News Broadcasting
Susan Lyne is Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia president, CEO
MUMBAI: US based Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia (MSO) has announced that Susan Lyne, an experienced television, film and publishing executive, will be its president and CEO.
She succeeds Sharon Patrick who has informed the board of her wish to resign as president and CEO.
Lyne has served as a director of the troubled media firm since June 2004. She said, ” I am proud to lead MSO during this next phase of the company’s growth. The company’s foundation is remarkably strong, with a consumer base that is unusually loyal.
“It attests to the enduring appeal of the Martha Stewart brand and the exceptional people who bring it to life. We will continue to create new ‘how to’ content and deliver what our loyal audiences expect from us. We believe we can be the place to go for information about the home across all media platforms.”
MSO is organised into four business segments. These are publishing, television, merchandising, and Internet/Direct Commerce.
The company’s founder Martha Stewart is currently serving a five month prison sentence. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) found her guilty for lying to investigators about her sale of ImClone Systems stock in late 2000.
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.
