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CNBC-TV18 looks to cement viewership with another round of ‘Lessons In Excellence’
MUMBAI: Business and finance channel CNBC-TV18 is looking to strengthen its hold over its audience by reintroducing its Lessons In Excellence series.
This time it is going to be called Lessons In Excellence II: The Rule of Three.
The show will air every Monday from tonight at 10:30 pm. Viewers can catch repeat episodes on Saturdays at 10 am and Sundays at 10.30 pm.
The first edition in the series launched in May and had featured Prof Sumantra Ghoshal and Dr Gita Piramal. The channel claims to have received an excellent response for the first season.
The second season takes off from where the inaugural edition left off. The show will run for seven weeks and will educate viewers in the mechanics involved in surviving and thriving in competitive markets. The series is based on the book Rule of Three written by Dr Sheth, and Dr Sisodia.
CNBC-TV18’s managing editor Raghav Bahl was quoted in an official release saying, “Lessons In Excellence was conceived from the start as an ongoing series, featuring globally renowned management gurus. The aim was to bring top-notch strategic management insights and knowledge to corporate India, students and academics, SME’s, self employed professionals, and the wide diversity of CNBC-TV18 viewers.”
” While the first series, Lessons In Excellence – The Indian Story received wide acclaim and critical praise, we believe that Lessons~In~Excellence – The Rule of Three is a step ahead of the earlier series. Lessons In Excellence is our initiative to bring to corporate India and the CNBC-TV18 viewers the latest in international management thought, especially for those who might not have easy access to it.”
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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.
