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CNBC-TV18 Autocar Car contest -Guess the ‘car of the year’ and drive it home!
Mumbai, January 4, 2006: CNBC-TV18 and Autocar India is giving every car lover a once in a lifetime opportunity to win and drive away with the CNBC-TV18 Autocar Car of the Year by participating in the special ‘Guess The Car Of The Year’ contest.
In view of the fast approaching CNBC-TV18 Autocar Auto Awards ’06, which will be announced at a grand ceremony in New Delhi on January 11, 2006, CNBC-TV18 has announced a first-of-its-kind contest calling all car lovers who would like to try their luck deciding which Car should win the CNBC-TV18 Car of the Year Awards.
To participate in the ‘Guess The Car Of The Year’ contest:
• Log on to www.moneycontrol.com and choose one out of the six
contenders listed
Or
• SMS ‘COTY’ to 2622 and follow instructions to choose among the
contenders
The contest ensures that the lucky winner drives away with the Car of the Year 2006.
Participants will need to choose from among the six contenders competing for the ‘Car of the Year Award 2006’ which are:
• Maruti Udyog – Swift
• Hyundai – Sonata Embera
• Hyundai – Tucson
• Ford – Fiesta
• Toyota – Innova
• Skoda Auto – Laura
The most prestigious of the Auto Awards the ‘Car of the Year Award 2006’ puts to test the latest cars in India to arrive at a car that satisfies all customer needs.
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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.
