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CNBC-TV18 launches ‘LIFE ETC’
MUMBAI: CNBC-TV18, one of the leading business news channels in the country is launching a new weekly show titled ‘LIFE ETC.’. The show is an attempt to understand and highlight the mind and driving force behind the young and aspirational entrepreneurs of the startup ecosystem in an interactive, fun and light-hearted manner. Going beyond the intricacies of business and its operations, the show aims to explore the person behind the business and bring to light the concealed story of their passion, struggles, and success. The show released on 7th November and airs every Thursday at 10 pm, on Saturday at 10:30 pm and twice on Sunday at 1 pm and 8:30 pm.
Elevating the personalized quotient, the free-wheeling chat show that will spill some interesting secrets and stories in an ‘Out-of-studio’ format taking place at a location that holds significant relevance to the interviewee’s life. In a special segment, LIFE ETC. will bring special guests (mentors/spouses/parent et al.) from the life of these business icons that have played a significant role in their success story. Standing out from the rest, those at the helm of startups have always endeavored to offer something unique and different
Hosted by Anuradha SenGupta, the show promises an exemplary line-up of mettlesome, and audacious disruptors and leaders of the Indian Startup industry. The first episode will feature Mr. Yashish Dahiya, Co-founder and CEO, PolicyBazaar delving into his professional laurels and a personal milestone in a never-seen-before manner.
Commenting on the launch, Network18 CEO – English & Business News Cluster Basant Dhawan said, “We are delighted to launch our show LIFE ETC.; through the show we seek to bring an immersive experience that will enable our audiences to know about the masters of the Indian startup space. The show goes beyond the business and brings to fore the personal-stories chronicling the highs and lows, and the driving factors of the stalwarts from the Indian Startup industry.”
Commenting on this, CNBC-TV18 Anuradha SenGupta said – “I am hoping ‘LIFE ETC.’ will add another dimension to CNBC-TV18’s extensive and pioneering coverage of the startup sector. The idea is to talk about the business of life and understand the human being who wears the founder’s hat.”
News Broadcasting
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.
