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Sony BBC Earth returns with the ‘Earth In Focus’ photography contest
Mumbai: This World Photography Day, Sony BBC Earth has brought back its photography-based digital IP “Earth In Focus.” The photography contest will reward thriving photography enthusiasts who have a passion for capturing moments in time.
This year’s theme is “Thrill of Life,” which is further subdivided into landscape, adventure, and wildlife subcategories.
Sony Pictures Networks business operations head-Sony AATH and head-marketing & insights, English cluster Rohan Jain said, “Sony BBC Earth is known for delighting its viewers with grand visual imagery and insightful storytelling. With our property “Earth In Focus,” we endeavour to provide photography enthusiasts a chance to showcase the beauty of nature through their lens. As we step into yet another season of this contest, we look forward to engaging with photography lovers and giving them an opportunity to interact with the experts.”
“Earth In Focus” has invited people to share what thrills them. An award-winning wildlife photographer, Rathika Ramasamy, will judge the one-month contest.
The winners will receive their GoPro Hero10 back, as well as a once-in-a-lifetime chance to have their entries featured on the Sony BBC Earth channel and social media handles. They will also receive access to an exclusive masterclass with Ramasamy.
The previous edition of the contest was themed “freedom in focus,” and it received 2,500 entries on nature, people, and hobbies. The contest received a phenomenal response from photography enthusiasts, with 1,35,000 votes and eight lakh page views.
Participants can share images on ‘www.sonybbcearth.com/EarthInFocus/.’
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Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
