News Broadcasting
Punjabi Music Awards live on etc Channel Punjabi on 21 Feb
MUMBAI: ETC Channel Punjabi has announced the Punjabi Music Awards 2004 to honour excellence in the vibrant Punjabi music industry. The awards which will be held in Jalandhar will be anchored by witty firebrand Navjot Siddhu and Sunita and will be aired live on ETC Channel Punjabi and Alpha TV Punjabi on 21 February from 7.00 pm.
Through these annual awards, ETC Channel Punjabi is honoring outstanding achievements in Punjabi music in 24 different categories covering every aspect of the music industry from singing, writing, composing to choreography and music video direction.
The award categories are: Best Pop Vocalist (Male), Best Pop Vocalist (Female), Best Pop Album, Best Folk-Pop Singer, Best Folk- Pop Album, Best Video, Best Video Director, Best Duet Vocalist, Best Folk Singer (Male), Best Folk Singer (Female), Best Sufi Singer (Male), Best Sufi Singer (Female), Best Sufi Album, Best Religious Album, Best Comedy Album, Best Non Resident Indian Singer, Best International Punjabi Album, Best Debut (Male), Best Debut (Female), Best Music Director, Best Lyricist, Best Choreographer, Best Recording (Technical) and Life Time Achievement Award.
ETC Channel Punjabi presidentRabindra Narayan says, “Punjabi music is now a world wide rage. More Punjabi albums are released every month than any other language. More Punjabi singers go abroad to entertain the world with Punjabi music than any other language’s singers. It is high time that the creators of this exquisite brand of music be honored with an award which has the respect of the entire industry.”
Adds ETC Channel Punjabi VP programming Rajiee M Shinde, “ETC Channel Punjabi is the most popular Punjabi music channel in the industry. It is only fitting that we start this glorious tradition where every year we honor the very best in Punjabi music.”
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.
