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  • Animal Planet ropes in Sonakshi Sinha for tiger conservation campaign

    Animal Planet ropes in Sonakshi Sinha for tiger conservation campaign

    MUMBAI: Animal Planet has launched fifth annual campaign to protect and conserve the tiger population in India with actress Sonakshi Sinha as the face of the campaign.

    As part of Animal Planet’s 2016 ‘Where Tigers Rule’ campaign, the channel will offer viewers a peek into the lives, habitats, behaviour of various tiger species from 1 March every day at 9 pm.

    Tweaking a popular dialogue from one of her films for this campaign, Sinha said, “Danger se darr nahi lagta, endangered se lagta hai.”

    The campaign will bring captivating stories of tigers – their co-existence with humans, the threatening environment and the conservation efforts of leading experts from India and around the world. It has been filmed in breathtaking landscapes located in India’s forests, grasslands and protect reserves, including Madhya Pradesh’s Kanha and Bandhavgarh National Parks, Uttarakhand’s Jim Corbett National Park, Rajasthan’s Sariska and Ranthambore National Parks, West Bengal’s Sunderbans, and Maharashtra’s Tadoba.

    Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific EVP and general manager – South Asia Rahul Johri said, “My entire team feels deeply gratified that the tiger population in India has increased in the last few years. The campaign attempts to bring attention to the imminent danger to tigers and to sensitise millions of viewers through breathtaking programming. We are ecstatic that we have made a small and vital contribution. The challenge is far from over and we will continue to invest our resources and energy and lead the campaign from the front.”

    Expressing the true passion for wildlife Sinha added, “I feel fortunate that I can participate in this wonderful cause and be a change agent. I believe that humans have to respect other species and their habitats and adapt to co-exist. My parents took me to a national park to see a tiger and I would certainly love to take my children one day and show them this magnificent creature.”

  • Animal Planet connected fans with animal kingdom on FB

    Animal Planet connected fans with animal kingdom on FB

    MUMBAI: This month, with love and romance in the air, brands bring out innovative campaigns to make emotional connect with their consumers. 

    Breaking away from the cliché of roses and chocolates, this Valentine’s Day, Animal Planet celebrated the most pristine form of love and together in the wilderness.  Building its new digital campaign, Animal Planet connected its fans with the animal kingdom on Facebook.  The channel, through its most wonderful collection of wildlife photographs invited fans to express their love.

    Animal Planet admirers could pick their favourite valentine card and dedicate it to their loved ones by tagging them in the comments or by sharing it on their wall heart emoticon ?#?AnimalValentineCard.

    Commenting on the digital initiative, Discovery Networks EVP and GM Asia-Pacific Rahul Johri said, “Animal Planet celebrates the bond between animals and humans through it gripping content.  Valentine’s Day is a great occasion to communicate this relationship and rejoice with its viewers. #AnimalValentineCard is a unique digital initiative and viewers have responded to it with supreme response.”

  • Animal Planet connected fans with animal kingdom on FB

    Animal Planet connected fans with animal kingdom on FB

    MUMBAI: This month, with love and romance in the air, brands bring out innovative campaigns to make emotional connect with their consumers. 

    Breaking away from the cliché of roses and chocolates, this Valentine’s Day, Animal Planet celebrated the most pristine form of love and together in the wilderness.  Building its new digital campaign, Animal Planet connected its fans with the animal kingdom on Facebook.  The channel, through its most wonderful collection of wildlife photographs invited fans to express their love.

    Animal Planet admirers could pick their favourite valentine card and dedicate it to their loved ones by tagging them in the comments or by sharing it on their wall heart emoticon ?#?AnimalValentineCard.

    Commenting on the digital initiative, Discovery Networks EVP and GM Asia-Pacific Rahul Johri said, “Animal Planet celebrates the bond between animals and humans through it gripping content.  Valentine’s Day is a great occasion to communicate this relationship and rejoice with its viewers. #AnimalValentineCard is a unique digital initiative and viewers have responded to it with supreme response.”

  • Discovery to premiere ‘India’s Frontier Railways’ on 11 February

    Discovery to premiere ‘India’s Frontier Railways’ on 11 February

    MUMBAI: Discovery Channel is all geared up to premiere a tale of international trains connecting Indian, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh. The series titled as India’s Frontier Railways will premiere on 11 February 2016 and will air every Thursday at 9 pm.

    The three-part series explores the journey of passengers on the international trains through their heart-warming stories of reunion, cultures, history and travel across borders.

    Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific EVP and GM-South Asia Rahul Johri said, “Discovery Channel is delighted to present the incredible history of India’s cross border trains and their significant role in connecting the people and the nations. The audience will have a heart-warming viewing experience as they will get the opportunity to watch the three trains traverse through India’s borders in Nepal, Pakistan and Bangladesh.”

    The one-hour long episode will offer viewers a first-account narration of people whose work, travel and lives are entwined with these international trains

    The first episode is on Maitree Express, which connects India and Bangladesh, taking 12 hours to make the 392 km journey from Kolkata to Dhaka. On both sides, people speak the same language, share a history and they all love fish. The episode will take the viewers through a journey that unites Bengal.

    The Last Train in Nepal will showcase the train that crosses the border between India and Nepal along a line that runs for 20 miles from Janakpur to the Indian junction of Jaynagar. It will also reveal how the line is now under threat of closure following a starvation of funds from the Indian government, which has left the train and the track in a state of disrepair. This episode will showcase the community alongside the border and railway workers who are struggling every day to keep their train and their hopes alive.

    The third episode of the series is on The Samjhauta Express, a unique and heart-warming film that reconnects families, cultures and history. Viewers will get to see Bilal and his father who are seeking medical treatment in India, along with hockey champion Rahat Khan who is travelling to play an international match. This episode will also highlight on Guru Nanak’s birthday wherein the railway runs special train across the border to the Guru’s birthplace in Pakistan.

  • Discovery to premiere ‘India’s Frontier Railways’ on 11 February

    Discovery to premiere ‘India’s Frontier Railways’ on 11 February

    MUMBAI: Discovery Channel is all geared up to premiere a tale of international trains connecting Indian, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh. The series titled as India’s Frontier Railways will premiere on 11 February 2016 and will air every Thursday at 9 pm.

    The three-part series explores the journey of passengers on the international trains through their heart-warming stories of reunion, cultures, history and travel across borders.

    Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific EVP and GM-South Asia Rahul Johri said, “Discovery Channel is delighted to present the incredible history of India’s cross border trains and their significant role in connecting the people and the nations. The audience will have a heart-warming viewing experience as they will get the opportunity to watch the three trains traverse through India’s borders in Nepal, Pakistan and Bangladesh.”

    The one-hour long episode will offer viewers a first-account narration of people whose work, travel and lives are entwined with these international trains

    The first episode is on Maitree Express, which connects India and Bangladesh, taking 12 hours to make the 392 km journey from Kolkata to Dhaka. On both sides, people speak the same language, share a history and they all love fish. The episode will take the viewers through a journey that unites Bengal.

    The Last Train in Nepal will showcase the train that crosses the border between India and Nepal along a line that runs for 20 miles from Janakpur to the Indian junction of Jaynagar. It will also reveal how the line is now under threat of closure following a starvation of funds from the Indian government, which has left the train and the track in a state of disrepair. This episode will showcase the community alongside the border and railway workers who are struggling every day to keep their train and their hopes alive.

    The third episode of the series is on The Samjhauta Express, a unique and heart-warming film that reconnects families, cultures and history. Viewers will get to see Bilal and his father who are seeking medical treatment in India, along with hockey champion Rahat Khan who is travelling to play an international match. This episode will also highlight on Guru Nanak’s birthday wherein the railway runs special train across the border to the Guru’s birthplace in Pakistan.

  • TLC presents the ultimate food hunt in a new series ‘Man Finds Food’

    TLC presents the ultimate food hunt in a new series ‘Man Finds Food’

    MUMBAI: Going to a restaurant and ordering what is on the menu is passé! People in India and across the world are increasingly looking for newer, more exciting food experiences and are willing to go to great lengths to find that perfect burger, pizza or golgappa!

    TLC is a pioneer in presenting the finest lifestyle programming and ushering new trends on television ranging from travel, cuisine to makeover. Capturing the growing interest amongst Indians to discover offbeat food, TLC will premiere an appetizing new series – Man Finds Food, with renowned host Adam Richman. In the series, Adam sets off on the ultimate hunt to uncover hidden food treasures across America. Man Finds Food will premiere on 8th February and will air Monday to Thursday at 8:30 PM only on TLC.

    Man Finds Food will follow Adam Richman on his crisscrossing ride across the country to find the undiscovered delicacies in America. Occasionally nestled in locations that are nearly impossible to find, Adam and his crew will hunt down and reveal these classified creations one by one. From a ‘life-changing’ burger in LA to the best south Asian cuisine in the American Midwest, Adam and his crew traverse the length and breadth of America to find the perfect culinary creations.

    Rahul Johri, EVP and GM, South Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, said “TLC is a pioneer in presenting the best of lifestyle stories around the world from the finest travel experiences to the most bizarre cuisines.”

    In MAN FINDS FOOD, Adam scours restaurants across the US to uncover off-beat food items that only those in-the-know are able to find. With constant surprises and delicious treats in every corner of the country, this series will satisfy the taste buds of the most demanding foodie.

    Along the way, Adam talks to the creators of these dishes and connects with the locals to find out about their favourite food joints and other scrumptious secrets the towns might be harboring.

    Tune in to MAN FINDS FOOD as each episode builds up to reveal the most outlandish, delicious, off-the-menu creations, only on TLC

  • TLC presents the ultimate food hunt in a new series ‘Man Finds Food’

    TLC presents the ultimate food hunt in a new series ‘Man Finds Food’

    MUMBAI: Going to a restaurant and ordering what is on the menu is passé! People in India and across the world are increasingly looking for newer, more exciting food experiences and are willing to go to great lengths to find that perfect burger, pizza or golgappa!

    TLC is a pioneer in presenting the finest lifestyle programming and ushering new trends on television ranging from travel, cuisine to makeover. Capturing the growing interest amongst Indians to discover offbeat food, TLC will premiere an appetizing new series – Man Finds Food, with renowned host Adam Richman. In the series, Adam sets off on the ultimate hunt to uncover hidden food treasures across America. Man Finds Food will premiere on 8th February and will air Monday to Thursday at 8:30 PM only on TLC.

    Man Finds Food will follow Adam Richman on his crisscrossing ride across the country to find the undiscovered delicacies in America. Occasionally nestled in locations that are nearly impossible to find, Adam and his crew will hunt down and reveal these classified creations one by one. From a ‘life-changing’ burger in LA to the best south Asian cuisine in the American Midwest, Adam and his crew traverse the length and breadth of America to find the perfect culinary creations.

    Rahul Johri, EVP and GM, South Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, said “TLC is a pioneer in presenting the best of lifestyle stories around the world from the finest travel experiences to the most bizarre cuisines.”

    In MAN FINDS FOOD, Adam scours restaurants across the US to uncover off-beat food items that only those in-the-know are able to find. With constant surprises and delicious treats in every corner of the country, this series will satisfy the taste buds of the most demanding foodie.

    Along the way, Adam talks to the creators of these dishes and connects with the locals to find out about their favourite food joints and other scrumptious secrets the towns might be harboring.

    Tune in to MAN FINDS FOOD as each episode builds up to reveal the most outlandish, delicious, off-the-menu creations, only on TLC

  • Discovery to premiere Oprah’s ‘Belief’ in February

    Discovery to premiere Oprah’s ‘Belief’ in February

    MUMBAI: Discovery Channel is all set to premiere OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network’s television series Belief on 1 February. The seven part series will air every Monday at 9 pm.

     

    Belief depicts how people with a wide range of beliefs search for deeper meaning and connection with the world around them.

                                                     

    Narrated by Winfrey, Belief will invite viewers to witness and be moved by some of the world’s most fascinating spiritual journeys through the eyes of the believers.

      

    Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific EVP and GM-South Asia Rahul Johri said, “We are delighted to present the landmark series Belief to our viewers in India. Exploring different faiths, Belief will highlight the spiritual journeys of human beings around the world.”

     

    Belief will also showcase some Indian stories of people on their spiritual journeys including Reshma Thakkar, a young Indian-American Hindu woman from Chicago, travels to the banks of the Ganges River in India for the Kumbh Mela, joining millions at the world’s largest spiritual gathering; the story of Anju, a young woman in central India who has committed to forgo all of life’s conveniences and permanently sever ties with her family in order to be initiated as a Jain nun. The series also touches upon India and one of the world’s largest religions, Hinduism. It will share a glimpse of how Hindus from all walks of life unite to celebrate the festival of colours – Holi. 

     

    Various stories will all lead viewers to ask: “What do you believe?”

  • Discovery to premiere Oprah’s ‘Belief’ in February

    Discovery to premiere Oprah’s ‘Belief’ in February

    MUMBAI: Discovery Channel is all set to premiere OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network’s television series Belief on 1 February. The seven part series will air every Monday at 9 pm.

     

    Belief depicts how people with a wide range of beliefs search for deeper meaning and connection with the world around them.

                                                     

    Narrated by Winfrey, Belief will invite viewers to witness and be moved by some of the world’s most fascinating spiritual journeys through the eyes of the believers.

      

    Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific EVP and GM-South Asia Rahul Johri said, “We are delighted to present the landmark series Belief to our viewers in India. Exploring different faiths, Belief will highlight the spiritual journeys of human beings around the world.”

     

    Belief will also showcase some Indian stories of people on their spiritual journeys including Reshma Thakkar, a young Indian-American Hindu woman from Chicago, travels to the banks of the Ganges River in India for the Kumbh Mela, joining millions at the world’s largest spiritual gathering; the story of Anju, a young woman in central India who has committed to forgo all of life’s conveniences and permanently sever ties with her family in order to be initiated as a Jain nun. The series also touches upon India and one of the world’s largest religions, Hinduism. It will share a glimpse of how Hindus from all walks of life unite to celebrate the festival of colours – Holi. 

     

    Various stories will all lead viewers to ask: “What do you believe?”

  • ID to premiere 10 new series at Crime Writers Festival 2016

    ID to premiere 10 new series at Crime Writers Festival 2016

    MUMBAI: ID-Investigation Discovery announces a powerful slate of 10 new series at the second Crime Writers Festival 2016 being held at Oxford Bookstore. Reflecting the festival themes, ID will bring intriguing genres of investigation and crime on television ranging from kidnap to missing and forensics through its new programming slate.

     

     In its second year of partnership with the festival, ID will premiere new series – Murder Comes To Town that tells the tales of crimes within close-knit communities that tear them apart. Devil In The Details will travel from remote backwoods of Alaska to islands of Kauai on a hunt for the cold-blooded truth behind crimes. On The Case With Paula Zahn will take viewers on an exciting, visually compelling journey inside the most fascinating crimes and mystery investigations. Deadly Women will explore the world of the female killer shaped by the forces of obsession, greed and revenge.

     

    ID created a unique engagement with visitors at the festival through interesting games and contests. Visitors donned their detective hats and solved crime-based puzzles and crosswords.

     

    Crime Writers Festival 2016 offers three days of soaking in the world of crime, suspense and high thrills. Exciting sessions will range from a discussion on Aarushi Talwar murder case to the gangsters of Dalal Street. Noted crime writers, journalists and filmmakers from around the world will come together to discuss the crime writing scene in India and abroad and analyze its implications in society.

     

    “ID continues to offer compelling investigative programming in Hindi based on true stories. We are delighted to extend our partnership with Siyahi for the second edition of Crime Writers Festival as both brands are a natural fit,” said Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific executive vice president and general manager – South Asia  Rahul Johri.

     

    The speakers at the festival include filmmaker Anurag Kashyap and Indian authors Amit Khan, Avirook Sen, Jerry Pinto, Piyush Jha and Ravi Subramanian, British author Kathryn Harkup, French author Veronique Ovalde, Scottish crime festival director Dom Hastings, Swedish author Zac O’Yeah, Israeli authors Dror a. Mishani and Liad Shoham, Italian author Gianrico Carofiglio, among others.

     

    Crime Writers 2016 Agenda 

    Saturday, January 16, 2016

     

    10:15 am | INAUGURAL

    Inaugural speech by Lady Kishwar Desai

     

    10:30 am – 11:15 am | MURDER ON THE SEINE

    Véronique Ovaldé in conversation with Lady Kishwar Desai

     

    11:20 am – 12:00 noon | DIAL M FOR MAFIA

    Vivek Agrawal in conversation with Aditi Maheshwari

     

    12:20 pm – 1:05 pm | HABEAS CORPUS: TRUTH VERSUS HYPE

    Karuna Nundy, Liad Shoham in conversation with Niharika Karanjawala

     

    1:50 pm – 2:30 pm | FAREWELL, MY LOVELY

    Ravi Subramanian in conversation with Jaya Bhattacharji Rose

     

    2:35 pm – 3:15 pm | PULP AND THE POPULAR CONSCIOUSNESS

    Shailabh Rawat in conversation with Snigdha Poonam

     

    3:20 pm – 4:05 pm | A CROOKED COP IN A VERY CROOKED CITY

    Piergiorgio Pulixi, Clara Pe?alver in conversation with Jerry Pinto, introduced by Alessandra Bertini Malgarini

     

    4:25 pm – 5:10 pm | THE GANGSTERS OF DALAL STREET

    Ravi Subramanian, RV Raman in conversation with Shovon Chowdhury

     

    5:15 pm – 6:00 pm | SHOOT TO KILL: THE BADLANDS OF INDIAN CINEMA

    Sudhir Mishra in conversation with Poonam Saxena, introduced by Deepak Yadav

     

    Sunday, January 17, 2016

     

    10:30 am – 11:15 am | AGATHA@125

    Kathryn Harkup, introduced by Dom Hastings

     

    11:20 am – 12:10 pm | MR FUNNYBONES

    Zac O’Yeah, Shovon Chowdhury in conversation with Lady Kishwar Desai

     

    12:30 pm – 1:10 pm | THE GODFATHERS OF CRIME

    Sheela Raval in conversation with Sandeep Unnithan

     

    1:15 pm – 1:55 pm | KHOONI DUNIYA

    Amit Khan in conversation with Vivek Agrawal

     

    2:40 pm – 3:25 pm | THE MURDER ALGORITHM

    Jerry Pinto in conversation with Ravi Singh

     

    3:30 pm – 4:20 pm | THE SHORT LIFE AND LONG DEATH OF AARUSHI TALWAR

    Avirook Sen, Sonia Singh in conversation with Niharika Karanjawala

     

    4:25 pm – 5:10 pm | IN COLD BLOOD

    Piyush Jha in conversation with Zac O’Yeah

    Raakshas: India’s No 1 Serial Killer to be launched by Sudhir Mishra