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Manorama News to telecast Newsmaker Awards on 24 September
MUMBAI: Manorama News will telecast Newsmaker 2014 award ceremony on 24 September, 2015 at 9 pm.
Newsmaker of the year award is a title awarded by Manorama News annually, to a person who has made the headlines, most frequently and brings in a positive change to Kerala society. The Newsmaker of the year is chosen by the viewer’s through SMS and online voting. The aim is to honour a personality, who by the merit of his or her work, made it to the headlines frequently and influenced public opinion.
This year the channel’s viewers have chosen Manju Warrier as the Newsmaker of the year. Warrier is an ace dancer and an actress of eminence, who came back to Malayalam cinema after a gap of 14 years. Her comeback was through a socially relevant film, which discussed the issues and dilemmas of a middle class housewife. Through this film she not only proved that she is a great actress but also a personality who can influence public opinion and channelize it to a positive course. The award was handed over to Warrier by Shabana Azmi
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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.
