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Star World catches Canadian singer Michael Bublé in the act
MUMBAI: English general entertainment channel will air a concert featuring Canadian singer Michael Bublé.
The 29-year-old takes centrestage in the show Caught in the Act: The Greatest Performance. He performs at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles.
Caught In The Act presents behind the scenes footage of Michael and his band backstage at Wiltern. It includes guest performances by trumpet virtuoso Chris Botti, a duet of the standard, You’ll Never Find with Italian diva Laura Pausini and a hilarious surprise visit by Josh Groban.
He performs Nina Simone classic Feelin’ Good, Van Morrison’s Moondance among other numbers.
Bublé, who has been performing around the world for rabid fans of all ages, has critics raving about his talent. “He had ’em dancing in the aisles… a natural showman… belted out standards like a master,” raved the Toronto Star about his recent performance. “Backed by a 12-piece band playing arrangements that would make Nelson Riddle smile, Buble can sing and swing. He moves easily between ballads and up-tempo numbers. Michael Buble has arrived and in fine style,” echoed Robert Nesti of the Boston Herald.
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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.
