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Sports Flashes ropes in Saregama’s / Network18’s Sinha as CTO
MUMBAI: Keshaw Sinha has become the chief technology officer (CTO) of Sports Flashes, one of the top sports apps of the country. He was the chief technology officer of the music label Saregama in his last assignment and has earlier been the Head of Technology at Network 18 and Zapak. He is also the Co-founder of the app along with Raman Raheja who is the Chief Executive Officer of the firm as well.
An IITian Mumbai Alumni, Sinha leverages over 20 years of experience in product and technology in various sections like Media & Entertainment, VAS, Online Gaming, Product Development, Financial Market & Analysis, Retail, Telecommunication, Pre-Press etc. His previous work stint included brands like pH Solutions (Mumbai-based product and service firm), Network18 where he launched and improvised on FirstPost.com & moneycontrol.com, Zapak (gaming portal of the Reliance ADAG), Patni Computers and Qwest Corporation.
Sinha will be responsible for building and developing the product further for better user experience. “Keshaw has been a master of creating & mentoring landmark products in the digital space and it’s a pleasure to have him on board as the CTO. His skills would help us grow further by leaps and bounds,” said Raheja.
Sinha’s future plans also include launching Sports Flashes in various global markets. “Sports is seeing a revolution of sorts in India and I would like to see Sports Flashes lead the Digital Revolution in the Sports Industry,” added Sinha.
Available in five languages, Sports Flashes was launched in August 2016. It has already reached a mark of 200,000 users and 4.5 million screen views in just 150 days. Pegged as a One stop Sports App for ‘Everything about Sports’, it had started with 70-words trending stories and now carries the Sports Flashes TV that shows many domestic & International sports events live besides live match scores, ball by ball commentary, tips by champions like Sushil Kumar, gossips from the sports world and astro predictions.
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.
