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Zee breaks ground in NYC with nature cure and ayurvedic wellness center
MUMBAI: In the presence of key political officials and more than 200 VIPs from the local community of upstate New York, Essel Group and Zee chairman Subhash Chandra led the foundation of a first-of-its-kind Nature Cure/Ayurvedic wellness center.
The creators are hopeful that apart from promoting health and wellness, this initiative will also be very instrumental in creating more job opportunities and overall economic development for the community at large.
While addressing the large assembly of dignitaries, Chandra expressed his pride in spreading the energy and spirit of yoga. “We have learned the harmony and wonders of this spiritual discipline, and with June 21st being recognized internationally for one of India’s gifts, it is the perfect day to break ground on our new Center. It will bring peace, harmony, jobs and a boost to the economy of this region,” he said, adding, “It is a beautiful act of nurturing the divinity within you. I strongly believe that it is a gift to all of us, and it is essential that we work towards making it a mass movement globally. I am confident that the International Yoga Day which Narendra Modi has initiated will have a strong impact on humanity.”
The company has so far invested $18 million and has committed $100 million dollar as planned for the first phase to turn the legendary Kutsher’s Country Club (Dirty Dancing fame) into a 260,000 square foot Nature Cure/Ayurvedic Wellness Center. This initiative is part of Chandra’s total commitment to invest $250 million on the five pillars of wellness.
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Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
