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Washington post sold off to Amazon CEO for $250mn
MUMBAI: The iconic American newspaper has shifted hands. An astounding $250mn in cash was paid by Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos, to buy the newspaper from the Graham family. The newspaper clarified that it will not be owned by Amazon in any way but is being paid for by Bezos from his own account.
Bezos is worth $25.2billion. The Washington Post’s online and print editions, the daily free paper Express, weekly Spanish newspaper El Tiempo Latino, the Gazette community newspapers in Maryland and some specialty publications are included in the sale. The Slate website however isn’t included.
According to a website, the newspaper will also get a fresh name, putting an end to an era of good journalism, including the infamous Watergate Scandal. The newspaper had been reporting losses for the seventh year in a row.
Bezos has promised stability of the paper to the employees and also said that he won’t be running the day to day business of the paper. The sale process will be completed in the next 60 days.
Recently, another iconic newspaper, The Boston Globe was sold to the owner of the baseball team Boston Red Sox, John W. Henry for $70mn.
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Vikram and Ajinkya Gandhe win Masterchef India season finale
Chef Sanjeev Kapoor joins judges for emotional MasterChef finale
MUMBAI: The latest season of MasterChef India concluded on a high note, with brothers Vikram Gandhe and Ajinkya Gandhe crowned winners in the grand finale aired on Sony Entertainment Television.
The duo from Nagpur lifted the coveted trophy and donned the show’s signature golden apron after a season that celebrated India’s diverse culinary traditions under the theme “Pride of India”.
This edition of the popular cooking reality show introduced a new jodi format, with 50 pairs from across the country competing in the Masterchef kitchen. Contestants brought personal stories, regional flavours and family bonds to the competition.
The grand finale featured the final three pairs: Vikram and Ajinkya Gandhe (brothers), Saisree and Chanda (mother and daughter), and Anju and Manju (sisters).
The finale was attended by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor, who joined the show’s judging panel comprising Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar and Kunal Kapur.
Kapoor said the show has long served as a platform to celebrate India’s rich culinary heritage and provide passionate home cooks with a national stage. He noted that the current season reflected a confident India that takes pride in its roots while embracing new culinary ideas.
Judge Vikas Khanna said the contestants’ journeys and the memories created during the season would remain with the team long after the show’s conclusion. Ranveer Brar described the show as a family that continues to grow with every season, while Kunal Kapur praised the contestants’ creativity and determination.
With the finale now concluded, the latest season of MasterChef India once again highlighted how food can reflect identity, heritage and storytelling, inspiring home cooks across the country to pursue their culinary ambitions.
