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NRI or Foreign? Zee pulls out of FM race
The Subhash Chandra owned Zee Telefilms has again landed into equity problems.
First it was the earth station at Noida where Zee had planned to uplink it’s television channels. The proposal is still pending before the Information and Broadcasting Ministry. The issue is the same; whether the NRI equity should be considered as foreign equity. The Finance Ministry is still considering that aspect. Zee Telefilms is still awaiting the Government decision on the same.
This time it is the FM sector whire Zee Telefilms was bidding. The Government of India is treating the NRI equity in Zee Telefilms which amounts to 60% as foreign equity. This has put off India’s media Mughol Subhash Chandra who has decided to pull out of the FM fray.
However, another venture of Chandra, New Media would still be in the fray.
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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.
