Music and Youth
Supernova Star Search to drop the mic with India’s boldest indie music talent hunt yet
MUMBAI: India’s indie music scene just got a power chord to the chest. Grammy voting member Bobby “Beebob” Baskaran and music composer Richard Dudley are cranking the volume with Supernova Star Search – a high-octane national competition set to find and launch the country’s next big independent music sensations.
This isn’t your average singing contest with weepy judges and sob stories. Supernova comes loaded with a Rs 1 crore prize pool, immersive XR tech from the eyeora platform, celebrity mentors, and a roadmap to stardom. The south India edition kicks off in May 2025, with western and northern India following suit through the year.
The semi-finals and finals? Think stadium energy with industry firepower.
“Supernova is more than a competition—it’s a platform for India’s hidden talent to explode into stardom,” said Moksha 360 co-founder Richard Andrew. “We’re building an ecosystem where artists are given the tools and mentorship to grow on both national and global stages.”
With Bobby Baskaran’s Moksha legacy and Grammy-tier cred, and Dudley’s production prowess, the duo have built Supernova under the Moksha 360 banner—an ambitious venture geared towards reshaping India’s indie music industry. The plan? Put creators first and make viral fame sustainable.
The structure of the competition pulls no punches:
. A total prize pool of Rs 1 crore including cash, music production, video shoots, and national PR
. Auditions hosted on eyeora XR, with public voting keeping it spicy
. Live semi-finals and finals with celeb judges and seasoned industry mentors
. Artist development contracts under Moksha 360 with full-spectrum management, audio and video production, and global visibility
“As a lifelong musician and mentor, I know the struggles independent artists face. Supernova Star Search is our answer-a bold, creative, and tech-driven space for raw talent to thrive,” said Beebob.
Backing the initiative are heavy-hitting partners: Alliance Française as venue host, Total Productions managing event logistics, and Radio Indigo amplifying the buzz.
The organisers promise an indie revolution. They’re here to launch careers, spark trends, and possibly melt a few amps along the way.
If you’ve got the pipes, lyrics or loops that deserve a national stage, Supernova might just be your launchpad. If not, grab the popcorn-this is going to be a show.
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.
