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Warner Bros to expand ‘Sesame Street’ in China with books
| NEW YORK: Now Chinese children will be able to explore the world around them with their favourite friends from Zhima Jie, the Chinese version of Sesame Street. |
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Warner Bros. Consumer products has announced the launch of three new publishing series. The books are based on the television series that encourages children to learn to count, to read, and to respect and appreciate others. Zhima Jie, which first aired on Shanghai Television in 1998, is based on Chinese culture and social environment and helps prepare young children for success in school. The books were developed by Sesame Workshop, the non profit educational organisation and creator of Sesame Street. The new publishing series include: Sesame Street School Readiness (11 titles), which helps children learn the fundamental skills they need to succeed in school with such concepts as colours, numbers and telling time.  Sesame Street Thinking Child (six titles). These encourage children to learn more about being a productive member of their community. Sesame Street Learning Environment (four titles), which invites children to explore careers as they learn what different people in a neighbourhood do every day. Sesame Workshop’s VP, GM Scott Chambers says, “Books capture the imagination of children and encourage them to explore the world outside their window. By creating relevant content featuring the familiar faces of Sesame Street, young children will be even more engaged and ultimately develop a love of learning.” |
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Tata Consumer Products faces Rs 98 crore tax demand
Income tax authorities raise significant demand for the 2022-23 financial year
MUMBAI: Tata Consumer Products Limited has received an assessment order from the income tax department involving a substantial financial demand. The order, issued by the assistant commissioner of income tax in Kolkata, was received by the company on 13 March 2026. It follows an audit of the income tax returns filed for the 2022-23 financial year, during which the assessing officer made specific additions and disallowances to the company’s reported income.
The total demand raised by the authorities amounts to Rs 98,03,33,930, a figure that includes both the principal tax amount and accrued interest. This disclosure was made by the company’s company secretary & compliance officer, delnaz dara harda, in a formal filing to the National Stock Exchange and BSE Limited on 14 March 2026. The filing was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
In response to the order, Tata Consumer Products has stated that it believes the demand is not maintainable under current law. The management has confirmed that the company is currently in the process of filing an appeal against the assessment. Furthermore, the company clarified that there is no immediate impact on its current financial standing, operations, or other corporate activities resulting from this specific order.
