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Discovery Education expands school product line in the US
MUMBAI: Discovery Education which deals with digital video and multimedia learning materials from the broadcaster has added over 250 new video, DVD, and CD-ROM titles to its Discovery School line of educational products.
This brings the total collection to over 1,000 titles in the US.
Supporting more than 25 core-curricular, K-12 subject areas, Discovery School products offer a wide selection of high quality, engaging, and interactive titles to support classroom activities.
Discovery Education executive VP Steve Sidel said, “These new Discovery School titles represent some of the very best that Discovery networks has to offer. It has been specifically developed to meet the classroom needs of today. And as with all Discovery School products, they also include complete lesson plans correlated to national standards for easy integration into teachers’ existing curriculum.”
In addition to all-new and updated titles in history, math, health, and
literature Discovery Education has added four new video series covering science, geography, and social
studies:
One title is The Jeff Corwin Experience. This allows teachers to turn science into a lively field trip. 2004 Emmy Award-winning host Jeff Corwin gives students an up-close look at animals in their native habitat, while teaching a respect for nature rarely seen in programming of this type.
The National Parks title sees Discovery bringing the screen to life exposing the magic and wonders found across the US. From the majesty of Yellowstone to the wonder of the Everglades, teachers and students can take a virtual field trip to America’s national parks.
MUMBAI: Lights, camera… connection because this time, the game isn’t just about winning, it’s about who’s with you. Sony Pictures Networks India is gearing up to launch a new reality game show, Tum Ho Naa, expanding its unscripted slate with a format that promises both emotion and engagement.
The show will premiere soon on Sony Entertainment Television and stream on Sony LIV, with Rajeev Khandelwal stepping in as host. Known for his measured screen presence and selective choices, Khandelwal’s return to television adds a layer of familiarity and credibility to the upcoming format.
While specific details of the gameplay remain under wraps, the positioning suggests a reality format that leans as much on emotional resonance as it does on competition, an increasingly popular blend in Indian television, where audiences are gravitating towards content that offers both stakes and storytelling.
Khandelwal, reflecting on his return, noted that his choices have often been guided by instinct rather than convention, describing Tum Ho Naa as a project that feels “close to the heart”. His association also signals Sony’s continued focus on anchoring new formats with recognisable faces who bring both relatability and depth.
The launch comes at a time when broadcasters are doubling down on original non-fiction formats to drive appointment viewing, even as digital platforms expand parallel reach. By placing the show across both linear television and OTT, Sony appears to be aiming for a dual-audience strategy capturing traditional viewers while engaging digital-first consumers.
As the countdown to premiere begins, Tum Ho Naa positions itself not just as another game show, but as a reminder that sometimes, the biggest prize on screen isn’t the jackpot, it’s the journey shared along the way.
