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Telecable launches BBC World in Dominican Republic
MUMBAI: BBC World is now being broadcast in Telecable – a deal made possible by Castalia Communications, BBC World’s exclusive distribution representative for Latin America.
Castalia negotiated the contract between BBC World and Telecable SA, the pioneer cable television service and leader in the pay television industry in Dominican Republic, informs an official communiqué.
Telecable VP and general manager Luis Ruiz says, “It is with great satisfaction that Telecable introduces BBC World to its over 60,000 subscribers, as this channel offers enjoyment of a world of knowledge, entertainment and fun on a daily basis with international-quality programming. With this new addition, Telecable shows once again its commitment to continue as the leader in the cable television industry in the Dominican Republic.”
Backed up by one of the most extensive news networks in the world and comprised of more than 250 correspondents and over 50 bureaux, BBC World alternates between live newscasts and entertaining and incisive award-winning documentaries.
“We are very pleased with the launch of BBC World in Telecable. We have no doubt that BBC World will be welcomed, as the service is renowned for its objective content and the quality of its programming which I am sure will be very much appreciated by Telecable subscribers,” says BBC World vice president distribution and business development Bob DeStefanis.
MUMBAI: India’s most famous hot seat is about to welcome an unlikely first-timer. For the first time on Hindi general entertainment television, industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla will appear on Kaun Banega Crorepati, the iconic quiz show hosted by Amitabh Bachchan.
The special episode marks a rare meeting point of boardroom heft and prime-time television, bringing one of India’s most influential business leaders face to face with the country’s most enduring screen legend. It is a crossover that blends intellect, leadership and popular culture, all under KBC’s familiar spotlight.
Birla’s appearance dovetails neatly with the show’s current theme, Jahaan Akal Hai, Wahan Akad Hai, which celebrates the confidence that comes from clarity of thought and knowledge. His presence lends weight to the idea that sharp thinking and conviction are as vital in life as they are in the quiz chair.
In a thoughtful conversation with Bachchan, Birla shared an upbeat view of India’s economic journey, pointing to the nation’s rapid growth and the scale of opportunity opening up across industries and communities. He spoke of momentum, ambition and a future shaped by enterprise and ideas.
The episode is not all serious talk. In lighter moments, Birla confessed his long-standing admiration for Bachchan, calling him his favourite actor and admitting to a touch of nervousness at answering questions in front of the Shahenshah himself. The candour adds a human touch to a man more often seen in headlines than on television sets.
The special episode airs on Monday, 29 December at 9.00 pm on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.
