Music and Youth
B4U serves legal notice on Zee
B4U Network Television today said it has issued a legal notice to Zee Telefilms seeking an explanation from the Subhash Chandra promoted company regarding claims that it had acquired a 15 per cent stake in B4U.
B4U CEO Ravi Gupta says his company is seeking an explanation from Zee as to when the transactions that they claimed they made took place and if there was any attempt to buy into B4U, why it was done in such a surreptitious manner. “Why didn’t Zee approach us directly if as they claim they wanted to buy a stake in our company. We view this whole episode as a hostile act on the part of Zee,” Gupta says.
Queried as to whether any compensation had been sought, Gupta replied in the negative. “We will wait and see how they respond but we expect at least a public apology,” Gupta said, when asked what his next course of action would be.
The controversy arose after Zee officials claimed on Tuesday to have advanced Rs 2,200 million to several companies, of which B4U was just one, linked to major bull operator Ketan Parekh.
Parekh is currently in the custody of the Central Bureau of Investigation, India’s premier investigating agency, for his alleged central role in a still unravelling financial scandal which has caused the collapse of the stock markets.
According to reports, the funds for Zee’s transactions were borrowed from Global Trust Bank, another entity suspected to be linked to the scandal. Zee has said it acquired 28.5 per cent in AB Corp (Amitabh Bachchan Corporation) and 15 per cent in B4U as part of a long term strategic initiative.
Meanwhile, the Zee scrip continues its downward slide. The stock had only sellers at the counter. The scrip ended at RS 84.50 at the close of the day’s trading.
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.
