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Discovery to telecast a special programme on hurricane Katrina
MUMBAI: Discovery channel in an attempt to understand the hurricane ‘Katrina’ is presenting its premiere programme Killer Hurricane : Anatomy of Katrina. The programme details out the entire catastrophe – Katrina’s life-cycle, its destruction potential, the phenomena of ‘storm surge’ and the pioneering technique used for measuring its destructive strength which helped save thousands of lives by giving out the evacuation warning.
Discovery Channel will present Killer Hurricane : Anatomy of Katrina on Saturday, 17 September at 9 pm with a repeat at the same time on 18 September.
The show begins begins in the early hours of 29 August as the scientists at the National Hurricane Center in Miami scramble to track the storm and predict where and when she’ll make the landfall. Chronicling the path of destruction, the programme also explains why the region’s geography makes it vulnerable to the hurricane Katrina.
“The programme presents a comprehensive and definitive picture of hurricane Katrina’s devastating effects on the population, economy and geography of the Gulf Coast region,” said Discovery brand director Raja Balasubramanian.
Discovery channel in association with NBC production team aims to bring this incisive programme quickly to aid viewers to understand the science and context for this terrible disaster.
Katrina presents on-the-scene accounts and exclusive, compelling interviews from federal and state officials, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida survivors.
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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.
