Music and Youth
Worldspace launches two Indian classical music channels
MUMBAI: Satellite radio service provider Worldspace has launched two 24-hour Indian classical music channels.
Shruti is dedicated to Carnatic music while Gandharv is for lovers of Hindustani music.
Shruti and Gandharv will function as quality resources for all aspects of classical music and aptly reflecting the current classical music scenario.
The programming mix of these channels will have not only stimulating content for connoisseurs, but also include programs that cater to beginners and lay listeners. Apart from exploring various aspects of pure music in the Carnatic and Hindustani Music genres, the content will include music-based informative programs to educate and widen the listener base of Indian Classical Music.
These programmes will comprise features, informative and educational programs, interactive sessions, talent promotions, audience – artist interfaces and comparative studies.
Violin virtuoso Dr L Subramaniam added, “If these channels play in homes all the time- while the family is having dinner, or the kids are playing, children will automatically develop an ear for classical music. We should encourage them to imbibe our rich classical music and appreciate it”.
Leading vocalist Ashwini Bhide Deshpande said, “We have a very rich tradition and heritage of Indian Classical Music, which is not very easily accessible to a lot of people. I am sure channels like Gandharv and Shruti will bring Classical Music as well as and artists closer to music lovers. They will also help us artists reach a wider audience and give classical music its due”.
Through its two satellites Afristar and Asiastar, Worldspace beams music and information to millions of households across the world. Worldspace also works closely with a number of government and other key institutions, and lends its technology to them for social development causes, like distance education and forecasting.
Worldspace boasts of a range of over 30 channels across genres- from Jazz to Classical, to Old Hindi film Music and Rock. WorldSpace now offers regional Indian channels that include KL Radio (Tamil), Sparsha (Kannada), RM Radio (Malayalam) and Spandana (Telugu) on its network.
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.
