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Bloomberg TV India Autocar India awards felicitate the automobile Industry
MUMBAI: Bloomberg TV India and Autocar India magazine presented the The Bloomberg TV India Autocar India Awards 2013 – 14 yesterday.
The winners were felicitated at a glittering ceremony in Mumbai in the presence of minister of petroleum and natural gas Dr M Veerappa Moily, Planning Commission advisor to DCH (Infrastructure) Gajendra Haldea and others from the corporate world who came together, to salute achievers from the automotive sector.
A total of 24 awards were given away across two and four wheeler segments. The award function was presented by Reliance General Insurance and powered by Mobile 1.
At the awards, in the four wheeler segment, Ford EcoSport made a sensational debut by winning the ‘Car of the Year (Jury’s Choice), while Honda won the ‘Manufacturer of the Year’. In the two wheeler segment, KTM 390 Duke won the Bike of the Year (Jury’s Choice). The list of award winners across all categories is annexed.
Speaking about the awards, Bloomberg TV India business head Amrit Rai said, “As the leading business news channel we give viewers a clear understanding of various industry sectors. Both Bloomberg TV India and Autocar India – a mighty combination come together to present the most credible automotive awards in India today. With a dedicated team tracking, analysing, de-mystifying the automotive sector for the Indian viewer and a commitment to present facts. These awards are indeed a result of the team’s year long efforts to present and celebrate excellence.”
The jury panel that selected the winners from the top contenders in each category comprised of experts like Autocar India editor Hormazd Sorabjee; Autocar Show editor Renuka Kirpalani;Autocar India deputy editor and What Car? India editor Shapur Kotwal; Autocar Show consultant editor Kartikeya Singhee;; India’s leading automotive Historian and restorer Manvendra Singh;Two Wheeler Autocar India editor Rishad Cooper; motocross rider C S Santosh.
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Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
