka.
While the site is readily available to online users with Windows XP browsing system, users with other browsing systems will need to download the fonts when they first go to the site. BBC Tamilosai head Thirumalai Manivannan said, “With these new additions, bbctamil.com will prove to be even more popular and turn into a major communications hub for all Tamils, wherever they are.”
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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.
