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FremantleMedia sells doc to US pubcaster PBS
MUMBAI: Fremantle International Distribution (FID), the distribution arm of global production outfit FremantleMedia, has licenses The Story of 1 to US pubcaster PBS.
The Story of 1 was originally commissioned for BBC1 in the UK. The one hour documentary special was created by UK independent producer, Impossible Pictures, the award-winning producers of the Walking With… series and has now been sold to broadcasters in 10 territories, including ABC Australia, Tran TV in Indonesia, RTM in Malaysia and TVNZ in New Zealand.
FID MD David Ellender says, “The Story of 1 is perfect for PBS. It is a fascinating show with a universal theme that can be enjoyed by audiences of all ages. It is simultaneously educational while engaging the viewer through skilled story telling and excellent production values.”
The Story of 1 is a documentary special about the origins and importance of mankinds most important discovery the number ‘one’. The Story of 1 is hosted by writer/actor/director Terry Jones who has also written and presented documentaries such as Medieval Lives and The Crusades.
In The Story of 1 Jones takes the viewer on a mystery tour through history to reveal how the discovery of numbers has enabled every human creation throughout time and, ultimately, the evolution of the human race.
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Kotak Mahindra Bank appoints Ramesh Iyer to board
Veteran financier replaces Ashok Gulati, who retires in March
MUMBAI: Kotak Mahindra Bank has announced a change to its board of directors, with independent director Ashok Gulati set to retire at the end of his term on 5 March.
The company said it has appointed Ramesh Ganesh Iyer as an additional and independent director for a four-year term, effective 17 February, subject to shareholder approval.
Iyer brings more than four decades of experience in financial services. He spent much of his career at Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services, where he served as vice chairman and managing director before taking on the role of president for the financial services sector and member of the group executive board at Mahindra & Mahindra. He retired from the group in April 2024.
During his tenure, Iyer was instrumental in expanding rural and inclusive finance initiatives, scaling the company’s assets and customer base. He also led the creation of subsidiaries in rural housing finance, insurance broking and asset management, and oversaw international joint ventures.
Iyer holds a commerce degree and a doctorate of letters, and currently serves on the boards of several listed and unlisted companies.
The board meeting approving the changes was held in Mumbai on February 17 between 6.30 pm and 6.50 pm.
