Music and Youth
MTV takes over College Television Network in US
NEW YORK: MTV Networks is poised to purchase the College Television Network (CTN) from the CTN Media Group, an acquisition that will enable MTV to tap the 750 American college campuses where CTN is available.
CTN, based in New York, is the largest television network dedicated exclusively to serving college students. According to a press release, it reaches 8.2 million students each week, by way of its satellite broadcast feed to televisions located primarily in public spaces on the largest American college campuses, as well as direct distribution into dorm room cable systems on almost 150 college campuses.
Elaborating on MTV’s plans, the release states that CTN will continue to offer programmes designed specifically to meet the demands of college students. The emphasis would be on a unique blend of music, news, sports and college-specific programming. In addition, it will continue to create new music and other college-themed events and bring them to college students across the US.
MTV has also formed partnerships with CBS News and CBS Sports (also owned by Viacom Inc.) to provide news and sports programming specifically for college students, says the release.
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.
