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Clea and MTV to promote ‘A Band Of Boys’
Now India has its own version of Backstreet Boys.
A Band of Boys, a talented group of five, has been chosen by Clearity, the image management division of Clea Public Relations as the next happening music group in town. Music channel MTV has chosen the band as its next Ubharta Sitara.
The group was chosen from among 300 aspirants. It includes Chin2 Bhosle, grandson of legendary singer Asha Bhosale and Sidharth Haldipur, son of well known composer Amar Haldipur. Singer Hariharan has been roped in to impart vocal training to the band members. Ustaad Qadir Khan is giving the band a firm footing in Hindustani classical music.
MTV will reserve spots on its channel for the band's music videos when it releases its first album. The channel will also advise the band on the songs to be included in forthcoming albums.
Music for the first album to be released in February 2002 revolves around the theme of love. Leslie Lewis of Colonial Cousins fame Compositions will be done by Leslie Lewis of Colonial Cousins fame. They will have a concert next month. Performance material will also include cover versions and remixes of film songs, both in English and Hindi.
Ubharta Sitara has, in the past, promoted film star Govinda when he released his first album. MTV will also support ground gigs that A Band of Boys stages.
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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.
