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Cartoon Network to air Indian kids shorts on 14 Nov
MUMBAI: Aspiring child cartoon filmmakers will have their day in the sun. On 14 November Cartoon Network will showcase six animation shorts based on stories submitted by kids at the annual Childrenz Animation Workshop organised by Toonz Animation Studios.
As part of the workshop the winners got the opportunity to work with the Toonz Animation animators in fine-tuning their story-boards, scripts, characters, as well as choosing the style of animation, background of their own films and colouring the models for the final inking and painting.
The six films ranging from 2.5 – 3.5 minutes in duration took over six months to complete and have been produced using different animation styles like Flash Animation, Traditional 2-D Animation, and Claymation. Interestingly, some of the kids have even done the voicing for their films. The children also underwent a basic training course in animation as well as attended lectures.
The films being aired include 123 Math Toon from nine year-old, Akhilesh Anandh from Bangalore. It deals with a teacher takes his students on an excursion to Math Land11-year old, Manasa Rao from Hyderabad created Cute Bunny using Clay Animation – Stop Motion. This funny story deals with a banana peel who tries to make the Cute Bunny slip.
14-year old, Prameeda Mohan from Trivandrum made The Rhythm Of Nature using 2-D Hand painted (Fully painted by poster colour). The story revolves around an arrogant tree that learns the lesson of friendship the hard way.
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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.
