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First ever McDonalds – Disney Hour Kids’ awards announced
Buena Vista Television India (BVTI) has tied up with McDonalds for the first ever McDonalds-Disney Hour Kids’ Awards.
The awards are an opportunity for children to nominate and reward their own favourites across seven categories, viz Hindi movie, Bollywood actor, Bollywood actress, sports star, Hindi movie song, Disney Hour toon and comic book.
Five selected nominees in each category have been chosen by a panel, which was appointed by a legal body by BVTI. However, the young voters can also select their own nominees in case their favourites do not figure among the selected nominees. Voting forms will be made available to children under 14 years at MacDonalds’ outlets with Happy Meals and also at select schools in Mumbai, Pune, New Delhi and Jaipur. Forms, according to an official release, are also available at www.indiatimes.com, cosponsors for the awards along with Maaza.
Television commercials on Disney Hour daily at 6 pm on Sony detail voting modalities and include Early Bird prizes for the first few voters every week. In another first, voters will also get to present the awards to the winners. Four lucky children will meet and present the McDonalds-Disney Hour Kids Award to their star winner in four of the categories – Actor, Actress, Movie (producer) and Sportsperson. Voting is open till 24 January, 2002.
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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.
