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It’s the ‘Knights of November’ this month on PIX
MUMBAI: This month PIX is all set to roll out Knights of November. The month will be packed with some action packed movies and special episodes on the Knights of the industry.
The month starts with Tom Cruise, who tops the list of Knights of the 21st century. A two-hour special episode of Inside the Actors Studio with Tom Cruise will be aired on 5 November at 7 pm followed by Jerry Maguire on PIX of the Week, 5 November at 9 pm.
PIX will telecast another episode of Inside the Actors Studio with Hugh Jackman on 12 November at 7 pm and Seven years in Tibet, a Brad Pitt starrer on PIX of the week, 12 November at 8 pm.
Rage and Honor and Rage and Honor II are scheduled as a great at 8 on 15 and 16 November. Cheap thrills Friday would bring Last Dragon and Year of the Dragon on 17 November at 8 pm and 10 pm respectively.
PIX then has a line-up of Hollywood movies like Men in Black on 23 November, Vertical Limit on the 25 November and Look Who’s Talking on the 26 November. PIX also brings the Indian television premiere of Being Cyrus a Saif Ali Khan starer which will air on the 19 of November as PIX of the Week at 8 pm.
The month will round-up with a special two hour episode of Inside the Actors Studio with John Travolta on the 26 November at 7 pm. “This is a damn good month for all women – it’s the month ruled by the hunk,” said PIX programming head Gitanjali Murari.
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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.
