News Broadcasting
MAX claims to lead the pack in Hindi movie slots
MUMBAI: Sony Entertainment’s MAX is leaving no stone unturned to prove its mettle. Based on the latest TVR ratings , it claims that it has surpassed Zee Cinema, Star Gold and B4U Movies, in the primetime band,for the eighth week running.
According to the ratings received for 9 pm to 12:30 am band for the period – 6 October 2002 to 30 November 2002, MAX continues to be the forerunner among other Hindi movie channels in the Cable and Satellite ( C & S) households across Hindi speaking markets, states a press release.
TVR Ratings MAX Zee Cinema Star Gold B4U
Last 8 weeks 0.64 0.60 0.50 0.11
Last 4 weeks 0.63 0.61 0.56 0.10
Last 1 week 0.85 0.59 0.48 0.14
These ratings hold true for all individuals in the C& S households in Punjab, Haryana , Chandigarh and Himachal Pradeshin the north, Calcutta in the East and the western region. It however does not pertain to the southern region.
“The ratings for these eight weeks have reinforced the fact that MAX has always been committed to providing its viewers with the best in both the mega genres of mass entertainment – movies, and events like the best of Cricket,”MAX executive vice president and business head Rajat Jain is quoted as saying in the release.
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.
