Music and Youth
Songdew TV launches to promote independent music
MUMBAI: Songdew.com, which has been promoting independent musicians, has launched its TV channel today. The online music publishing platform has struck a deal with Videocon d2h exclusively. The channel will show the best of independent music and live acts from across the country.
The overabundance of music channels may pose a question of the new channel’s relevance. But the main factor playing to its strength is that it is the only channel dedicated to independent music.
Speaking to Indiantelevision.com, Songdew director Sandip Tarkas says, “Differentiation is not at all a problem for us as we already have a differentiated content. While other channels are funky, we are not.” The channel will give a fresh outlook on music among the various Bollywood-dependent channels.
The idea behind Songdew.com dates back four years ago when two batchmates Sandip Tarkas and founder of Songdew Sunil Khanna had been in talks about a music channel. They went to a music conference where artists were lamenting about lack of common resource to publicise their music. That’s when the idea of Songdew.com was ignited.
“More than 28000+ talented musicians and bands creating outstanding music, lack a platform to present their creation to music lovers in India. Songdew TV is a giant step in that direction and we are delighted to partner with Videocon d2h as our first DTH platform,” Khanna says.
The music channel will be promoted primarily through its own media such as the website and the app as well as through the Videocon d2h homepage. The new synergy will provide artists multiple levels of cross-platform promotion including promos of unplugged music.
“Music connects people. With this insight, we launched Songdew TV on Videocon d2h. Besides offering fresh music to young viewers, it is also our way of promoting new musical talent across the country,” an official spokesperson from Videocon d2h said.
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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.
