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CNBC-TV18, in association with IBM, organizes an evening of ‘Building Cognitive Enterprises’ with eminent speakers from Tata Steel and Aditya Birla
MUMBAI: CNBC-TV18, in association with IBM, hosted a special evening on June 20, 2019 for industry leaders on Building Cognitive Enterprises showcasing Global and Indian AI stories, which will help the entrepreneurs plan and run their businesses effectively. As the tech industry is booming and bringing in new technologies, like Artificial Intelligence IOT, Blockchain, Automation and 5G, companies need to keep up with these trends as their combined impact will reshape their business.
The evening brought together the best experts from around the world to share how AI can transform and reinvent one’s business into a Cognitive Enterprise. The event gave a chance to the experts to share what they learned by working in the industry and shaping, evolving an organization towards its success.
This event witnessed some renowned speakers as it was attended by the Key note speaker Karan Bajwa, Managing Director, IBM India; Shereen Bhan, Managing Editor, CNBC-TV18 along with some esteemed speakers like T.V. Narendran, MD & CEO – Tata Steel; Vibha Padalkar, MD & CEO – HDFC Life; Meenakshi Vajpai, CIO, Vodafone; Deepak Sharma – CDO, Kotak Mahindra Bank; Sunil Bajpai, Principal Advisor, TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India); Praveen Shrikhande, CDO – Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail and many more.
Commenting on this Shereen Bhan, Managing Editor, CNBC-TV18 said, “This association is for the welfare of many upcoming entrepreneurs and leaders who are looking for guidance from experts in the industry. Preparing for the changes that will define them in the years to come, they aim to overcome difficulties with regards to organizational changes and outlining how their strategies are different from their competitors. This event by CNBC-TV18 serves as a medium where experts share what they’ve learnt about shaping and taking an organization forward. Such knowledge sharing is the need of the hour for businesses to further expand and take advantage of new possibilities.”
CNBC-TV18 has actively been involved in activities which raises awareness about trending and prevalent issues in the industry. With information on recent happenings, they enlighten their audience and share solutions from various industry veterans to educate their viewers, resulting in a more well-informed society.
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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.
