News Broadcasting
Coruscant Tec launches Anant Pai’s ‘Shiri’ comic strips on R-World
MUMBAI: Mobile video clips are in vogue! Various services such as news, entertainment, sports and games can be accessed and what’s more, Coruscant Tec has now launched videos of the Anant Pai comic entitled Shiri.
Shiri is a political satire and along with the Surabhi Foundation, Coruscant Tec will be showcasing its monuments, temples, places of interest, culture and people on the Reliance Infocomm network.
The Reliance subscribers can view interesting videos of the ancient Khajuraho Temple, Konark Temple, Golden Temple, Alleppey boat race, peeling of a coconut with fingernails in record time through R-World. The Surabhi videos will be accessible for Rs 7 per view. The video clips are a mix of religious sites, the unusual and places of interest. All clips are approximately 45 seconds long with a background musical score.
On the other hand, the Shiri comic strips are available for Rs 2 per view and are updated weekly.
“Today people explore their mobiles increasingly for entertainment combined with information and visuals. The videos from Surabhi foundation have exciting Indian monuments and places of religious interest, which are very appealing to people with traveling interests. At the same time, the Shiri comic strips will appeal to all age groups. We will continue to develop such innovative and exciting applications in the mobile content space,” said Coruscant Tec founder and MD Ajay Adiseshann.
Surabhi, a popular cultural show, which used to air on the DD network in the 90’s was anchored by Siddharth Kak and Renuka Shahane and is still regarded as the quintessential audiovisual archive of Indian culture and monuments.
R-World holds a wide range of applications, which includes TV news clips, ball-by-ball cricket score and other information, latest movie clips, city and TV guides, railway reservations, banking, bill payment and examination results.
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.
