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Discovery Education expands school product line in the US
MUMBAI: Discovery Education which deals with digital video and multimedia learning materials from the broadcaster has added over 250 new video, DVD, and CD-ROM titles to its Discovery School line of educational products.
This brings the total collection to over 1,000 titles in the US.
Supporting more than 25 core-curricular, K-12 subject areas, Discovery School products offer a wide selection of high quality, engaging, and interactive titles to support classroom activities.
Discovery Education executive VP Steve Sidel said, “These new Discovery School titles represent some of the very best that Discovery networks has to offer. It has been specifically developed to meet the classroom needs of today. And as with all Discovery School products, they also include complete lesson plans correlated to national standards for easy integration into teachers’ existing curriculum.”
In addition to all-new and updated titles in history, math, health, and
literature Discovery Education has added four new video series covering science, geography, and social
studies:
One title is The Jeff Corwin Experience. This allows teachers to turn science into a lively field trip. 2004 Emmy Award-winning host Jeff Corwin gives students an up-close look at animals in their native habitat, while teaching a respect for nature rarely seen in programming of this type.
The National Parks title sees Discovery bringing the screen to life exposing the magic and wonders found across the US. From the majesty of Yellowstone to the wonder of the Everglades, teachers and students can take a virtual field trip to America’s national parks.
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Sony PAL to air Sankat Mochan Hanuman from May 4 at 9 PM
Mythological series brings Lord Hanuman’s tale of devotion and courage back to TV
MUMBAI: Sony PAL is set to bring back the timeless mythological series Sankat Mochan Hanuman, with its premiere scheduled for May 4 at 9 PM. The show revisits the legendary journey of Lord Hanuman, offering viewers a chance to reconnect with one of Indian mythology’s most revered figures.
Centred on themes of devotion, courage and righteousness, the series traces Hanuman’s unwavering loyalty to Lord Ram and his fearless stand against evil. With its mix of dramatic storytelling and visually rich sequences, the show aims to deliver both entertainment and spiritual resonance, appealing to audiences across age groups.
The narrative unfolds as a larger-than-life saga, positioning Hanuman as the ultimate protector and a symbol of strength and selfless service. His journey, rooted in faith and duty, continues to strike a chord with viewers, making the series as relevant today as ever.
The cast features Gagan Malik as Lord Ram, Debalina Chatterjee as Sita, Nirbhay Wadhwa in the titular role, and Saurav Gurjar as Raavan. Their performances bring depth and authenticity to characters deeply embedded in Indian cultural memory.
With its return to television, the show is positioned as more than just a rerun. It taps into a renewed appetite for mythological storytelling, blending nostalgia with timeless values.
As audiences increasingly seek content that resonates beyond entertainment, ‘Sankat Mochan Hanuman’ offers a familiar yet powerful narrative, reminding viewers that stories of faith and courage never really go out of style.
