News Broadcasting
TV4U.Com expands to 16 channels for free internet TV
MUMBAI: TV4U,Inc., one of the ad supported internet broadband networks, has expanded to 16 channels of special interest video programming for free internet TV.
TV4U Western programming, which includes Bonanza, Wagon Train, and the Rifleman, can now be seen on www.westerntv4u.com. TV4U detective programming, which includes Dragnet, Dick Tracy and Sherlock Holmes can now be seen on www.detectivetv4u.com. TV4U Variety Programming, which includes Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, Red Skelton, and Milton Berle shows, can now be seen on www.varietytv4u.com.
TV4U Comedy programming, which includes Dick Van Dyke, Beverly Hillbillies, and Andy Griffith shows, can now be seen on www.comedytv4u.com. TV4U action shows, such as Combat, The Master, and Passport to Danger, can now be seen on www.actiontv4u.com. TV4U sports programming remains on www.sportstv4u.com.
New channels include TV4U kids programming, to be seen on www.hitopstv4u.com, TV4U travel programming on www.traveltv4u.com, and TV4U tavern style sports programming, which can be seen on www.taverntv4u.com.
Other new channels are TV4U game show programming on www.gameshowtv4u.com, E Commerce on www.shoptv4u.com, and TV4U feature films on www.tv4udriveinmovie.com.
The www.primetimetv4u.com and www.vintagetv4u.com channels plus the home www.tv4u.com channel complete the 16 channel TV4U network.
TV4U Inc. CEO Charry Kennedy said, “We are very excited to be expanding our programming selection. We have had a wonderful reaction to our classic and our current programming in our first six months of operation. Now, we’re expanding from 400 to 3,000 shows that will be available on the TV4U channels in 2007.”
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.
