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DD bags UN award for Aids serial
NEW DELHI: Doordarshan’s health campaign Kalyani has been awarded UNAIDS Civil Society Awards 2006 in recognition of outstanding commitment and support to the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Doordarshan Director General LD Mandloi and Senior Director Usha Bhasin Development Communication Division, Doordarshan received this prestigious award during a special ceremony held at the National Stadium here on World AIDS day on 1st of December.
Kalyani, DD’s in-house production with more than 3,752 episodes, remains the longest running health communication initiative in India.
In a country where 70 per cent of HIV cases are not reported due to the stigma factor according to the report of National Council for Applied Economic Research, NACO and UNDP Kalyani has made an impact in breaking the silence on HIV/AIDS and in reducing stigma and discrimination against the victims, a press statement from DD said.
Kalyani was earlier awarded Broadcast Engineering Society’s Best Public Service Broadcasting Award of the year 2006 for its impact on HIV/AIDS, and received nomination for the Rose d’ Or Award of Switzerland, one of the most coveted television entertainment award in the world.
These are not the only two awards conferred on Kalyani. In 2004, Kalyani won Gates Malaria Award and in 2005 the RAPA (Radio and T.V Advertising Practitioner’s Association) Award.
Kalyani is being telecast four times a week on 21 DD Kendras in nine most populous states of India at 6.30 pm.
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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.
