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Best Innovations in Telecom, Internet, Media and Edutainment (TIME) recognized in 4th Aegis Graham Bell Awards 2013 in New Delhi
NEW DELHI : Aegis Graham Bell Awards 2013 India’s largest and the only award in field of TIME (Telecom, Internet, Media and Edutainment) was held on 25th October at NDMC Convention center in New Delhi. The awards honored the best innovations in the field of TIME. This award was initiated by Aegis School of Business and Telecom & Convergence India, supported by COAI (Cellular Operators Association of India), mUniversity as Powered partner, Ontario Canada as International Partner and PwC is the Knowledge Partner for validating the awards.
On this august occasion, Mr. Rajan Mathews, Deputy General, Cellular Operator Association of India (COAI) delivered the welcome speech at the award. Mr. Sivarama Krishnan, (Exec. Dir. PwC India) explained about the rigorous and transparent methodology and selection criteria used by PWC. He spoke about the decision matrix being used to validate awards on various parameters and evaluation by prominent jury members based on the presentation given by the participating companies.
At Aegis Graham Bell Awards mUniversity launched India’s first MOOC(Massive Open Online Course). mUniversity’s online-interactive-education marketplace was made available for enterprises, academicia, government and for learners, www.muniversity.mobi.
TIME industries, media, academician and government’s eminent personalities graced the occasion with their presence.
Aegis Graham Bell Awards intends to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the fields of Telecom, Internet, Media & Edutainment, and provides recognition for path-breaking contributions by the awardees. This initiative is also intended to honor the best brains that can be groomed as leaders and scholars. This year we received over 140 nominations from over 80 companies in two jury rounds, and the nominations were evaluated by jury consisting of eminent personalities and PwC – the Knowledge Partner to validate the awards.
This initiative was also supported by Flytxt, ZohoCorp, ISIDentsu, Tikona Digital Services, Aegis TV, Freshersworld.com, Wimax Forum, mUniveristy, Telecom Era, Telecom Lead, General Daily, Digital Terminal, Telecom Talk, Telecom Watch, Offeradda, Techadda, Vijaychowk.com, My Mobile, Walking Media, Telecom Uncovered, Communication Today, TelecomBlogs, Telecom India Daily, CIOL, PCQuest, & Light Reading India.
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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.
