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Zee Network (UK) wins Multicultural Award for competitiveness & enterprise
LONDON: At a glittering function at the Luton University on 24 November, Zee Network, UK, won the leadership in best practice award (Small and Medium Enterprise (SME)) at the first ever Multicultural Awards for Competitiveness and Enterprise 2003 (MACE).
The awards took place at the Putteridge Bury Conference Centre were attended by the Mayor of Luton and leading luminaries from various business houses and were part of the University’s 10th Anniversary celebrations.
Zee Network (UK) CEO Sunil Rohra was delighted to receive the award, sponsored by UK Trade and Investment, from former Conservative party stalwart, Michael Heseltine, who was the chief guest.
“We have always been in the forefront in promoting multiculturalism through our programmes as well as through various events. This award is perhaps, a testimony to Zee Network’s hard work through out these nine years in building bridges and bringing together a diverse community,” said Rohra after receiving the award.
The judges for this prestigious event included Professor Alan Barell of Cambridge Worldwide Associates, Ram Gidoomal, CBE and Dr Elizabeth Hill of China Business Solutions.
Winners on the night also included supermarket giant ASDA for “Diversity Company of the year” and Channel 4 for “Diversity in Business.”
Sponsors of the inaugural MACE awards which was organised by Kinlock Communications included the DTI, GO-East, EEDA, Learning & Skills Council, UK Trade & Investment, Business Link, HSBC and Luton Borough Council.
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.
