Music and Youth
Resounding finish to Times Music’s ‘War of the DJs’ in Mumbai
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MUMBAI: The Times Group’s lifestyle channel Zoom in association with Times Music hosted the finale of the music event – The DSP Black War of the DJ’s 2005 in Mumbai a few days ago. |
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DJ Akhbar Sami, DJ Akthar and Rajeeta Hemwani were the judges for the final leg of the competition. The Zoom Viewer’s choice DJ award was presented to DJ Anshul from Kolkata and the Planet sports – Most Sporty DJ award was given to DJ Vinayak from Delhi.
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Spotted at the event were Page 3 circuit and Bollywood personalities like Kunika Lal, Sahil Khan, VJ Shonali Nagrani, VJ Parizaad Kolah, There was also a jugalbandhi between DJ Suketu, DJ Akbar Sami and DJ Akhtar. Pop group Aasma launched their latest album. Dancer Soni Singh set the stage on fire with her outstanding performance. Choreographer Rohit Verma unveiled the “Pepe Fall Winter Collection” with models flaunting the creations on the ramp. The contestants competed using Vinyl’s or CDs or a mixture both. Vinyl allows the DJ to touch the record being played thereby permitting him to feel the music and add soul to it. CD mixing, more popular in the country, produces the effect by usage of state of the art technology and techniques like on line sampling, pitch control and alterations of BPM (beats per minute). The contestants were judged on the quality of mixes, tracks selected showmanship and crowd reaction, their use of props and technical efficiency. |
Regional rounds were held in five centres earlier and the finalists churned out music to keep toe tapping Mumbaikars on their feet. DJ Piyush from Hyderabad came out on top and he was presented the award by Bollywood star Anil Kapoor.
Music and Youth
TLC launches ‘World On My Plate’ with Shipra Khanna
New travel-food series premieres 29 March at 7:00 PM.
MUMBAI: Shipra Khanna just packed her bags and her flavours because when a celebrated chef takes you on a global plate tour, even the couch starts feeling like first-class. Warner Bros. Discovery India has announced the launch of World On My Plate with Shipra Khanna, a new travel and food series set to premiere on TLC on 29 March at 7:00 PM. Hosted and curated by the popular chef and television personality, the show blends food, travel and culture through an intimate and immersive lens.
Across three visually rich episodes, Shipra journeys to global destinations to explore not just what people eat, but why they eat it, uncovering the stories, traditions and human connections behind every dish. The series opens in London, weaving its iconic landmarks with diverse culinary scenes, before moving to Spain’s vineyards, olive orchards and coastal kitchens.
Warner Bros. Discovery head of advertising revenues for South Asia Tanaz Mehta said: “At TLC, our focus has always been on bringing authentic stories that reflect how people live and connect. World On My Plate builds on this by using food as a lens to explore shared traditions across geographies. We’re excited to collaborate with Chef Shipra Khanna, whose perspective brings both depth and relatability to these narratives.”
Shipra Khanna added, “Food has always been my way of connecting with people and understanding cultures. With World On My Plate, I’ve had the opportunity to step into new worlds, learn from incredible individuals, and share stories that go far beyond the plate. This show is very special to me.”
The series promises strong visual storytelling, meaningful interactions and a fresh perspective on global cuisine celebrating flavours alongside the emotions and traditions that shape them.
In a world where travel shows often feel like distant postcards, Shipra Khanna is serving up something far more personal: a passport to cultures through their kitchens, proving that the best way to understand a place is still through the plate. Tune in to World On My Plate with Shipra Khanna starting 29 March at 7:00 PM on TLC.
