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Pickleball league partners with top media houses
MUMBAI: Global Sports Pickleball (GSPB), one of India’s fastest-growing sports entities, has announced a powerful media alliance with The Times of India, Free Press Journal and Red FM to amplify the buzz for its upcoming 2025 season.
The Global Sports Pickleball League & Grand Slam will be held from 16 to 23 December 2025 at Mumbai’s Andheri Sports Complex, promising a week packed with energy, talent and a dash of sporting flair.
Under the partnership, Red FM joins as the official radio partner, driving airwave excitement with contests and listener engagement. The Times of India and Free Press Journal come onboard as official media partners, ensuring citywide visibility and editorial coverage. Additionally, Radio City will serve as the official radio partner for the Grand Slam, keeping fans tuned in through the tournament week.
Together, the collaborations form part of a 360-degree marketing blitz covering print, digital, radio, influencer tie-ups and on-ground activations to bring pickleball to every corner of the country.
“Pickleball is no longer just a sport, it’s a movement sweeping across India,” said Global Sports Pickleball director and co-founder, Hindi cinema writer, producer, Shashank Khaitan. “With the support of our esteemed partners, we’re giving the game the scale and visibility it truly deserves. The Global Sports Pickleball League & Grand Slam will set a new benchmark for how emerging sports are showcased and celebrated in India.”
The 2025 season will see top players from India and abroad compete across categories, from U-12 juniors to senior divisions, promising fans an electrifying sporting spectacle to close the year.
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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.
