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NDTV Prime brings the story behind ‘MotorHeads’
MUMBAI: Currently running on NDTV Prime is MotorHeads, a new show that is set to give you a 360 degree holistic view of the automobile industry. Anchored by Siddharth Vinayak Patankar, Editor- Auto, NDTV Group and P.S Balakrishnan, Senior Special Correspondent NDTV; the series will feature automobile industry stalwarts and senior executives, who have managed to outclass the competition and set themselves into a league of their own.
The 13 episode series airing every Wednesday at 8:30pm will see Patankar and Balakrishnan in conversation with automobile industry aficionados. MotorHeads will not only be for the auto enthusiasts, but also for every consumer who is curious to know the story that starts from the boardroom to the shiny wheels displayed behind the big glass in a swanky car showroom.
In the 6th episode coming up on Wednesday 1st July, we have a chat with Vimal Sumbly, MD, Triumph Motorcycles India at the Triumph Plant in Manesar. Why do they roll out just 5 bikes a day, how did they select their range for India and why does the word ‘handmade’ mean the world to Triumph? Find out!
Some more prominent automobile industry stalwarts will feature on the show as it goes along.
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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.
