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Pogo’s ‘M.A.D’ to squirt colours of Holi on 3 March
MUMBAI: In celebration of the festival of colours Holi, Turner’s second channel Pogo will bring a back-to-back telecast of the best episodes of its creative show M.A.D. (Music, Art and Dance) from 6 – 7:30 pm on 3 March.
Titled M.A.D. on Demand, this specially designed programming package promises to enthrall kids with its entertaining and enlightening art and craft tips, dolled out by the eclectic and popular host of M.A.D. – Rob, informs an official release.
Turner International India Pvt. Ltd. vice president, advertising sales and networks, India and South Asia Monica Tata said, “Holi is a joyful and fun-filled festival for all Indians, especially for kids who enjoy playing with colours on this wonderful day. As a channel that prides itself on being well integrated in the lives of our viewers, Pogo is happy to extend the fun of Holi, till later in the evening by airing some of the choicest and most exclusive episodes of M.A.D.
“We hope that when kids are done ‘playing’ with colours, they would enjoy the evening with their families learning to ‘create with colours’ by watching M.A.D., India’s first and only indigenous kids’ show on music, art and dance.”
Winner of the Best Kids’ Programme at the sixth Indian Telly Awards in November 2006, M.A.D. is one of the highest rated shows on Pogo.
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.
