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Workshops to address CAS in Mumbai, Delhi
MUMBAI: Confusion may still shroud the actual implementation of conditional access in the country, but the industry cannot be faulted for not trying its bit to clear the air.
At least two workshops have been called by cable operators’ organisations and allied institutions in Delhi and Mumbai in February to focus attention on the issue of CAS and its implications, overt and otherwise. The Satellite & Cable TV Guide has organised the SCaT Bombay Workshop on 18-19 February at the Taj Land’s End, Bandstand.
The exhaustive 12 session workshop will cover issues like addressability and different addressable systems, subscriber management systems, set top box specifications, fibre optic systems, digital CATV, convergence and the Headend in the Sky project. The workshop, say organisers, will have experts answering participants’ queries and providing factual information and system details not easily available to a player in the cable industry.
The Avishkar Business Network in New Delhi too, is organising a ‘Cable TV ki Nai Disha’, a conference and workshop that will be held on 15 February in New Delhi and will cover states like Punjab, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Delhi and Rajasthan. According to the organisers, the workshop is a part of a series of conferences to be held all over the country to familiarise professionals and entrepreneurs with the implications of CAS. In the first session, the four metros, Bangalore and Hyderabad are to be covered.
Speakers will cover issues ranging from network upgrading, pay channel solutions, FTA channels promotions, fiber optics, fibre to home and software (SMS/SAS).
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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.
