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ZeeQ acquires rights of Amar Chitra Katha
MUMBAI: Edutainment channel ZeeQ has acquired 26 episodes of Amar Chitra Katha (ACK) from Ideas Box Entertainment, an independent subsidiary of Amar Chitra Katha.
ACKs episodes capture the Indian heroes from the comics of Amar Chitra Katha and create a first-of-its-kind comic format which is fresh and interesting. This program will help children develop values and harbour integrity in edutainment way.
To name a few, the bouquet of 26 episodes on ZeeQ will consist of Birbal the wise, Ashoka, Prithviraj Chauhan, Chanakya, Shivaji, Vivekanand, Subhash Chandra Bose, Bhagat Singh, Mother Teresa and the likes. Every episode will explore two heroes and Itihaas, the voice of history, will tell the tale.
ZeeQ Business Head Subhadarshi Tripathy says, “ZeeQ has acquired this property of ACK from Ideas Box for three years. ZeeQ had planned to bring the class room lessons of history in engaging animated format on small screen and ACK is the first step in that direction.”
Created by Anant Pai, Amar Chitra Katha is available in 20 Indian languages and is one of the largest selling book series. In a comic book format, it has captured the great Indian epics, mythology, history, folklore, and fables.
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Travelxp 4K launches on iNES Group in Romania
Premium travel channel arrives in native 4K HDR for viewers
BUCHAREST: Travel just got a little sharper in Romania. Travelxp 4K has officially launched on iNES Group, expanding its European footprint and bringing cinematic travel storytelling to more homes across the country.
Now available to iNES subscribers on channel 137, the fully Romanian-localised channel delivers immersive native 4K HLG HDR quality at the touch of a button. From bucket list landmarks to hidden corners of the globe, viewers can explore a sweeping range of destinations without leaving the sofa.
Travelxp 4K says it is currently the only television channel in Europe dedicated entirely to global travel and lifestyle programming in 4K. Its line-up blends striking cinematography with culturally rich narratives, designed to appeal to armchair adventurers of all ages and backgrounds.
Travelxp managing director Europe Sumant Bahl, described the launch as another key step in strengthening the brand’s presence in Romania and across the continent. He said the partnership with iNES Group would inspire Romanian audiences with high quality content showcasing the beauty, diversity and culture of destinations around the world.
iNES Group development director Sorin Ionescu, said the addition reflects the operator’s focus on enhancing its television offering with premium, relevant content. He noted that Travelxp 4K complements the company’s portfolio by giving subscribers access to world class travel and lifestyle programming in 4K HDR, delivering outstanding picture quality and an elevated viewing experience.
With this launch, Romanian viewers can expect fewer passport queues and more panoramic views, as global journeys arrive in vivid detail on their screens.
