News Broadcasting
NBC seeks to take ‘The Apprentice’ to new heights with Martha Stewart
MUMBAI: She is hired! NBC has announced plans to expand its business based reality show The Apprentice..
Martha Stewart will host a new edition that will be titled The Apprentice: Martha Stewart. The main version which is hosted by Donald Trump airs in India on Star World.
The Apprentice: Martha Stewart will retain the general format of the original series including weekly eliminations. However, the style and feel of this new show will be tailored to Stewart’s personality and brand identity.
The tasks will be centered around Stewart’s areas of expertise: media, home renovation, entertaining, design, merchandising, technology and style. Stewart will bring her own sensibilities and creativity to the elimination process.
NBC Universal Television Group president Jeff Zucker said, “NBC is delighted to be working with an iconic, self-made, business woman such as Martha Stewart. She is a true entrepreneur who transformed a small catering business into a world-renowned empire. The series will be infused with Martha’s celebrated grit and savvy as she offers others a chance to aspire to turn their dreams into hard-won reality.”
Trump who also serves as The Apprentice’s executive producer said, “I am thrilled to be able to offer my good friend Martha the opportunity to join me in the success of The Apprentice. As an executive producer, I will be rooting for amazing ratings but most of all, I hope she has as much fun as I do with this venture.”
Reality TV guru Mark Burnett who created the show said, “Martha Stewart is an American icon and was the world’s first self-made female billionaire. Donald Trump gives thousands of Americans the opportunity to apply to learn from and work for the most dynamic real estate tycoon in the country, while Martha Stewart offers her wonderful creative vision and expertise in the worlds of television, publishing and merchandising. This diversity of opportunity for both viewers and applicants will take our franchise to new heights.”
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.
