Music and Youth
ETC net profit down 71 per cent to Rs 3.8 million
ETC Networks Limited announced its Q-2 results for the year 2001-2002 with its net taking a 71 per cent dip to Rs 3.8 million from Rs 13.33 million in the corresponding quarter in FY 2000.
The net revenue went down by 13 per cent from Rs 97.08 million to Rs 84.28 million. “The downturn in revenues is due to the encryption of the channel which has effected its reach,” clarified Vijay Shah, company secretary, ETC Networks Limited. The distribution of decoders is still on. The bad market condition has also affected revenues, Shah said.
When queried as to how staff costs had gown down from 10.57 million to 7.03 million, Shah said it was due to the successful restructuring operations the company had undertaken. When asked about the 25 per cent increase in the sales and administration costs from Rs 20.4 million to Rs 25.70 million he said it was due to operational expenses of etc channel Punjabi which was not there last year.
The increase in the depreciation amount is due to the buying of additional machinery and equipment, Shah said.
On the Bombay Stock Exchange, the share price of the company held steady today at Rs 12. It went down marginally to Rs 11.85 and closed at Rs 12 with only 1,700 shares changing hands.
Music and Youth
TLC launches ‘World On My Plate’ with Shipra Khanna
New travel-food series premieres 29 March at 7:00 PM.
MUMBAI: Shipra Khanna just packed her bags and her flavours because when a celebrated chef takes you on a global plate tour, even the couch starts feeling like first-class. Warner Bros. Discovery India has announced the launch of World On My Plate with Shipra Khanna, a new travel and food series set to premiere on TLC on 29 March at 7:00 PM. Hosted and curated by the popular chef and television personality, the show blends food, travel and culture through an intimate and immersive lens.
Across three visually rich episodes, Shipra journeys to global destinations to explore not just what people eat, but why they eat it, uncovering the stories, traditions and human connections behind every dish. The series opens in London, weaving its iconic landmarks with diverse culinary scenes, before moving to Spain’s vineyards, olive orchards and coastal kitchens.
Warner Bros. Discovery head of advertising revenues for South Asia Tanaz Mehta said: “At TLC, our focus has always been on bringing authentic stories that reflect how people live and connect. World On My Plate builds on this by using food as a lens to explore shared traditions across geographies. We’re excited to collaborate with Chef Shipra Khanna, whose perspective brings both depth and relatability to these narratives.”
Shipra Khanna added, “Food has always been my way of connecting with people and understanding cultures. With World On My Plate, I’ve had the opportunity to step into new worlds, learn from incredible individuals, and share stories that go far beyond the plate. This show is very special to me.”
The series promises strong visual storytelling, meaningful interactions and a fresh perspective on global cuisine celebrating flavours alongside the emotions and traditions that shape them.
In a world where travel shows often feel like distant postcards, Shipra Khanna is serving up something far more personal: a passport to cultures through their kitchens, proving that the best way to understand a place is still through the plate. Tune in to World On My Plate with Shipra Khanna starting 29 March at 7:00 PM on TLC.
