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New Global TV data released
The RTL Group’ IP division has just published European Key Facts – Television 2001, an informed overview of the state of the art in the industry.
TV Keyfacts 2001 covers 47 countries, including 35 European countries, USA, Canada, Australia, important countries in Latin America and Asia, including Japan, South Korea, China and India, as well as South Africa and Israel. All data are related to 2000. Although Europe has the most extensive coverage, major television exporting countries including the US, Latin America and Australia are also covered in depth.
The report presents a detailed approach of television markets in every country. It details the TV landscape with domestic and foreign channels, pay TV and digital TV as well as differentiated audience figures and advertising expenditures. The report also points out some trends which European television has undergone over the past year. It gives graphic key tables giving a global overview of television in Europe.
Most data is based on raw data supplied by each country. All details of the television industry, including information of TV equipment, cable and satellite, average viewing time and advertising figures are considered from different points of view in the report. It lists top programmes in every country, viewing patterns, and breakups of advertising expenditure.
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Vikram and Ajinkya Gandhe win Masterchef India season finale
Chef Sanjeev Kapoor joins judges for emotional MasterChef finale
MUMBAI: The latest season of MasterChef India concluded on a high note, with brothers Vikram Gandhe and Ajinkya Gandhe crowned winners in the grand finale aired on Sony Entertainment Television.
The duo from Nagpur lifted the coveted trophy and donned the show’s signature golden apron after a season that celebrated India’s diverse culinary traditions under the theme “Pride of India”.
This edition of the popular cooking reality show introduced a new jodi format, with 50 pairs from across the country competing in the Masterchef kitchen. Contestants brought personal stories, regional flavours and family bonds to the competition.
The grand finale featured the final three pairs: Vikram and Ajinkya Gandhe (brothers), Saisree and Chanda (mother and daughter), and Anju and Manju (sisters).
The finale was attended by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor, who joined the show’s judging panel comprising Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar and Kunal Kapur.
Kapoor said the show has long served as a platform to celebrate India’s rich culinary heritage and provide passionate home cooks with a national stage. He noted that the current season reflected a confident India that takes pride in its roots while embracing new culinary ideas.
Judge Vikas Khanna said the contestants’ journeys and the memories created during the season would remain with the team long after the show’s conclusion. Ranveer Brar described the show as a family that continues to grow with every season, while Kunal Kapur praised the contestants’ creativity and determination.
With the finale now concluded, the latest season of MasterChef India once again highlighted how food can reflect identity, heritage and storytelling, inspiring home cooks across the country to pursue their culinary ambitions.
