News Broadcasting
CNN show to address tec discoveries and implications
MUMBAI: International news network CNN has announced the launch of Spark, a monthly technology show that focuses on the discovery, application and implication of technology in the global world of commerce.
The show will debut on 22 August 6:00 pm with a repeat on 28 August at 4:00 pm.
Hosted by CNN’s technology expert Kristie Lu Stout, Spark provides an in-depth look at how technologies and innovations are affecting the way people live and do business. Stout is an experienced journalist in reporting and analysing high-tech innovation and business trends in the world technology.
The show offers latest technology stories from across Asia, Europe and America, in addition to interviews with entrepreneurs, scientists and industry leaders, stated an official release.
The half-hour show also features a regular segment Bright Sparks showcasing the rising stars of the world of technology, plus News Flashes on the latest scientific breakthroughs and high-tec gadgets, adds the release.
For the month of August, CNN’s sailing show MainSail has its host Liz George visiting Cork in South West Ireland, home of the annual Cork Week regatta. The half-hour program hears from the international sailing fraternity as well as the smaller boat owners at this regular feature in the yachting calendar.
The show will air on 15 August at 6:00 pm, 18 August at 7:00 pm and on 29 August at 6:00 pm.
News Broadcasting
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.
