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FYI TV18 presents a tribute to the unsung culinary hero who put Italian food on the world map with ‘The Cook Who Changed Our Lives’, this October
MUMBAI: FYI TV18 has famous TV Chef, Nigella Lawson introducing the world to her mentor, the delightful, 91-year-old, Anna Del Conte. The one-hour special reveals why Anna is considered the pioneer of Italian cooking in England. As a young woman, she moved to Great Britain after World War II, and found the country to be a culinary wasteland. Anna missed the flavours of her home in Milan, and set about recreating the magic in her new country. Her popular cookbooks are credited with bringing authentic Italian food to kitchens across Britain, and the world.
Surveys show that Italian food has become a global favourite, and given the immense popularity of pasta, pizza and mozzarella, that’s hardly a surprise. Robust Italian flavours have even found synergy with Indian taste buds, infusing our cultural identity with Italy’s biggest cultural export. India’s No. 1 Lifestyle Channel, FYI TV18 is homing in on the socio-cultural trend by bringing its viewers a great-looking, engaging story, told exceedingly well.
In this one-hour special, Nigella Lawson meets and cooks with the godmother of Italian food, the witty Anna Del Conte. The show is peppered with personal stories, cherished recipes, and insight into Britain’s changing culinary landscape. Along with super-fan Nigella, the narrative is taken forward by an eclectic mix of contributors, and some of the world’s top chefs, like Antonio Carluccio, Hugh Fearnley-Whitingstall, and Angela Hartnett.
Intimate and revealing at the same time, ‘The Cook Who Changed Our Lives’ is more than just a food show. It is a celebration of Italian food and an unsung culinary hero who changed the way we eat. Watch the premiere of ‘The Cook Who Changed Our Lives’ on Tuesday, 8th October, at 9 PM, only on FYI TV18.
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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.
