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travelxp HD set to launch in Europe by 15 August, 2016 by partnering with Telekom Austria Group
MUMBAI: Telekom Austria Group has entered into a partnership with travelxp HD, encompassing the technical satellite contribution of travelxpHD television channel in Central and Eastern Europe.
With its direct2home platform, Telekom Austria Group will act as technical contributor for the travelxp’s Balkan CEE feeds over the Eutelsat 16A satellite.
This tie up is aimed at expanding travelxp’s presence in the central and eastern European countries like Croatia, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Serbia, Macedonia and eventually the whole of Europe to further contribute to its global presence.
travelxp is also a front runner in using 4K technology and already filmed more than 100 hours of UHD (Ultra High Definition) travel content and also the first channel to do so. The channel is all set to launch in 4K by February 2017 globally.
Commenting on the development, Franz Bader, interim- director Wholesale, Telekom Austria Group, said: “We are delighted to announce this partnership with travelxpHD which reflects the strong and reliable position Telekom Austria Group Wholesale achieved to obtain within the industry”.
Further adding he said that the partnership will help them to efficiently use their own infrastructure while thanking his Group’s existing backbone network as well as the teleport Aflenz: “An infrastructure that enables the continuous delivery of high quality and state-of-the-art technical services”.
Prashant M. Chothani, CEO, travelxp HD, said: “It is the right time for travelxp to create its edge in the European travel & lifestyle television market. We have a strong foothold in Asia, Middle East, Africa and North America and foresee this tie-up as a reliable extension to our ever expanding partnerships with service providers in potential markets.
Also, The European Pay-TV market has added 10 million subscriptions in the last 10 years. The growth of HDTV Channels has increased over 240% and continues to grow…… he added ”
MUMBAI: India’s most famous hot seat is about to welcome an unlikely first-timer. For the first time on Hindi general entertainment television, industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla will appear on Kaun Banega Crorepati, the iconic quiz show hosted by Amitabh Bachchan.
The special episode marks a rare meeting point of boardroom heft and prime-time television, bringing one of India’s most influential business leaders face to face with the country’s most enduring screen legend. It is a crossover that blends intellect, leadership and popular culture, all under KBC’s familiar spotlight.
Birla’s appearance dovetails neatly with the show’s current theme, Jahaan Akal Hai, Wahan Akad Hai, which celebrates the confidence that comes from clarity of thought and knowledge. His presence lends weight to the idea that sharp thinking and conviction are as vital in life as they are in the quiz chair.
In a thoughtful conversation with Bachchan, Birla shared an upbeat view of India’s economic journey, pointing to the nation’s rapid growth and the scale of opportunity opening up across industries and communities. He spoke of momentum, ambition and a future shaped by enterprise and ideas.
The episode is not all serious talk. In lighter moments, Birla confessed his long-standing admiration for Bachchan, calling him his favourite actor and admitting to a touch of nervousness at answering questions in front of the Shahenshah himself. The candour adds a human touch to a man more often seen in headlines than on television sets.
The special episode airs on Monday, 29 December at 9.00 pm on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.
