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2014 Aircel Chennai open production awarded to sportzworkz
MUMBAI: Well known sports production house Sportzworkz has been chosen yet again to produce the live telecast of the 2014Aircel Chennai Open ATP tennis event. The tournament has been produced by Sportzworkzfor the last 4 years and they have been signed on for another 3 years till 2016.
Ashu Jindal the COO of IMG-Reliance said. “The Aircel Chennai Open has worked with Sportzworkz since the tournament’s 2010 edition and we are delighted to extend this association for a further three years. We are confident they will continue to provide a world class telecast for India and South Asia’s only ATP event.”
The AircelChennai Open will take place this year from December 30, 2013 to January 5, 2014 and will be telecast on STAR Sports.
The player field for the Aircel Chennai Open 2014 will see an impressive line-up of both Indian and International players, including world number 8 StanislasWawrinka and defending champion JankoTipsarevic.
Sportzworkz has to its credit more than 800 hours of live programming in the last 4 years. This includes the Hockey India League in 2013, Sri Lanka Premier League in 2012, the Toyota University Cricket Championships in 2013 and the Sri Lanka-Pakistan cricket series in UAE in 2013-14. However the AircelChennai Open is very special for Sportzworkzwho have been involved with it since 2010.
Vishal Arora, Director of Sportzworkzsaid “theAircel Chennai Open is one of our favourite events since it is telecast in more than 100 countries and showcases Chennai and India as a tennis and sports destination”
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.
