Music and Youth
MTV India distances itself from Gandhi slur
MUMBAI: Responding to the uproar over MTV USA’s lampooning Mahatma Gandhi in its spoof series Clone High USA, MTV India has asserted that it is in no way connected to it and also given an assurance that the show will not air in India.
MTV India MD Alex Kuruvilla has issued the following statement:
“MTV India is a completely locally programmed channel created by a team of Indians reflecting the tastes of young Indians. Each MTV channel around the world creates content specifically for local audiences, and therefore MTV India had no involvement in the creation or production of Clone High USA. Upon hearing reports about the series, we immediately notified MTV US to discuss the show’s content. In response, MTV US has taken this matter very seriously, and feedback from them is forthcoming.
“MTV India, which reflects the tastes and sensibilities of our local audiences, has no intentions of airing the show in India. We at MTV India greatly respect and revere the father of our nation, Mahatma Gandhi. We respect and cherish all the values that he stood for all of his life … peace, non-violence, and the greater goodness of humanity.”
Indians have been outraged by the depiction of the Mahatma in Clone High USA. What has led to further protests is that almost in tandem, a California-based magazine Maxim ran an article in its latest issue depicting a muscleman beating up an image of Gandhi.
Clone High, USA introduces a character called G-Man – a fictitious Gandhi clone – who wears dangly earrings, eats junk food and is the ultimate party animal.
Maxim, in an alleged humor (sic) article, depicts a man in a “Muscle” T-shirt beating up an image of Gandhi. The article, which calls for a healthy regimen of violent assaults, asks readers to “teach those pacifists a lesson about aggression”.
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.
