News Broadcasting
Gay network Logo announces programme plans
MUMBAI: Logo, Viacom’s network for the US lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, will be launched on 17 February 2005 in the US.
Viacom’s Logo has announced the details of its programme slate. Marshaling the creative resources of Viacom and MTV, Logo has already created a library of more than 150 movies and documentaries
In addition, it is developing over 20 projects with celebrities like Cher and Chastity Bono, Alan Cumming and Margaret Cho. Logo has also acquired films with gay themes like The Birdcage and Philadelphia.
Documentaries include Ruthie & Connie…Every Room In the House. It tells the tale of two lesbians celebrating their 25th anniversary. With Cher, it is developing a series called Family Outing. The show tells the coming out stories of celebrities and newsmakers and their journeys with their family and friends.
Another series being developed is Do I? It follows gay and lesbian couples considering marriage as they spend time with a relationship expert to determine whether they’re ready to take on the responsibility of marriage.
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.
