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NDS and Discovery Channel involve interactive TV viewers in Mastermind
NDS has developed an interactive version of Mastermind, the popular television quiz that will debut on 12 November on Discovery Networks Europe (DNE) on Sky digital.
Discovery selected NDS, the leading provider of conditional access systems and interactive applications for digital TV, to provide the technology and to assist in the implementation of the Mastermind application, based on NDS's success with SkySportsActive, Channel 4's Banzai, QVC and other interactive customers.
NDS and Discovery developed the application to allow Sky digital viewers to select from multiple-choice answers in real-time on their remote control, as host Clive Anderson asks the general knowledge questions. Viewers will also be able to vote for the contestant they think looks the brainiest. At the end of the show, viewers will be able to register their scores – those who record the highest scores will be invited to compete in a Viewers' Final, which will take place after the contestants' final.
Discovery launched NDS-powered interactive programming in May 2001 with shows such as Tales From the Black Museum II, Elevision and the Ultimate Guide to Mummies. The interactive shows feature additional in-depth and easy-to-access information, with quirky facts and quizzes for viewers.
Mastermind was last aired in Britain in 1996. The new series – which still features the famous black chair, will transmit each weekday at 4 pm and 7:30 pm, with a weekend omnibus on Saturday and Sunday. The show will remain true to its original format, with four contestants receiving two minutes of questioning on their chosen specialized subject and a further two minutes on general knowledge.
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TV9 to host What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 in Delhi
PM Narendra Modi to keynote two day forum on India and the world
NEW DELHI: TV9 Network is gearing up to host the fourth edition of its flagship What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 on March 23 and 24 in the national capital, bringing together a wide spectrum of voices to debate India’s place in a shifting global order.
The summit will open with a keynote address by Narendra Modi, setting the tone for this year’s theme, “India and the world”, as the country positions itself at the crossroads of economic growth, geopolitical shifts and technological change.
From cabinet ministers to chief ministers, business leaders to cultural figures, the event promises a crowded stage and a lively exchange of ideas. Union ministers such as Piyush Goyal and Jyotiraditya Scindia are expected to attend, alongside state leaders including Mohan Yadav, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Bhajan Lal Sharma, Nayab Singh Saini and Bhagwant Mann.
Political voices from across the aisle, including Smriti Irani, Akhilesh Yadav and Asaduddin Owaisi, will also join the conversation, ensuring that the debates are as diverse as they are dynamic.
Adding a cultural and sporting touch, personalities such as yoga guru Swami Ramdev, poet Kumar Vishwas and cricketing names like Sourav Ganguly, Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh are set to share the stage. Global business leaders and diplomats will further widen the lens, reflecting the summit’s international outlook.
Speaking ahead of the event, TV9 Network managing director and chief executive officer Barun Das, said India stands at a unique moment in history, combining demographic strength, technological capability and entrepreneurial energy. He noted that in uncertain times, honest conversations and bold ideas will shape the country’s trajectory.
The summit will explore themes ranging from economic growth and governance to innovation, sustainability and culture, positioning itself as a platform for dialogue at a time when the world is in flux.
With a packed agenda and a high-profile guest list, What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 aims to do more than just talk. It seeks to capture a moment where India is not only part of the global conversation, but increasingly helping lead it.
