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Yahoo! Movies expands coverage of Academy Awards
LOS ANGELES: Yahoo! Movies which claims to be the Number one movie site on the Web has announced the launch of its comprehensive coverage of the 2003 Academy Awards (http://movies.yahoo.com/oscars).
Yahoo! Movies brings fans complete coverage of the biggest awards show of the year. In India the show airs live on 24 March on Star Movies the day after the world cup gets over.
Yahoo!’s coverage will include up-to-the-minute news updates, Red Carpet celebrity photo galleries and several awards-related games including the fourth annual Awards Challenge, which provides Yahoo! users with the tools to create their own Oscar pool with friends and family.
Yahoo! Movies will countdown to the big night with extensive photo galleries of past ceremonies and in-depth information on every movie and nominee category, including select trailers and video clips from nominated films. Fans that have not caught all of the performances up for awards can also get in the know on Yahoo! Movies with biographies, photos, video clips and reviews on every nominee.
On Oscar night, movie fans can stay tuned to Yahoo! Movies for real-time coverage of Red Carpet arrivals, updates on the winners in each category, Awards Challenge results and photos from the biggest post-awards parties.
The musical Chicago leads the Oscar pack with 13 nominations followed by Martin Scorceces Gangs of New York with 10 nominations.
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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.
