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Asianet News to air special programmes for Onam
MUMBAI: Asianet news, the top of the line news channel in the state, is ready to celebrate Onam with a varied range of special programmes. Sticking on to its multifaceted approach, the channel is coming up with ten Onam special programmes, ranging from the history of the festival to how demonitisation and GST has affected the celebration. The programmes would be telecast on every day from Atham to Thiruvonam at 7.30pm.
On 28 August, Churamirangum Onam (Onam depending Neighbors )traces the root of flowers and vegetables coming from Gudallur and finds it market in Kozhikkode. Bhoomiyude velicham(The new culture of agriculture), a program by the state award winning C. Anoop, would give us an insight on pesticide free onam and also would introduce some of the best organic farmers in the state. The program is to be telecast on 29 August.
Majority of the keralites would never think of a non vegetarian sadya for Onam. But for the people in the North Malabar region, the sadya would be incomplete without a non vegetarian dish. The program Onnalla,Randonam(Two Onams) will take you through the food culture of the malabar region during Onam and also through their Onam celebration,which is less familiar to the rest of the Keralites. The programme will be telecast on 30 08 17.
Business Onam, would have in detail how demonatisation and GST have affected the common man and thereby their celebrations. (31 08 17)
Teen age national celebrities Vaishnav and Yumna will be featured in a rare appearance of both. These singers will perform and engage in a chat show named Pattupookkalam (Flowers of songs) 0n (01 09 17).
Karyastanillatha Onam , a film based programme looks into the state of film in after the industry after Dileep’s arrest and also new releases sans popular hero.
Chat shows, one with the young politicians and another with the young officers in the administrative service are also in the line. A travelouge through the woods by a group of women photographers would also be a special onam treat to the viewers.Pen Camera, (Women with camera) 02 09 17,9.30 pm
Malayalathinte Youvanam, (Evergreen Malayalam) to be telecast on Thiruvonam, will have the veteran writer M.T.Vasudevan Nair sharing his thoughts and memories of Onam with M G Radhakrishnan, Editor of Asianet News.
With a wide variety of programs getting ready down the lane, the viewers could sit back and enjoy this Onam season with their all time favourite news channel, Asianet news.
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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.
