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MTV begins countdown to 2003
MUMBAI: MTV India will bid farewell to 2002 with a rundown of the year’s greatest musical hits from all genres of music on MTV Top 100 Videos .
The show hosted by popular RJs Aditya, Anusha, Sophia, Ramona, Vivan, Shenaz and Nikhil will treat music lovers to music ranging from Enrique’s Escape, to Shakira’s Whenever, Elvis v/s JXL A Little Less Conversation, Shaan’s Nikamma, Euphoria’s Aana Tu Meri Galli, Adnan’s Tera Chehra to Instant Karma’s Aaja Piya and the latest Kaliyon Ka Chaman, to name a few .
Sponsored by Hero Honda the show has been shot around exotic locales of Sri Lanka, states a press release.
The channel has also announced a contest, which requires music enthusiasts to log on to www.mtvindia.com and rank three tracks, which according to them ruled the charts this year. The winner whose guess turns out to be right, will win fabulous prizes, adds the release.
The show airs till 27 December and then from 30 December to 3 January 2003 at 11:00 am. The repeats will air in a two five-hour special format on 4 January 2003 at 1:00 pm and 5 January at 9:00 am, respectively.
Also, as an year end extravaganza, MTV Style Check’s spicy special which profiles the best dressed actors and actresses in Bollywood will unveil the biggest fashion faux pas on 25 December 2002. The vignette airs three times daily.
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.
