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Cinemascapes 2013: A pioneering event to promote Cinema Tourism
The Film & Television Producers Guild of India Ltd. (“Guild”) upholds the growing recognition to the concept of ‘cinematic tourism’ based on the principle – “Films act as catalysts to encourage the audience for visiting locations showcased on screen thereby promoting travel & tourism”. Hence, the Guild has been providing its firm support as an Anchor Partner to a much needed initiative on cinematic tourism aptly called “Cinemascapes” organized by Cross Section Media Pvt. Ltd., specialists in travel, tourism and hospitality communications industry.
The 7th edition of Cinemascapes is scheduled to be held in Hotel Novotel, Juhu Beach, Mumbai on 19th & 20th October 2013.
Whilst expressing his views on this event Mukesh Bhatt, President of the Film and Television Producers Guild of India said “Cinemascapes has emerged as a viable platform for stakeholders from tourism and film/television industries to brainstorm on important matters of mutual interest and utilise the take backs of the event to broaden their long term perspective”. Film Guild’s senior member and the renowned Director & Producer Ramesh Sippy stated that “Tourism Boards want people to fall in love with those very landscapes and visit their country. It makes sense to work together.” Cross Section Media head honcho & Cinemascapes founder Navin Berry said “This is our seventh edition and we have some excellent partnerships behind us, to ensure the best ever show this year”. He further added that apart from the excellent support from the Film Guild, we also have Confederation of India Industry (CII) to support this event along with Ernst & Young (E&Y) as a knowledge partner.
This 2 day conclave entails participation from Indian & Overseas tourism boards, location/facilities providers to showcase the beauty of their locales along with the infrastructural facilities and tax incentives available. It also offers interactive sessions/panel discussions followed by an Awards ceremony felicitating films, TV serials, Ad Films which depicted the wonderful attributes of locales in India and across the globe.
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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.
