Music and Youth
Aftra to recognises ABC’s micro mini series initiative
MUMBAI: The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (Aftra) will give broadcaster ABC the 2005 American Scene Award for Television Entertainment Programming for its Micro-Mini Series concept. The award will be given at Aftra’s convention of Friday 15 July.
TV’s first scripted Micro-Mini Series is a joint effort of ABC and Touchstone Television, with the cooperation of the WGA, DGA, Aftra and other industry guilds and unions. The Micro-Minis which was an experiment last year were a series of interstitial short programmes that are integrated into ABC’s primetime and late-night lineup.
They provided a unique entertainment experience and expanding the potential for television programming into a new arena. Each Micro-Mini programme was three minutes long. It played in three one-minute interstitial acts spread over the course of a single evening.
In this concept each of the three acts was thematically connected to the others, with a storyline that will track over the course of an evening. But individual acts stood alone as an entertainment experiences in and of themselves. The Micro-Minis come from all genres and are either comedic or dramatic in tone.
The Aftra award recognises work that portrays the diversity of the American scene in a realistic and balanced manner in their programming. This award is the highest honour that Aftra bestows on its industry partners. The “Micro-Mini Series aimed at giving participants in various ABC/Disney Talent Development programmes the opportunity to have original work produced and broadcast across the US.
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.
