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Disney CEO Eisner to step down in 2006
MUMBAI: Walt Disney has said that its CEO Michael Eisner will step down in September 2006, when his contract expires.
In a letter to the Disney board Eisner said, “Until then I shall continue to exert every effort to help the company achieve our goals, to assist the board in selecting the new chief executive officer, and to make the transition expeditious, efficient, and smooth and easy.
“I know that it has been a very challenging time for the board members during this period, and I am most grateful for all of the time and effort, consideration and support, and concern for the company that all of you have demonstrated.”
However Antony Gifford, who helps manage about $2 billion of US stocks at Henderson Global Investors in London was quoted in a Bloomberg report expressing disappointment that Eisner would only leave after another two years.
” We believe that Disney has some attractive assets that are worth more than the share price suggests. But Eisner wasn’t the man to unlock that value.”
Meanwhile, in an earlier interview with the Wall Street Journal, Eisner had maintained that he didn’t make the decision to step down because of pressure from Roy Disney and Gold or Comcast’s takeover bid.
As had been reported earlier by Indiantelevision.com, Eisner had earlier said that he wanted Disney President and COO Robert Iger to succeed him. However, in his letter to the board, Eisner made no mention of Iger
It may be recalled that in November 2003 former Disney directors Roy Disney and Stanley Gold had resigned from the board to wage a campaign against Eisner.
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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.
