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Viacom chairman Redstone sued by nephew
MUMBAI: US media conglomerate Viacom chairman Sumner Redstone has been sued by his nephew Michael Redstone. Michael has also named his own father in his suit.
Media reports state that in the suit Michael says that both his uncle and father cheated him of a stake in the media conglomerate. Redstone accuses his uncle and father Edward of ‘self- dealing’, ‘breaches of fiduciary duties,’ and ‘unjust enrichment’ in buying back shares of National Amusements (NAI) the company that controls Viacom, CBS and Midway Games – at low prices.
In response a spokeswoman for NAI said that the allegations are knowingly baseless regarding entirely proper transactions that occurred decades ago. NAI will therefore defend vigorously against what it terms as a meritless and frivolous lawsuit.
Reports add that Michael Redstone is looking for money damages amounting to what the present value of the plaintiffs’ approximate 50 per cent share of National Amusements are worth today.
Joining Michael Redstone in the suit are trustees of the trusts representing Sumner and Edwards’ children. The buybacks occurred in 1972 and 1984 and the company is estimated to be worth about $8 billion.
It is the second suit recently filed against Redstone by a family member. Sumner Redstone’s son Brent filed a suit against his father earlier this year, claiming that he was entitled to a one-sixth interest in National Amusements, valued at more than $1 billion. No trial date has been set for that suit state reports.
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Vikram and Ajinkya Gandhe win Masterchef India season finale
Chef Sanjeev Kapoor joins judges for emotional MasterChef finale
MUMBAI: The latest season of MasterChef India concluded on a high note, with brothers Vikram Gandhe and Ajinkya Gandhe crowned winners in the grand finale aired on Sony Entertainment Television.
The duo from Nagpur lifted the coveted trophy and donned the show’s signature golden apron after a season that celebrated India’s diverse culinary traditions under the theme “Pride of India”.
This edition of the popular cooking reality show introduced a new jodi format, with 50 pairs from across the country competing in the Masterchef kitchen. Contestants brought personal stories, regional flavours and family bonds to the competition.
The grand finale featured the final three pairs: Vikram and Ajinkya Gandhe (brothers), Saisree and Chanda (mother and daughter), and Anju and Manju (sisters).
The finale was attended by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor, who joined the show’s judging panel comprising Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar and Kunal Kapur.
Kapoor said the show has long served as a platform to celebrate India’s rich culinary heritage and provide passionate home cooks with a national stage. He noted that the current season reflected a confident India that takes pride in its roots while embracing new culinary ideas.
Judge Vikas Khanna said the contestants’ journeys and the memories created during the season would remain with the team long after the show’s conclusion. Ranveer Brar described the show as a family that continues to grow with every season, while Kunal Kapur praised the contestants’ creativity and determination.
With the finale now concluded, the latest season of MasterChef India once again highlighted how food can reflect identity, heritage and storytelling, inspiring home cooks across the country to pursue their culinary ambitions.
