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CNBC TV18 presents 9th edition of India Business Leaders Awards 2013
MUMBAI: 2014 is perhaps the most critical year of the decade and the impending elections the most significant since independence. And this is why it becomes essential to put forth leaders who are ready to champion the change agenda, those who are strong enough to rise and lead the nation forwards.
CNBC TV18 presents India Business Leaders Awards 2013 on January 13th, 2014 at the Regal room, Trident hotel, Nariman point. The singular idea for IBLA this year is to envisage the year 2014 and to honour those poised to champion it.
The selection of winners across categories will showcase men and women who have the ability the vision the capacity to rise above the current volatility and see the long term goal, they have a global aspirations – to put india on the world map.
And since the year is as crucial as it is, we want to be able to put forth dialogues and conversations that resonate with the change agenda of the year. This is why the event opens with the jury sharing its vision for 2014 and goes into debates that detail the impact of economics, politics and business.
IBLA 2013 will be hosted in the present of top notch companies directors like, Deepak Parekh, Bimal Jalan, Arun Maira, Naina Lal Kidwai, AM Naik, KM Birla and Raghav Bahl, Nitin Paranjpe, Zia Mody, Shiv Nadar, Pratap Reddy, Vinod Rai, Satish Reddy, ISRO chairman – K Radhakrishnan, Ashok Ganguly, Soli Sorabjee, N Chandra of TCS, R Balki, Krishnakumar Natrajan, CP Gurnani, MS Unnikrishnan , Anil Jain, Sam Pitroda and Piyush Goyal of BJP, Meera Sanyal and other CEOs
On this occasion Mr. Anil UniyaL, CEO of CNBC-TV18 and CNBC AWAAZ said, “We are privileged to host the 9th edition of the CNBC-TV18 IBLA Awards as these awards recognize leaders who have out-shined in these unstable times. CNBC TV18 has constantly endeavored to bring expert analysis to its viewers and the brilliant line up of jury is testimonial to the credibility of these awards. Industry’s best would be recognized and this would be inspirational to upcoming business leaders.
These awards which will set stage for the various leaders on a global platform and envisage India on the world map.”
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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.
