News Broadcasting
Sahara Star Hosts Special Onam Brunch this Festive Season
MUMBAI: This Onam, Sahara Star has a special traditional treat for you. Celebrated with great gusto and joy, Onam is the biggest festival of Kerala that marks the start of the harvest season. Keeping this in mind, there will be a special brunch available on the day of the festival, 16th September ’13, complimented with all traditional favourites such as Medu Vada, Pesarattu, Avial etc.
The Brunch will be available at Earth Plate restaurant which will be adorned with intricate rangolis with urli and there will be a live magic show to keep you engaged. Chef Kshitiz and Restaurant Manager Mohd Maqsood will dish up traditional south Indian delicacies for the occasion. Live counters will be overpowered with the aroma of regional cuisine. These mouth watering treats will stay true to the flavours of Kerala and are guaranteed to leave you wanting more.
Fresh fruit juice ,Exotic mocktails & Soft drinks will be a part of the buffet. cocktails will be the main attraction while select brands of alcohol will be served.
So book the 16th of September on your calendars for the Onam buffet at Earth Plate, Sahara Star Hotel to bring in the joyous season with culinary delights and resplendent ambience
Special Onam Buffet priced at Rs.1700 + taxes for non alcoholic and Rs.1900 + taxes for alcoholic brunch.
*Aamby valley EC’s and Star Gourmet members to get 15% discount on Food & Soft Beverage. No complimentary vouchers to be accepted. No discount will be applicable for FHRAI & H&RA card members.
Time: 12:30- 3:30 pm
Date: 16th September 2013
Venue: Sahara Star
Opp. Domestic Airport,
Vile Parle (East)
Mumbai 400099
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.
