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Mumbai: As we cozy up indoors this monsoon season, seeking comfort from the chilly winds and occasional cold & cough, one thing that can lift our spirits and keep us entertained is a captivating show. And if you’re subscribed to Disney+ Hotstar, you’re in for a treat! As the rain pours outside and traffic slows to a crawl, fret not, because Disney+ Hotstar has got you covered with a handpicked list of five show recommendations for five unique moods of the monsoon.

Koffee With Karan is your go-to show when you’re feeling gloomy

When you’re in a gloomy mood, Koffee With Karan is the perfect show to lift your spirits. Offering an exciting glimpse into the lives of celebrities, the show’s candid atmosphere allows stars to reveal a more vulnerable side of themselves. The infamous Rapid Fire round never fails to stir up controversies, providing endless entertainment for the audience and journalists across the country. So, grab a cup of coffee and immerse yourself in the charm of Koffee With Karan for a delightful escape from the gloom.

Ghar Waapsi – Your perfect companion for monsoon fevers

Step into the heartwarming world of Ghar Waapsi, where Shekhar’s journey back to his hometown Indore unfolds with delightful twists. As he keeps his job loss a secret from his family, the show weaves a tapestry of endearing moments and laughter. So, when cold, cough, or monsoon illness keeps you indoors, let Ghar Waapsi be your comforting escape, enveloping you in warmth and joy, making your days a little brighter.

City of Dreams: A riveting show to keep you engaged during traffic gridlock

In the gripping series City of Dreams, the sudden demise of Ashish, the rightful heir to the Gaikwad political legacy, catapults Ameya Rao Gaikwad’s rebellious daughter, Poornima, into the position of interim chief minister of Maharashtra. As you find yourself stuck in frustrating traffic jams, immerse yourself in the intriguing world of political drama, power struggles, and gripping plot twists offered by City of Dreams. Let the show transport you from the honking chaos outside to the captivating political intrigue inside, making your time in traffic an engaging and thrilling experience.

Pop Kaun? – The perfect show to enjoy during late food delivery woes

In the hilarious series ‘Pop Kaun?’, Sahil, the son of a politician, stumbles upon the shocking revelation of his adoption, setting off a comical quest to unveil his real father’s identity. As you endure the frustration of late food deliveries, let Pop Kaun brighten up your wait with riotous laughter and a series of events that keeps you on your toes. Dive into the show’s amusing escapades and immerse yourself in the journey of self-discovery, turning your late food delivery blues into an entertaining feast of joy.

The Night Manager – A captivating show to enjoy from the comfort of home

The series The Night Manager flawlessly blends style and substance, offering a stimulating experience that captivates its audience. The series takes you on a gripping journey of a cat and mouse chase between a weapons dealer and an undercover agent that is bound to keep you on the edge of your seat. So, when the raindrops dance on your windowpane, snuggle up at home and indulge in the world of The Night Manager, letting the series transport you to a new realm altogether.

Mumbai: One of the most magnificent and fierce felines, tigers shape the ecosystems in which they live, but due to hunting and loss of forest habitat and prey base, we have lost a majority of wild tigers in the last century. Warner Bros. Discovery, a purpose-driven brand, believes they must restore balance in the environment and has been actively working with World Wildlife Fund on a crucial project named C.A.T (Conserving Acres for Tigers) to safeguard these endangered species along with their habitat. Warner Bros. Discovery has persistently been working towards bringing this vision to life.

To drive a deeper understanding of these striped wild cats, watch these remarkable documentaries only on discovery+:

Looking for Sultan

This film follows the story of Sultan, tiger of Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, who vanished suddenly. Father and son wildlife filmmakers Mike and Gautam had been following and filming him, trying to put the pieces together to solve this mystery venturing out in search of a tiger named Sultan, the ruler of the Sultanpur jungles, who has been missing for some time.

Tigers: Looking For Sultan

Serial Killer At Large

A serial killing Bengal tigress is on the loose, terrorising communities in Northern India. The government enlists hunters, specialised in capturing man-eaters, to find this bloodthirsty animal. Can teams stop a man-eating Indian tigress in time?

Serial Killer Tiger At Large

Tigress Blood

The documentary follows the gripping tale of four Indian tigresses fighting for control over their territory. Although their natural instincts drive them to betray each other, their strong bond as family members keeps them together.

Tigress Blood

Wild Frank in India

Frank searches for the Bengal Tiger, one of the most endangered species on the planet, from the mountains of the North to the jungles of the South. Will he succeed in spotting the famously elusive cat?

Wild Frank In India

Tigerland

Tigerland is the Oscar-winning feature on two passionate activists who made it their mission to save the beloved and often misunderstood majestic tigers.

Tigerland

Mumbai: As per industry sources, Dhruv Dhawan is set to join Disney+ Hotstar as head of ads. He will be responsible for driving advertising revenues at Disney+ Hotstar. Will be responsible for developing the long-term vision and defining the strategic direction of the sales organisation to achieve volume targets.

Dhawan has over two decades of experience in Communications, Digital Evangelism and Consulting. He is currently the industry lead at Google for CPG and D2C brands and has taken up multiple leadership roles at Google in his nine year stint. Prior to Google, Dhruv worked with Bharti Airtel where he was responsible for the P&L management for M2M business in India.

Mumbai: The tax season is in full swing at the moment. It’s that time of the year when Indians get busy crunching numbers to file their tax returns. And, with the deadline just a few days away, there is no time to procrastinate.  To drive the message forward, Amazon miniTV in collaboration with Cleartax have come together to spread awareness about ITR filing along with their newly released web series – Half CA. A TVF (The Viral Fever) original, the series features a story of aspiring Chartered Accountants (CAs), the intricacies of cracking one of the toughest professional exams in the world and overcoming challenges.

Amazon miniTV in partnership with Cleartax has initiated a campaign to spread awareness and remind citizens to get their returns filed before the due date of 31 July. One of the lead actors of the series, Ahsaas Channa, who plays the role of an aspiring CA, recorded a video message for this collaboration where she is seen encouraging people to file their tax returns in time! This video was released to the general public via email and widely circulated through numerous social media collaborations.

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Cleartax is India’s most preferred way to file income tax returns. Cleartax offers pre-fill of ITR, auto computation of capital gains and supports every type of ITR form and every type of income which is required to be reported, including gains and losses from virtual digital assets.

Cleartax founder and CEO Archit Gupta said, “With this collaboration with Amazon miniTV, we aim to reach a wider audience and drive the urgency of filing their returns in time. On Cleartax people can complete their tax filing process easily and quickly, we have automated large parts of the ITR, super simplifying the filing process.”  

Amazon miniTV business head Aruna Daryanani said “At Amazon miniTV, our endeavor has always been to offer engaging and unique stories to viewers across India. This association with Clear Tax allows us to drive a unique and relevant collaboration to remind Indians about filing their tax returns in time. Post that, they can sit back and enjoy our new show Half CA by TVF for free!”

Half CA is streaming exclusively on Amazon miniTV, which you can watch for free on the Amazon shopping app and on Fire TV.

Mumbai: Despite the numerous challenges, lack of resources and hurdles in life, champions and go-getters have achieved great heights in their respective domains. This has been the result of sheer resilience and a never-give-up attitude. To honour their dedication towards excelling in different fields.

IndiaDotcom Digital Pvt Ltd (formerly known as Zee Digital) is all set for the Season 2 of Zee National Achievers Awards 2023, the event is an exclusive platform that aims to acknowledge the exceptional efforts of individuals, groups, and organizations who have made significant contributions over the past year. This grand star-studded event will be graced by Chief Guest- Arvind Kejriwal, (chief minister of Delhi), Indian playback singer – Kumar Sanu and a special appearance of bollywood celebrity – Nushrratt Bharuccha. The event will also be attended by Industry stalwarts across different sectors.

The game changers of India will be rewarded awards under various categories spread across auto, retail, estates, health, e-commerce, FMCG, hospitality, start-ups, fashion, jewellery etc. The nomination entries will be reviewed by industry experts. Season 2 of Zee National Achievers Awards 2023 will provide national recognition to the potential entrepreneurs and indomitable leaders who have created a better tomorrow through their intelligence, diligence and path-breaking performance.

IndiaDotcom Digital Pvt Ltd CRO – Digital Shridhar Mishra said, “We, at IDPL acknowledge the fact that achievements of today are the stepping stones towards a brighter future. Through the National Achievers Awards 2023, we have been felicitating & honouring visionaries for their outstanding contributions to Brand India and society, at large.”

Zee Media Corporation Ltd marketing head Anindya Khare, further highlighted, “It is a moment of great pride for the entire nation to celebrate the achievements of game changers. After the success of the inaugural edition of the National Achievers Awards, Zee Media is excited to roll out the second season with the sole purpose of applauding the great work done by solopreneurs, individuals and leaders across different sectors. We hope that this platform will ensure maximum stakeholder engagement in understanding and expanding the business vision of Zee Media.”

About IndiaDotcom Digital Pvt Ltd: IndiaDotcom Digital Private Limited (formerly Zee Digital) is one of India’s leading media technology companies with a strong presence in the news, information and entertainment genres. It is India’s second largest Digital Entity touching more than 350 million monthly users and owns 30 plus digital properties including India.com, Zee news, Zee Business, Zee Hindustan, WION news, Bollywoodlife.com and more

Mumbai: Amazon miniTVs popular tete-a-tete, By Invite Only spiralled on a humorous roller coaster with candid revelations on the comic content and the theatre space. The Gen Z centric chat show featured renowned comedian, Sumukhi Suresh and popular artist Gopal Dutt this week. The show was full of hilarious and doses of loose-lipped laughter.

Sumukhi reminisced about the pandemic days and expressed contrasting the time then vs now. She said, “It’s a great year and I am also very hopeful as a person. I am very lucky that the pandemic got over as I got to go out. While people said they preferred staying home, I was happy I got to go out, work, meet new people and hopefully, it’s all coming back to normal.”

Echoing Sumukhi’s enthusiasm on the post-pandemic independence, Gopal admitted, “It is going well. The world has opened up again. You can meet people. Live shows are happening, which is great.”

Renil further asked a question about Sumukhi’s opinion on her presence in the industry, to which Sumukhi candidly replied by saying, “The question would be ‘How does it feel to be a female comedian?’ But I get it. I understand why they ask me this question about female comedians, inspiring more women to come into the field of comedy.”

On the flip side, Gopal remarked, “Before, a lot of people used to ask what is the difference between theatre and acting. Slowly, a lot of theatre actors are coming into films. Since this question has been asked to a lot of people, the audience knows the difference.”

By Invite Only is produced by The Zoom Studios and the episode is now streaming on Amazon miniTV for free, available within Amazon’s shopping app and Fire TV.

Mumbai: The world has seen the rise of Hallyu felt the undeniable power of K-pop, and now it’s time for a fan to take centre stage. With a mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world (including K-pop fans of all ages), Booking.com is introducing the Ultimate K-pop Experience in Seoul to bring the biggest K-pop fan dreams to life like never before and inspire a memorable travel experience for its customers. From diehard K-pop fans cheering through multiple comebacks to newer stans who have only recently fallen under the spell of K-pop’s infectious beats, this once-in-a-lifetime experience will make it fun and easy for fans to explore the birthplace of K-pop: Seoul, South Korea. 

Only one lucky pair of guests from across the globe will be able to book this exciting experience and be flown to Seoul, where their extraordinary journey into the world of K-pop will unfold. Their exclusive access begins with a two-night stay at the Executive Producer Suite at RYSE, Autograph Collection – a haven typically reserved only for the biggest stars. 

From coveted front-row seats at the live music show, M COUNTDOWN, to a private idol makeover led by celebrity hair and makeup artists, every moment of the Ultimate K-pop Experience has been meticulously crafted to ensure guests will live and breathe the essence of everything K-pop culture has to offer.

About the stay

Located in the vibrant Hongdae district, guests will receive the ultimate K-pop star treatment with their stay at RYSE’s Executive Producer Suite, featuring the trendy Y2K aesthetic, a dazzling private stage for guests to belt their favourite K-songs in their version of a ‘noraebang’ (karaoke room), and even an in-suite hot food station featuring their Korean favourites like ramyeon and tteokbokki, to take room service to the next level. 

Booking.com has also teamed up with none other than K-pop sensation, KANGDANIEL, to add the finishing touches to the experience with exclusive fan treatment – including autographed albums and personalised recorded content by KANGDANIEL himself.

“I’m thrilled to join forces with Booking.com to bring K-pop fans an experience they will never forget. Together, we’ll showcase the very best of K-pop and all the incredible things Seoul has to offer. Travelling brings me pure happiness and a whole new level of inspiration, and I can’t wait to share that joy with my fans,“ said KANGDANIEL.  

How to book 

K-pop fans in India should set their alarms for 7 August 2023 at 6.30 a.m. IST (10 a.m. KST), in anticipation of when the Ultimate K-pop Experience will be up for grabs on Booking.com. The stay will take place from 31 August to 2 September 2023 and is priced at an incredible USD$25.07 (INR 2056.28) as a special nod to KANGDANIEL’s debut on 25 July 2019. Celebrating the diversity of booking options and travel experiences, ranging from local attractions and transportation options like rental cars and flights available on Booking.com, this unique stay is just one of the many unforgettable experiences available on the platform. 

This experience will include 

Flights, airport and local transfers, and all local transportation to and from attractions and activities  

A two-night stay at the Executive Producer Suite at RYSE, Autograph Collection, including USD $250 in credits for use in the hotel 

Two front-row tickets and VIP treatment at a live music show, M COUNTDOWN

A head-to-toe K-pop makeover with professional hair and make-up artists who work with K-pop idols and celebrities, from IU and Lee Seunggi to members of Girls Generation and Kep1er, done in the comfort of the suite 

A photoshoot to follow the makeover, and a printed photo book to take home as a keepsake 

A private dance lesson with YN Company to master the hottest new K-pop choreography

Signed albums and exclusive, personalised recorded content from KANGDANIEL

And more!

“Music and travel go hand in hand and K-pop is undoubtedly a big pull for travellers as part of South Korea’s appeal. With our Ultimate K-pop Experience, we wanted to celebrate the amazing ways the Korean wave can inspire memorable and unique travel memories via its beloved food, local experiences and of course, K-pop. The stay also gives guests a taste of how easy it is to explore their favourite cities with Booking.com, whether it’s finding surprising and wonderful stays, or tapping into local cultures with unique experiences,” said Laura Houldsworth, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Booking.com.

Mumbai: This year FIFA+ will be available on five new connected TV apps: Samsung TV, LG, VIDAA, Amazon Fire, and Android TV, and five new FAST channel platforms: Samsung TV Plus, LG Channels, VIDAA Channels, The Roku Channel and Rakuten TV. This announcement is a landmark development as now more fans around the globe will enjoy the immersive and original content offered by FIFA+.  

With a wide range of Originals, live broadcasts, and an extensive archive, FIFA+ has become a global hub for the beautiful game, and now, with this association the platform will be on the home screens of millions globally as the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 continues. Content from the tournament is available across the platform – including interviews, highlights, full match replays after 24 hours in select territories, and more – while more than 50 countries including Brazil, Japan and The Netherlands can enjoy live broadcasts of the matches.

“We are excited to bring FIFA+ to fans through these connected TV apps and FAST channel platforms, extending our reach and making football more accessible to a wider audience,” said FIFA’s director of strategy, digital and FIFA+ Charlotte Burr. “Our goal is to connect fans from every corner of the world and provide them with unrivalled access to the sport they love. This expansion is a significant step towards achieving that vision and bringing the beautiful game to everyone. Every innovation we make is rooted in growing the game, and we want to thank all the CTV and FAST platforms for their support in making this happen. FIFA is committed to using digital platforms to create an inclusive and immersive football experience for all.”

This announcement follows FIFA+’s incredible first year, which saw unprecedented growth and engagement. The platform welcomed 211 million unique users for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, alongside a staggering 190 million views on match recaps, captivating fans with expertly curated highlights. The entire FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 archive was released on the platform earlier this month, alongside a ground-breaking women’s football documentary, All Roads Lead Down Under – one of FIFA+’s most ambitious Original storytelling projects yet.