• Discovery Science to premiere 'How Tech Works' on 3 December

    Submitted by ITV Production on Dec 01, 2012
    indiantelevision.com Team

    MUMBAI: Discovery Science is all set to premiere a show that features latest and future technologies in the military and the automobile industry.

    Titled ?How Tech Works?, the show will air every night at 9 pm starting 3 December.

    The 13-part series is a journey of the world where audience will get to see the inventors and innovators behind the latest technology.

    Discovery Networks Asia Pacific Senior Vice President and General Manager Rahul Johri said, "Discovery Science continues to offer an enthralling viewing experience with its distinctive and high-quality programming. ?How Tech Works? reveals the most innovative technological breakthroughs around the globe."

    ?How Tech Works? introduces an array of fast paced, visually stunning stories including a trip high in the sky with the newest and largest military plane, the A400M, and a journey to the depths of the Pacific Ocean with robots, as they explore previously unreachable parts of the ocean.

    Some of the technological advancements featured in the series are: Quad-Copters (Flying Robots capable of building a 6 meter tall structure), Wikispeed (super fuel efficient car that goes from zero to 60 in five seconds. It can reach a top speed of 143 miles an hour, giving as much as 125 miles per gallon), the new C295 military plane from Spain that can transform from a hospital to a cargo vessel and back to a passenger plane in less time than it takes to book a flight and U-Boat Worx- the Dutch company that makes personal submersibles for two to five people with big acrylic bubbles that give spectacular views under the sea.

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  • Rahul Johri honoured at World Brand Congress

    MUMBAI: Discovery South Asia senior VP, GM Rahul Johri has been awarded the ‘Media Professional of the Year‘ award at

  • Discovery integrates brand in YRF film ‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan’

    MUMBAI: Infotainment channel Discovery Channel and Yash Raj Films have entered into a brand association for the forth

  • TLC kicks off 'Man V Food Nation' next month

    Submitted by ITV Production on Oct 29, 2012
    indiantelevision.com Team

    MUMBAI: Lifestyle channel TLC will kick off the show ?Man V Food Nation? on 5 November.

    The show will air every night at 10 pm.

    TV host Adam Richman is back with a new objective. He gives up his seat at the dining table to let a new generation of fans try their hand at conquering their own hometown challenges.

    The show is the follow up to ?Man V. Food? as Adam continues his quest to bring the best eats and food challenges in the US.

    After three years of competition, he is on a mission to recruit people while he continues to showcase popular food joints across the US.

    Since the start of his journey from coast to coast, he has accumulated and inspired a legion of fans that have supported him in the 59 legendary challenges he has faced. On the show not only does he continue to sample the local flavour during his visits on the streets but invites his loyal fans to rise up to the occasion while guiding them during their once-in-a-lifetime chance to make it or break it in various food challenges.

    Discovery South Asia senior VP, GM Rahul Johri said, "Cuisine is an integral part of lifestyle programming and TLC has pioneered this genre with its inimitable treatment to the subject which goes beyond cooking to showcase the culture and the lifestyle. Adam Richman enjoys tremendous popularity in India and our viewers will be delighted to see him don a new role of being on the other side of the table."

    Eating challenges showcased will include a massive burrito covered in a spicy sauce coupled with a mountain of French fries or finishing ten grilled cheese sandwiches in record-breaking time.

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  • Discovery Turbo takes viewers 'Inside Grand Prix'

    Submitted by ITV Production on Oct 26, 2012
    indiantelevision.com Team

    MUMBAI: With the F1 race taking place in Delhi this weekend, Discovery Turbo has kicked off another season of the show ?Inside Grand Prix?.

    The half-hour show airs every night at 9 pm.

    The episode, featuring Buddh International circuit, will air on 28 October at 9 pm. The show will also present Nico Hulkenburg, the Force India driver talking about the India circuit. Other drivers that will be showcased include Nico Rosberg, Michael Schumacher Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton.

    Discovery South Asia senior VP, GM Rahul Johri said, "Discovery Turbo continues to provide the best entertainment to the speed and motor enthusiasts through its exclusive programming. After the great response to Inside Grand Prix last year, I am confident that viewers will enjoy this year?s edition as well, with unique insights into a Formula One race and magnificent racing circuits.

    The 20-part series features 20 Formula 1 racing circuits across globe including India, Australia, Malaysia and China.

    The show showcases the tracks which are hosts to some of the most challenging motorsports events in the world and are well suited for the requirements of powerful, high-spec racing cars and motorcycles. The series chronicles original shots and contemporary witnesses to recollect records, touching moments, legends and tragedies. In each episode, fans go behind the scenes for exclusive interviews and stories of Formula One.

    The series also captures the build up, competitive drive and racing drama from the world of F1 racing. The racers introduce the race track and answer all questions in the techno segment and the 3D-animation, demonstrating the particularities of each track, its turns, weather conditions and car performance. There is more excitement if you want to know how Pit Stop is set up. Each episode features the legends of the Formula 1 race recalling the ?Old days? with original shots of the races and victories on the race.

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  • TLC's 'Oh My Gold' returns with new host Nikita Anand

    Submitted by ITV Production on Oct 22, 2012
    indiantelevision.com Team

    MUMBAI: Jewellery makes a comeback on lifestyle channel TLC with the new season of the local show ‘Oh My Gold!.

    The show will have a new host in former Miss India Nikita Anand. A guide to Indian jewellery, the four-part series airs every Monday at 9 pm from today 22 October.

    The new season will showcase the diversity and wealth of Indian jewellery‘s cultural heritage and our age-old love affair with personal ornamentation. There are also wonderful instances of how gold and jewels have transcended materialism and become an integral part of spiritual and religious custom, sanctified over the centuries. Along with the old and glorious, the spotlight is on what‘s new and exciting in the world of jewellery - contemporary trends in gold, diamonds, pearls and gems.

    The second season explores the wealth of jewellery in the City of Joy - Kolkata, the Golden Paradise - Chennai, the city of Gods and gold - Thiruvananthapuram and Pune, the land of the Marathas.

    Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific senior VP, GM South Asia Rahul Johri said, "TLC is excited to present the second season of its highly successful series Oh My Gold!. We are equally enthused to present another refreshing new face on Indian television - Nitika Anand. We are confident that the second season of this exquisite series would be just as successful and will attract wide attention in India and around the world."

    Anand said, "This is a dream come true for any woman - hosting a show on your first love - jewellery. It‘s been the most fascinating and enriching journey for me and I am sure the viewers will enjoy this glittering second season of Oh My Gold."

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