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DW partners with Epic for ‘Eco India’ series
MUMBAI: DW’s flagship TV series, Eco India, which focuses on finding sustainable and environment-friendly solutions for a wide range of issues, has launched its Hindi series on In10 Media Network’s infotainment channel Epic.
The Eco India series by DW is an attempt to bring to the masses stories of the change-makers who have found innovative ways to solve the problems faced in day-to-day life as well as across various sectors and industries.
The series sheds light on how communities in India are coming up with innovative solutions for a wide gamut of issues such as food shortage, and rising sea levels in Mumbai among others. It also attempts to showcase some of the impactful stories of sustainable eco-friendly endeavours such as lake conservation in Bengaluru, new ways of taking care of livestock and earning money with cow dung, and recycling of industrial cloth wastes.
In10 Media Network acquisition & syndication network senior AVP Adita Jain said, “Epic is committed in its endeavour to bring to the viewers some of the most exceptional content about India covering a wide range of topics. The Eco India series is the perfect opportunity for us to play our part in generating awareness around the need to adopt environment-friendly solutions for various industrial and domestic challenges. We are delighted to partner with DW.”
DW distribution asia head Andrés Palacios-Degwitz said, “We are delighted to partner with Epic for the Eco India series to bring to light some of the new age environmental innovations. Epic has established itself as an India-centric platform for infotainment and Eco India Hindi series fits well in the Epic content library.”
The Eco India English series is available on Epic On.
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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.
