News Broadcasting
Kkusum nominated for ‘favourite drama’ on Cable TV Awards in UK
Kkusum, the long suffering soap on Sony has made it to the nominations for the ‘favourite drama on cable’ in the fifth edition of the Cable TV Awards for viewers in the UK.
Presented by Scorpio Multimedia, publishers of Cable Guide also sees the Big three broadcasters of Indian television – Star, Zee and Sony competing in the ‘Favourite International Channel’ category.
Kkusum locks horns with ER (E4), Dream Team (Sky One),Judging Amy (Hallmark), Now And Again (Sci Fi) and Coronation Street (ITV2). Favourite children’s/teen channel sees kids’ channel Cartoon Network going head to head with Disney Channel, Fox Kids, Nickelodeon and Toon Disney.
B4U pops up in the ‘favourite film channel’ along with TCM which was replaced by Cartoon Network in India a while ago. Star News, the Indian news channel of the Star group competes in the ‘favourite news channel’ category, pitted against the the world’s major news broadcasters BBC and CNN.
Nikki Bedi, who hosts ‘The Studio News’ has been nominated for ‘Favourite Presenter on Cable’ (first run). Bedi reviews the latest cinematic releases in the UK and across the world on the show every week. ‘Cable Guide’s International Star of Stars Special’ sees Jennifer Aniston of ‘Friends’ fame and ‘Soprano’ James Gandolfini compete. Both air in the UK on E4, while in India they air on Zee English.
Online votes can be cast by UK citizens for the awards on http://www.cableguide.co.uk/awards/. Polling ends on 8 July.
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.
