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Discovery to telecast a special programme on the rapid decline of vultures
Discovery Channel is all set to air a special programme on India's vulture population titled The Last Flight, presenting the on-ground reality, the ramifications of vulture extinction, the investigation undertaken by the Ministry of Environment and Forests to understand the cause for the rapid decline in vulture population and the initiatives required to reverse this trend.
The Last Flight will air on the Discovery Channel under the popular Discover India series on Saturday, 26 March at 8 pm.
The key aspect of the programme will be the in-depth investigation undertaken by the Ministry of Environment and Forests to decipher the cause for this high mortality rate of vultures in India.
Discovery Networks India vice president – programming Pankaj Saxena said, "The Discover India series highlights the unique aspects of India and generates high viewership across the country. But I must say that The Last Flight is, perhaps, one of the most relevant programmes that we would ever present in the series. The programme highlights a calamity that demands immediate action. I am confident that Discovery Channel, with a subscriber base of 31 million households in India alone, will be able to generate nationwide awareness about the problem and encourage necessary action."
The Last Flight is produced by Nutan Manmohan.
MUMBAI: India’s most famous hot seat is about to welcome an unlikely first-timer. For the first time on Hindi general entertainment television, industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla will appear on Kaun Banega Crorepati, the iconic quiz show hosted by Amitabh Bachchan.
The special episode marks a rare meeting point of boardroom heft and prime-time television, bringing one of India’s most influential business leaders face to face with the country’s most enduring screen legend. It is a crossover that blends intellect, leadership and popular culture, all under KBC’s familiar spotlight.
Birla’s appearance dovetails neatly with the show’s current theme, Jahaan Akal Hai, Wahan Akad Hai, which celebrates the confidence that comes from clarity of thought and knowledge. His presence lends weight to the idea that sharp thinking and conviction are as vital in life as they are in the quiz chair.
In a thoughtful conversation with Bachchan, Birla shared an upbeat view of India’s economic journey, pointing to the nation’s rapid growth and the scale of opportunity opening up across industries and communities. He spoke of momentum, ambition and a future shaped by enterprise and ideas.
The episode is not all serious talk. In lighter moments, Birla confessed his long-standing admiration for Bachchan, calling him his favourite actor and admitting to a touch of nervousness at answering questions in front of the Shahenshah himself. The candour adds a human touch to a man more often seen in headlines than on television sets.
The special episode airs on Monday, 29 December at 9.00 pm on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.
