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Discover engaging stories and adventures on discovery+ this July
Mumbai: discovery+ has brought a blend of docuseries, stories, and original content that promises to engage, entertain, and educate. This month’s lineup features a mix of gripping true crime stories, historic explorations, survival challenges, and much more. The lineup also features three titles from EPIC’s catalogues. So whether you’re a fan of celebrity feuds, exploring the mysteries of the past, or enjoying embarking on culinary escapades, discovery+ has got you covered.
Highlights for July’s content lineup:
Crime and investigation
● Taylor Swift vs Scooter Braun – Bad Blood | 4 July: The $300M feud between Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun made headlines. But is Taylor bravely standing up for artistry and fighting the misogyny of the music industry, or has Scooter Braun been unfairly framed for what was just a business deal?
● Deadly Influence – The Social Media Murders | 24 July: Social media influencers seem to have it all — money, celebrity, power. But in these shocking true crime stories, there is a horrifying dark side to the fame, which reveals how these online dreams can quickly become blood-soaked nightmares.
History
● Ekaant – India’s Abandoned History S1 | 5 July: India is known for its remarkable architecture and serene landscapes. Its rich history is steeped in mystery its vastness lends itself to several stories and urban legends. Discover the abandoned roads and valleys of India’s historic locations and more.
Adventure
● Naked and Afraid S10 | 19 July: Two strangers choose to take on the Everest of survival challenges. They’ll have no water, no food, and no clothes, but they must find a way to work together and survive in the wilderness for 21 days – Naked and Afraid.
● Lakshya 1971 | 24 July: Discover the elusive story of the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971. Harman Singha uncovers the Indian Air Force’s closely guarded tales of men, machines, and missions.
● In the Eye of the Storm | 30 July: This series reveals recent natural disasters as they happened in real-time through footage captured by eyewitnesses who found themselves in the wrong place at the right time and boldly held up their camera phones to capture the eye of the storm.
Auto
● The Royal Enfield Story | 5 July: Royal Enfield is one such legendary brand with a unique story: a vintage motorcycle company that has an English pedigree but an Indian upbringing. Discover how the world’s oldest motorcycle company has legions of fans and followers.
Lifestyle
● Selena + Restaurant | 17 July: After working with the world’s top chefs, Selena Gomez is raising the stakes! She heads out to work in Los Angeles’ hottest restaurants, where she’ll be put through her paces and must learn fast to create a dish good enough for the restaurant’s menu.
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Samay Raina returns with Still Alive, confronts 2025 controversy in bold comeback special
Comeback set tackles controversy, blending humour with raw storytelling
MUMBAI: Samay Raina is set to release his new stand-up comedy special, Still Alive, on YouTube on April 7, 2026, marking a high-profile return following a turbulent year.
The trailer for the special dropped on April 5, offering a glimpse into what Raina describes as a raw and unfiltered set that leans as much on honesty as it does on humour.
Positioned as a comeback of sorts, Still Alive draws heavily from the controversy surrounding his show India’s Got Latent in early 2025. The episode led to legal trouble, multiple FIRs, and a lengthy six-hour interrogation by the Maharashtra Cyber Cell, placing the comedian at the centre of intense public scrutiny.
Rather than sidestep the episode, Raina leans into it. The special reflects on the fallout and his personal journey through it, blending observational comedy with moments of emotional candour. Early audience feedback from live performances suggests the tone is less about rapid-fire punchlines and more about storytelling with bite.
The special was filmed during his global Still Alive & Unfiltered tour, which ran from August 2025 to early 2026. The tour saw Raina perform across major international venues, including the Madison Square Garden Theatre in New York, a milestone that places him among the youngest Indian comedians to take that stage.
The title itself signals resilience. “Still Alive” is a nod to navigating both legal and public backlash while choosing to remain unapologetically authentic, a theme that appears to anchor the set.
With the special set to premiere online, all eyes are now on how audiences respond to a performance that promises equal parts reflection and wit. For Raina, the message is clear. He is not just back, he is ready to be heard on his own terms.
