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Zee Learn promotes Navneet Anhal to CEO
MUMBAI: Navnnet Anhal former chief operating officer at Zee Learn has now taken the position of the chief executive officer.
Anhal started off with Zee Learn in 2008 and has since earned made his way up the ranks showing dedication and commitment towards the organization. He was appointed as the COO in July 2012.
Meanwhile, Pradeep Pillai has been appointed as the chief operating officer to step into Anhal’s shoes.
Pillai was earlier the business head for K12 unit at Zee Learn which includes Kidzee preschools and Mount Litera Zee Schools.
Anhal said, “At Zee Learn we are focused on improving Human Capital. We are optimistic about the future opportunities in the education sector in India and gearing up to meet expectations of all stakeholders associated with the sector.”
Zee Learn HR head Aman Pal Singh said, “The demand for quality education is an important social reality today and Zee Learn is well poised to cater to this growing aspiration. We are confident that the new leadership team will drive the organisation to set new benchmarks in education in India.
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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.
