Music and Youth
Mumbai commuters may soon enjoy FM on Best buses
MUMBAI: FM radio on Mumbai’s ubiquitous Best buses? It could soon be a reality with the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply & Transport (Best) proposing to call for a tender from all the existing FM operators to offer radio services in buses.
The main aim in this effort is to have a communication system designed that will connect Best’s control room to the radio station in case of emergency like last year’s 26 July deluge that ground the city to a halt. Best has had a few rounds of discussions with operators expressing its interest in providing value added service to its commuters.
The public transport undertaking has stated that only one FM radio station will be able to broadcast their content. According to a reliable source, “At the moment, Best has proposed that the operators run a pilot project whereby the operators will learn the possible cost of the infrastructure that has to be built.” The pilot project has been chalked out for a month.
“The operators will be given four to five buses wherein they will be able the get the know-how as to how the communication system cum FM radio can be set-up. Also on which radio band frequency can they run their station and have a better clue of the FM system,” the source adds.
It is interesting to note that Best is already exploiting mobile services. The users of two operators; Reliance and Tata mobile services can get information of the entire route network on their mobile phones.
There are approximately 3,400 buses and everyday as many as 4.5 million people commute by Best buses in Mumbai.
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.
