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Discovery to telecast a special programme on hurricane Katrina
MUMBAI: Discovery channel in an attempt to understand the hurricane ‘Katrina’ is presenting its premiere programme Killer Hurricane : Anatomy of Katrina. The programme details out the entire catastrophe – Katrina’s life-cycle, its destruction potential, the phenomena of ‘storm surge’ and the pioneering technique used for measuring its destructive strength which helped save thousands of lives by giving out the evacuation warning.
Discovery Channel will present Killer Hurricane : Anatomy of Katrina on Saturday, 17 September at 9 pm with a repeat at the same time on 18 September.
The show begins begins in the early hours of 29 August as the scientists at the National Hurricane Center in Miami scramble to track the storm and predict where and when she’ll make the landfall. Chronicling the path of destruction, the programme also explains why the region’s geography makes it vulnerable to the hurricane Katrina.
“The programme presents a comprehensive and definitive picture of hurricane Katrina’s devastating effects on the population, economy and geography of the Gulf Coast region,” said Discovery brand director Raja Balasubramanian.
Discovery channel in association with NBC production team aims to bring this incisive programme quickly to aid viewers to understand the science and context for this terrible disaster.
Katrina presents on-the-scene accounts and exclusive, compelling interviews from federal and state officials, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida survivors.
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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.
