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Watch out for Miss Lashkara on 15 December
Reminiscent India Television's Miss Lashkara 2001 Beauty Contest reaches a climax on 5 December in Ludhiana, where 20 contestants will slug it out for the beauty title.
The event will be telecast on the Lashkara channel on 15 December at 7:30 pm. An enthusiastic 45 contestants participated in the preliminary rounds of the contest, held in Himachal Pradesh. The selection criteria included personality, poise, confidence, talent and ability to communicate in a clear manner. According to RI officials, participants hailed from even small towns like Moga and Kapurthala.
Currently, the 20 finalists are undergoing thorough grooming in personality and presentation skills. Special category contests will be held on 30 November as a sort of prelude to the finale. These include the Anchor Toothpaste Miss Beautiful Smile and the Weight Care Miss Perfect 10. Then in Jalandhar there will be the Kesh Amrut Miss Beautiful Hair. The Hamdard Safi Miss Beautiful Skin will be conducted at Lilly Resorts on December 3.
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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.
