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News18 Tamil Nadu announces the third edition of Magudam Awards
News18 Tamil Nadu is once again proud to present the 3rd edition of our flagship initiative the 'Magudam Awards 2019’. Magudam meaning “crown” in Tamil is an Awards platform for celebrating glory of achievement and excellence.
Therebythe awards will be a unique platform to acknowledge and celebrate excellence in the field of Sports, Business, Arts & Literature, Entertainment, Social Service and Science & Technology. These individuals and organisations have worked relentlessly to create a difference in society and their outstanding success stories have made the state of Tamil Nadu proud.
The award distinguishes itself by celebrating not only exemplary individuals and their achievements but also the ideas that have inspired the state and impacted our lives.
The awards adhere to a transparent and robust selection procedure that includes the News18 Editorial Board drawing up a list of nominees, further leading to the final selection of winners by a Jury comprising a select group of distinguished personalities.
Juries
Padma Shri. SudhaRagunathan, Singer
Mr. D. Jayakumar, State Minister
Mr. J Jeyaranjan, Economist
Mrs. Gautami, Actress
Mr. karupalaniappan, Orator & Director
Mr. Suresh Mahalingam, Ex- CEO & MD, Tata AIA
Mr. Vasanthabalan, Director
Mr. Yugabharathi, Writter&Lyrisist
Special Guests participated on 18th October at ITC Grand Chola
Hon’bleDr.TamilisaiSoundararajan, Governor of Telangana
Mr. Mamooty, Actor
Mr. Kamal Hassan, Actor
Mr. Nagarajan, M.D, Ramraj Cotton
Mrs. KushbooSundar, Actor
Mr. Vijay sethupathi, Actor
Ms. Aiswariya Rajesh, Actor
Mrs. Gowthami, Actress
A K Viswanathan, IPS
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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.
