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Convergence draft goes back for redrafting
It’s quite a quaint dance. One step forward, two step back. That’s the path the government has decided to take for Convergence draft. The group of ministers (GoM) which met on Wednesday decided to send it back to jurist Fali Nariman who headed the sub-group which wrote the draft in the first place.
Apparently, the GoM appears to be in broad agreement on the bill, but would like some minor changes to be made. It would like certain issues to be clarified and words used in the draft to be changed. The sub-group will apparently have to look closer at Issues such as the post of the spectrum manager, the bill’s name, who should have the right of way, the role of the regulator (content and carriage) etc and submit the redrafted draft to the GoM within a week.
The GoM is slated to meet once again on 21 December and send the redrafted draft to the Cabinet.
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Vikram and Ajinkya Gandhe win Masterchef India season finale
Chef Sanjeev Kapoor joins judges for emotional MasterChef finale
MUMBAI: The latest season of MasterChef India concluded on a high note, with brothers Vikram Gandhe and Ajinkya Gandhe crowned winners in the grand finale aired on Sony Entertainment Television.
The duo from Nagpur lifted the coveted trophy and donned the show’s signature golden apron after a season that celebrated India’s diverse culinary traditions under the theme “Pride of India”.
This edition of the popular cooking reality show introduced a new jodi format, with 50 pairs from across the country competing in the Masterchef kitchen. Contestants brought personal stories, regional flavours and family bonds to the competition.
The grand finale featured the final three pairs: Vikram and Ajinkya Gandhe (brothers), Saisree and Chanda (mother and daughter), and Anju and Manju (sisters).
The finale was attended by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor, who joined the show’s judging panel comprising Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar and Kunal Kapur.
Kapoor said the show has long served as a platform to celebrate India’s rich culinary heritage and provide passionate home cooks with a national stage. He noted that the current season reflected a confident India that takes pride in its roots while embracing new culinary ideas.
Judge Vikas Khanna said the contestants’ journeys and the memories created during the season would remain with the team long after the show’s conclusion. Ranveer Brar described the show as a family that continues to grow with every season, while Kunal Kapur praised the contestants’ creativity and determination.
With the finale now concluded, the latest season of MasterChef India once again highlighted how food can reflect identity, heritage and storytelling, inspiring home cooks across the country to pursue their culinary ambitions.
