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Leading kids channel POGO, inspires Delhi kids to join Bheems Green Team
DELHI: As tradition, POGO, India’s leading kid’s channel, pulled out all the stops to ensure its annual on-ground event was an engaging, entertaining, insightful and star studded extravaganza! POGO’s Bheem’s Green Team powered by Thomas & Friends, engaged Delhi children across 2 days. The event was designed to engage kids in learning fun ways to help protect the environment through various games, workshops and performances by superhero Chhota Bheem and his friends Chutki & Kalia.
Organized by POGO, Bheem’s Green Team initiative powered by Thomas & Friends is the first of its kind “Go Green” event themed around kids’ favorite superhero, Chhota Bheem. The event undertaken at a Mall in South Delhi on November 30 and December 01, 2013 saw participation from over 5000 kids and their parents.
The event that was anchored by Ex-Miss India Rochelle Maria Rao and saw the presence of Model and Actor – Mugdha Godse and Ex-Miss India Hasleen Kaur, dignitaries from the Cycling Federation of India to support Bheem’s Green Team.
The highlight of the event was the entertaining performance by kid’s favourite superhero Chhota Bheem and his friends Chutki and Kalia who were seen shaking their leg with the divas present there.
Mr. Krishna Desai, Senior Director & Network Head – Kids, Turner International India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Every year, POGO aims to create an on-ground event that not only entertains kids but also inspires some good habits in them. This year, kids can sign up to be a part of Bheem’s Green Team and protect their environment while being creative and having fun.”
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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.
