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Luke Mangan show to launch in Singapore in HD
MUMBAI: Voom HD Networks, Singapore‘s Mega Media and Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) have announced the launch of Appetizing Adventures with Luke Mangan, the latest high-definition (HD) project arising from the companies‘ on-going HD co-production collaboration. The new series will take Australian chef Luke Mangan on an exotic culinary road trip throughout Asia as he seeks inspiration for new dishes for his restaurants in Sydney, Tokyo and San Francisco. Currently in production, the show is slated to premiere in late 2007 on Voom HD Networks‘ ultra HD channel, followed by distribution throughout the world. Ultra HD VP programming Elizabeth Dewey said, “This series offers an excellent opportunity for us to expand our entertainment driven, visually stunning programming line-up. We are thrilled to be adding Luke Mangan‘s expertise and energy to the channel and delighted to be producing again with Mega Media and MDA.” MDA CEO Christopher Chia said, “This latest series gives us the opportunity to share Asia‘s wonderful cultural treats with the world, not just through food and sightseeing but also through the customs that Chef Mangan experiences along the way. The series adds to the growing portfolio of entertaining made-by-Singapore HD programmes.” Singapore‘s Mega Media MD Jonathan Foo said, “The series we‘re developing will tempt the palettes of viewers the world over, as the magic of HD virtually transports them right into the kitchens of Asia‘s top restaurants, eateries, cafés and markets.”
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With 57 per cent single new users, Ashley Madison rebrands as discreet dating platform
Platform says majority of new members now identify as single
INDIA: Ashley Madison is shedding the “married-dating” label that defined it for two decades, repositioning itself as a platform for discreet dating in what it calls the post-social media age.
The rebrand, unveiled in India on 27 February, 2026, marks a structural shift in business model and identity. Once synonymous with married dating, the company now describes itself as the “premier destination for discreet dating” under a new tagline: Where Desire Meets Discretion.
The pivot is data-driven. Internal figures show that 57 per cent of global sign-ups between 1 January and 31 December, 2025 identified as single: a notable departure from the platform’s married core. The company argues that its community has already evolved beyond its original positioning.
“In an age where our lives have been constantly put on public display, privacy has become the new luxury,” said Ashley Madison chief strategy officer Paul Keable. He framed the platform’s offering as “ethical discretion” for singles, separated, divorced and non-monogamous users seeking private connections.
The shift also taps into wider digital fatigue. A global survey conducted by YouGov for Ashley Madison, covering 13,071 adults across Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland, the UK and the US, found mounting discomfort with hyper-public online lives.
Among dating app users, 30 per cent cited constant swiping and messaging as a source of fatigue, while 24 per cent pointed to pressure to curate public-facing profiles and early personal disclosure. Some 27 per cent said fears of screenshots or information being shared contributed to exhaustion; an equal share cited unwanted attention.
The retreat from oversharing appears broader. According to the survey, 46 per cent of adults actively try to keep most aspects of their life private online. Only 8 per cent feel comfortable sharing most aspects publicly, while 35 per cent say they are becoming more selective about what they disclose.
Ashley Madison is betting that this cultural recalibration towards controlled visibility can be monetised. By doubling down on privacy infrastructure and reframing itself around discretion rather than infidelity, the company is attempting to convert reputational baggage into a premium proposition.
