News Broadcasting
NewsX bags Red Ink Awards for excellence in Journalism
MUMBAI: NewsX, one of the fastest growing English News Channels won the 5th Mumbai Press Club Red Ink Awards for Excellence in Journalism-2015. At a grand ceremony held on Thursday, 30th April in Mumbai, the award in the ‘Lifestyle and Entertainment – Television category’ was bestowed upon Jujhar Singh, senior executive producer, NewsX for his show ‘Art Talk’.
‘Art Talk’, the weekly prime time show on NewsX, is one of the most popular talk shows dedicated to art in the english news genre that profiles India’s top musicians, dancers, artists and photographers and the best emerging talents who have dominated and patronized their respective forms of art.
‘Press Club Awards for Excellence in Journalism’, better known as the ‘Red Ink’ awards, instituted by The Press Club, Mumbai, celebrate exemplary works in Print, Broadcast and Online Journalism. The objective is to recognize and promote the best practices among journalists and encourage quality writing, path-breaking stories and high ethical standards in Indian Journalism.
Speaking on this achievement, Kartikeya Sharma, Managing Director, iTV Network, said, “I congratulate the entire team of Art Talk for their relentless efforts and undying commitment that made the show a great success. At NewsX, our endeavour is to bring innovation and freshness to our programming content and this award stands as a testimony to that promise.”
Jujhar Singh, senior executive producer and host of the show said, “Art talk has set a benchmark in the News industry with its distinctive content and format. No other channel in the genre has a show solely dedicated to art and culture. The team Art Talk is thankful to Mumbai press club for recognizing our efforts and strengthening our resolve to bring in more exclusive programming for our viewers.”
News Broadcasting
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.
