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Subhash Chandra bestowed with Honorary Doctorate degree
MUMBAI: Zeel (Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd) and Essel Group, chairman Subhash Chandra received the Honorary Doctorate of Business Administration from the University of East London (UEL) for his instinctive ability to venture in to new businesses and make them successful.
Chandra received the Doctorate from the University of East London Chancellor Lord Gulam Noon, himself a leading NRI entrepreneur, at a ceremony for its Royal Dock Business School graduates
The citation presented at the event noted, “at the age of 17, Subhash Chandra steered his grandfather’s business back to stability and from Essel it became Essel Group of industries.”
Chandra was privileged to have been considered for the honour. While accepting the award, he thanked the entire senior management team at the Royal Dock Business School. “It is indeed a privilege to be recognised outside one’s country, and in the presence of such highly acclaimed and respected individuals. I thank you all for bestowing this prestigious award that I feel honoured to receive,” he said.
The recognition that Chandra has got isn’t just good for him but will also add a feather to the crown of Zeel and the entire Essel Group. Launched in 1992, brand Zee has earned a global recognition in its reign over the media and entertainment industry for the past 20 years.
Now, on 21 November, Chandra will deliver a keynote speech at AsPIRE, the annual event hosted by JP Morgan at Lord’s to promote Asian-Pacific global leadership. He will take the audience through his life journey from humble beginnings in India to becoming a global billionaire. He will reveal his role models and advise on implementing ideas into successful business operations.
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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.
