News Broadcasting
Channel7 to launch ‘Bas Zindagi – It’s life’ & ‘Mein Bhi Jasoos’
MUMBAI: With news and current affairs channels going gung-ho about non-news shows to cater to all demographics. The latest entrant in the news block, Channel7 is all set to launch two new non-fiction programmes Bas Zindagi- It’s life and a detective show Mein Bhi Jasoos.
Speaking to indiantelevision.com, Channel7 head programming Saritaa Joshi confirms the information and adds, “Bas Zindagi- It’s life and the detective show Mein Bhi Jassos are one of its kind on Indian television screen.”
Joshi says, “We create shows, which have never been showcased earlier and also design formats, which are unique in its nature. Our channel is perched on diverse and comprehensive mix of programming with news and focuses on non-fiction programmes for our viewers.”
“Lately, the channel has tied up with IMG, for the reality hunt show Scorpio Speedster, which is clearly an indication that we want to cater to viewers through different genres,” concludes Joshi.
All the glamour and the glitter of showbiz, there is a life behind Bas Zindagi -Its’ life, which is slotted for Sunday viewing at 8:30 pm. The show will screen the life beyond hits and flops of the superstars. The high note as well as low note of every personality will be brought out in the show.
Speaking about Bas Zindagi -Its’ life, she offers, “We are not here to sell the actors’ movie, the show has been shaped looking at different facets of the actors life. It is ‘Kirdar Ki Peeche Aasli Zindagi’, of the big stars such as Small B- Abhishek Bachan, Lata Mangeshkar, Saif Ali Khan to name a few.
Bas Zindagi will be anchored by the former NDTV hand Chuman Das.
Channel7 at present features Premium 7 which airs on Saturday at 8:30. The channel invites four people from all demographics to watch the latest movie and dissect the movie with the anchor of the show.
Besides being packaged with latest Bollywood news, on a lighter note, the show encloses varying facets of Bollywood movies in every episode. In the past, the show had featured how dialogues have changed over a period of time from the era of Rajesh Khanna to the present.
The channel also showcases the charismatic world of Bollywood and Hollywood through a daily show 7Sitare. While Bollywood forms an important element, crime based shows also figure as an integral component of the content matrix.
Kya aap Jassos Banna Chahti Haye! this teaser will well be visible on Channnel7. The channel is launching an interactive detective show Mein Bhi Jassos which will kick off on 23 September.
The interactive crime based show is slotted for 11 pm. Channel7 recently, created an exclusive band — Crime Band — for its all crime shows, which airs from Monday to Friday at 10:30 pm to 11:30 pm. The subjects covered range from scams to the savagery of a love turned sour, from a look into the world of juvenile crime as well as an insight into the world of forensics.
Mein Bhi Jassos, the interactive detective show, engages the viewers to solve the mystery. The show will provide clues and the viewers will stumble on evidences about unsolved mysteries. The viewers can respond to SMS 7272 and win megabuck prize for being the first to solve the mystery.
Channel7 at present features crime shows which includes, Giraftaar Raaz, Masoom and Deewangi.
News Broadcasting
Induction cooktop demand spikes 30× amid LPG supply concerns
Supply worries linked to West Asia tensions push households and restaurants to turn to electric cooking alternatives
MUMBAI: As geopolitical tensions in West Asia ripple through global energy supply chains, the familiar blue flame in Indian kitchens is facing an unexpected challenger: electricity.
What began as concerns over the availability of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has quickly evolved into a technology-driven shift in cooking habits. Households across India are increasingly turning to induction cooktops and other electric appliances, initially as a backup but now, for many, a necessity.
A sudden surge in demand
Recent data from quick-commerce and grocery platform BigBasket highlights the scale of the shift. According to Seshu Kumar Tirumala, the company’s chief buying and merchandising officer, demand for induction cooktops has risen dramatically.
“Induction cooktops have seen a significant surge in demand, recording a fivefold jump on 10 March and a thirtyfold spike on 11 March,” Tirumala said.
The increase stands out sharply when compared with broader kitchen appliance trends. Most appliance categories are growing within 10 per cent of their typical demand levels, while induction cooktops have witnessed explosive growth as households rush to secure an alternative cooking option.
Major e-commerce platforms including Amazon and Flipkart have reported rising searches and orders for induction stoves. Quick-commerce apps such as Blinkit and Zepto have also witnessed stock shortages in major metropolitan areas including Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
What was once considered a convenient appliance for hostels, small kitchens or occasional use has suddenly become an essential addition in many homes.
A crisis thousands of miles away
The trigger for this shift lies far beyond India’s kitchens.
Escalating conflict in the Middle East has disrupted shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Nearly 85 to 90 per cent of India’s LPG imports pass through this narrow waterway, making the country particularly vulnerable to supply disruptions.
The ripple effects have been swift.
India currently meets roughly 60 per cent of its LPG demand through imports, and tightening global supply has already begun to affect domestic availability and prices.
Earlier this month, the price of domestic LPG cylinders increased by Rs 60, while commercial cylinders rose by more than Rs 114.
To discourage panic buying and hoarding, the government has also extended the mandatory waiting period between domestic refill bookings from 21 days to 25 days.
Restaurants feel the pressure
The strain is not limited to households. Restaurants, hotels and roadside eateries are also grappling with supply constraints as commercial LPG availability tightens under restrictions imposed through the Essential Commodities Act.
In cities such as Bengaluru and Chennai, restaurant associations report that commercial LPG availability has dropped by as much as 75 per cent, forcing many establishments to rethink their kitchen operations.
Some restaurants have reduced menu offerings, while others are rapidly installing high-efficiency induction systems, creating hybrid kitchens where electricity now shares the workload with gas.
For smaller eateries and roadside dhabas, the shift is less about sustainability and more about survival.
A potential structural shift
The government has maintained that there is no nationwide LPG crisis and has directed refineries to increase production to stabilise supply.
Nevertheless, the developments of March 2026 may already be triggering a longer-term behavioural shift.
For decades, LPG has been the backbone of cooking in Indian households. However, recent disruptions have highlighted the risks of relying on a single fuel source.
Increasingly, households appear to be hedging against uncertainty by adopting electric cooking options to guard against price volatility and delivery delays.
If the current trend continues, the induction cooktop, once viewed as a niche appliance, could emerge as a quiet symbol of India’s evolving kitchen economy.
