ALL-THROUGH NOVEMBER ON SPACE MONTH, Monday to Friday, 9PM
New Delhi, 29 October 29, 2015: What’s it like to leave earth to explore the unknown? How does it feel to be in space? At times, some images caught by satellites in space defy explanation. The idea of something so mysterious and overwhelmingly powerful has always fascinated humans.
Join Discovery Science’s SPACE MONTH to explore the space and uncover the mysteries of the universe. Airing Monday to Friday at 9 pm on Discovery Science, SPACE MONTH will take viewers on a voyage to rediscover the universe and its attractions, the Earth orbit and will offer a deeper understanding of the cosmos.
Premiering on November 2nd, SPACE MONTH will chart its journey into the unknown with WHAT ON EARTH? Watching us from space, satellites orbit the Earth at 17,000 miles an hour, capturing images of our world that are breath taking, but some can be bizarre. Such photographs force the question, what on Earth is that? The series will use state of the art technology satellites to find structures and cities lost for thousands of years. One image could be the vital clue to the location of the Garden of Eden, another would reveal the Amazonian golden city of El Dorado, and much more.
Rahul Johri, EVP & GM-South Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, said, “Discovery Science challenges viewers to look beyond the known and intrigues them to question everything. SPACE MONTH will give viewers a dynamic and immersive tour of the most extreme forces the universe has to offer. The programming special is bound to leave the viewers mesmerized.”
SPACE MONTH will feature the following programmes:
IN SPACE: 50 YEARS OF SPACE EXPLORATION will offer an in-depth analysis chronicling 50 years of unique achievements in space and exciting developments for the future.
UNRAVELING THE COSMOS will take an immersive 3D tour of the vast scale and extreme distances in our universe.
SPACE VOYAGES will bring to light projects including Explorer, Ranger, Mariner and Surveyor that have been the unsung heroes in the story of space.
ONE GIANT LEAP – Interviews with the surviving astronauts, families, and other key players, along with stunning high-definition NASA films and never-before-seen home movie collections, transport viewers back in time to discover a fascinating, untold story of the man’s journey to the moon.
WHAT ON EARTH? – Six breath-taking images, six unfathomable mysteries; from a gigantic tsunami hundreds of feet high that never hits land, to a secret underground base in China and has an image from space finally revealed the location of the Garden of Eden? Massive tsunamis that disappear without trace, a sinister blood-red lake in war-torn Baghdad and a whirlpool in the ocean the size of Connecticut… experts and witnesses investigate, analysing the sites on the ground ‘WHAT ON EARTH’ goes in search of answers; trying to unravel these mysteries, captured from space.
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TO INCREASE AWARENESS ABOUT IMPORTANCE OF SOIL FOR A STABLE ENVIRONMENT
-Over 25,000 students participate in Asia’s biggest wildlife quiz; Finale in Delhi on 7th October-
New Delhi, October 06, 2015: Discovery Kids and WWF-India bring the new edition of Asia’s largest and India’s only national-level wildlife quiz – Discovery Kids & WWF-India’s Wild Wisdom Quiz 2015. The theme for this year’s quiz is SOIL, based on the UN declaration of the year 2015 as the International Year of Soils. The quiz seeks to highlight the importance and value of soil as the basis of the health of our planet and the delicate web of life, of which we are an integral part.
Discovery Kids & WWF-India’s Wild Wisdom Quiz 2015 has received participation from more than 25,000 students across India. The quiz that is being supported by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India this year has been held in 15 cities across India. The quiz reached out to more than 10,000 schools and invited participation from children at various levels – Middle School level (Classes 6-8); Junior School quiz (Classes 3-5) and an online version for High School students (Classes 9-12). The quiz culminated at city level for the Junior School children, whereas the Middle School winning teams from 15 cities will compete at the National Level, to be held at the WWF auditorium, New Delhi on 7th October 2015. Dhriti and Aryashree from ASN Sr. Secondary School, Mayur Vihar will be representing New Delhi at the National Final.
The second leg of the Discovery Kids and WWF India’s Wild Wisdom Quiz 2015 for High School will be organized from 31st October to 7th November 2015 at three levels.
Commenting on the association, Rahul Johri, EVP & GM – South Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific said, “Children are the change agents. Discovery Kids and WWF-India’s Wild Wisdom Quiz aims to engage children to sensitise them towards the protection of our environment and wildlife for a better tomorrow.”
” We are elated to see the level of participation this year, across 15 states in the Wild Wisdom Quiz. It gives us reassurance in the kind of work we do, to inspire and empower young minds of India, which might help them in taking action for a better future”. Said Radhika Suri, Director, Environment Education, WWF-India.
The Discovery Kids & WWF-India’s Wild Wisdom Quiz 2015 aims to provide students a unique opportunity to delve deeper into the natural history, wildlife and resources of this country. It strives to build their interest towards the rich natural legacy and inspire them to work towards its conservation.
About WWF-India
WWF-India is one of the largest conservation organizations engaged in wildlife and nature conservation in the country. It has an experience of over four decades in the field and has made its presence felt through a sustained effort not only towards nature and wildlife conservation, but sensitizing people by creating awareness through capacity building and enviro-legal activism.
It is a part of WWF International, which is one of the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organizations, with over 5 million supporters and a global network active in over 100 countries. WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of the earth’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by conserving the world’s biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable, and promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption.
http://www.wwfindia.org for latest news and media resources
About Discovery Kids
Discovery Kids lets children explore their awesome world and ignites their natural curiosity by providing content that is fun and enriching for school-age kids. The channel stimulates learning and imagination, and provides a safe environment that parents can trust. Discovery Kids offers its young viewers a world of endless possibilities through informative and entertaining programming that explores adventure, nature, science, wildlife, history and technology. Launched in Asia Pacific in April 2012, Discovery Kids is currently available to 30 million subscribers across the region. Find more details, log on to www.dkids.co.in
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New Delhi, September 04, 2015: Marking the 50th anniversary of 1965 India-Pakistan war, Discovery Channel will present 1965: INDIA’S BATTLES AND HEROES, a special programme that will recount the valour and sacrifice of the Indian soldiers who put their lives on the line in defence of the country.
To premiere on 14th September at 9 PM, 1965: INDIA’S BATTLES AND HEROES will narrate the complete story of the war by using rare archival footage, reconstructions and first hand experiences of the 1965 war survivors.
1965: INDIA’S BATTLES AND HEROES captures the circumstances of the battle and each milestone. The programme will highlight the various war equipment used during the war and daring challenges encountered. It will also recount the battle fought on the ground and in the air.
Rahul Johri, EVP & GM-South Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, said, “1965: INDIA’S BATTLES AND HEROES will recount the war through the eyes of the soldiers who were at the battlefront. It will piece together the circumstances of the war and the bravery of the war heroes through rare archival footage and captivating narration.”
The special programme will present the sequence of significant battles alongside the inspiring stories of the war heroes who led these battles, brought victories and eventually left behind proud memories fighting for their regiments and their countrymen. Some of the war heroes covered in the programme includes Lieutenant Colonel A.B. Tarapore, Major Bhupinder Singh, Major R.S. Dyal, Lieutenant Colonel Desmond Hayde, Company Quarter Master Havildar (CQMH) Abdul Hamid, Squadron Leader Denzil Keelor and Flying Officer V.K. Nebb.
1965: INDIA’S BATTLES AND HEROES will start with the war in the Rann of Kutch in August triggered by Pakistan under the aegis of Operation Desert Hawk. This led to a ceasefire in April 1965 brokered by British Prime Minister Harold Wilson. Thereafter, in August 1965, Operation Gibraltar was launched by Pakistan where Pakistani soldiers in civilian outfits crossed the Line of Control in Jammu & Kashmir. This was followed with Operation Bakshi which saw the Indian Army capturing the highest mountain Haji Pir Pass – the main route for infiltration into Kashmir.
The programme will then take the audience through the launch of Operation Grand Slam by Pakistan to take the border town of Akhnoor. Highlighting the crucial role played by the Indian Air Force, India reinforced Akhnoor. It was soon after this victory, Indian Prime Minister Shastri in his radio broadcast told the citizens to be prepared for a long battle ahead.
The programme will also have the 1965 heroes who survived the war reminisce about their heroic tales of valour, the war-room strategies, the achievements and immense sacrifices made by the Indian soldiers. These include Colonel JS Bindra (Retd), Brigadier VK Vaid (Retd), Brigadier Jasbir Singh Hundal (Retd), Lieutenant General Ajai Singh (Retd), Brigadier Kanwaljeet Singh (Retd), Major General B.R. Varma (Retd), Wing Commander V.K.Nebb(Retd) and Air Marshall Denzil Keelor(Retd).
1965: INDIA’S BATTLES AND HEROES will also air on Discovery HD World on September 14 at 9 PM.
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ALSO, COMMEMORATES INDIA’S 69TH YEAR OF INDEPENDENCE
Join India’s journey from being the jewel in an imperial crown to emerging as an independent nation from August 14 to 16 at 8 PM
New Delhi, August 03, 2015: Discovery celebrates its completion of 20 glorious years in India on the same day as India’s commemorates 69th year of independence. Rejoicing historic moment, Discovery Channel presents India Emerges: A Visual History, the three-part series that will bring alive pages from history books, placing viewers at the epicentre of the story of contemporary India. The programme will unfold rare archival and never before seen footage to narrate the story of the birth of independent India. Discovery Channel will air this exclusive programme every evening 8 PM on August 14, August 15 and August 16.
The special line-up will take the viewer’s back into history of India’s freedom struggle which spans the period of the British Raj in India, winding its way through tumultuous decades of the Indian freedom movement. The programme will talk about the battles of 1948, 1965 and 1971, the regime of Indira Gandhi, the period of Emergency, Operation Blue Star among others. The exclusive footage will take viewers to the stroke of midnight and also along new borders where a devastating partition will be unfolded. Having made its way through the ages, the series will culminate on the emergence of a strong, progressive and vibrant India that came into being after many challenges.
Commenting on the programme, Rahul Johri, EVP & GM-South Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific said, “It’s a proud moment for us as we complete 20 glorious years in India. What further amplifies the excitement is we celebrate this day on the 69th year of our independence. Marking this momentous occasion, we are happy to bring forth a programme that will narrate the stories of India and its emergence. The special line-up will revive the many memories of independence and unveil some of the intriguing facts of India’s freedom.”
Episode One – The Raj will narrate an era that predates the idea of India as a single entity, when a fractious political landscape was ripe for the colonial ambitions of European imperialists. Through the 17th and 18th centuries, the film will track the rising influence of the British East India Company, from purely mercantile to political, until finally in the 19th century, when the Queen Victoria officiated the transfer of power from ‘Company to Crown’. As the hour will reach its conclusion, viewers will be left on the cusp of the Indian freedom movement. With the resistance in the air, the people of India will be shown beginning to wake up to a new national consciousness.
Episode Two – March Towards Freedom will narrate how modern India was born. The programme will make the viewer’s travel back to the days of British Imperialism, India’s movement to break free and emerge as an independent nation. As the film will trace the rise of Indian resistance movements, it will also track parallel events unfolding across the globe including World War II. The programme showcases exclusive footage of the mass rallies where leaders including Mahatma Gandhi, Nehru and Maulana Azad urge the people towards non-violent struggle and the demand for ‘Swaraj’. Rare archives will take viewers into the chambers of Savarkar’s Hindu Mahasabha and round table meetings of the Jinnah-led Muslim League. As the second part of the film will draw to a close, India’s independence will be imminent.
The third & final episode – A Nation Is Born will take viewers into the days leading up to India’s independence from British rule. Extensive and exclusive footage will be showcased to the viewers that will take them through the phenomenal journey of how the two nations were formed along the Radcliffe line – India and Pakistan. The archived footage will feature the process of nation building, as India dedicates herself to overcoming its challenges. It will also highlight the White House reels of Jacqueline Kennedy’s visit to India help trace India’s steady upward rise in the global arena. As the film and the series will reach its conclusion, India is placed firmly in contemporary times, having emerged from its compelling history as the world’s largest democracy.
Get ready to witness an extraordinary moment in history with rare and newly restored archival images with India Emerges: A Visual History only on Discovery Channel and Discovery HD World.
]]>New Delhi, July 13, 2015: Humayun’s Tomb has stood through the great turning points in India’s history. Built over four centuries ago, this architectural masterpiece has served as a template for the Taj Mahal. There have been many theories behind the building of this colossal structure – ‘a symbol of queen’s love for her king’, ‘a son’s memorial to his father’, and ‘an ambitious emperor’s statement of the empire.’
Discovery Channel will air the exclusive programme – REVEALED: HUMAYUN’S TOMB on Monday, 27 July at 9pm. The one-hour special will unravel many concealed secrets of this architectural marvel and narrate the majestic story behind the life of the Mughal Emperor Humayun and his dynasty. From Humayun’s exile in Persia to his death as he tumbled down his library staircase to the rise of Akbar ‘The Great’, Revealed: Humayun’s Tomb will reveal many such intriguing stories. This is the first time ever that a true-to-scale 3D frames of the complex structure have been created.
Using dramatic re-enactment, high-end Computer Generated Imager (CGI) animation, extensive research, expert opinion, Discovery Channel has re-created the imagery of the early Mughal era and its key characters.
Commenting on the programme, Rahul Johri, EVP & GM-South Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific said, “Our programming strand Revealed uncovers significant stories from India. In the past, Revealed has featured The Line of Control, World’s Biggest Election, the Rann of Kutch among others and now we are bringing the Humayun’s Tomb. This programme will provide our audience the fascinating story of the early Mughal Empire and will uncover secrets about this amazing structure.”
Running parallel to the historical theme, the programme will also follow the restoration work undertaken by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture in partnership with Archeological Survey of India (ASI) to meticulously restore the lost grandeur of the monument.
Revealed: Humayun’s Tomb will also air on Discovery HD World at 9 PM on 27th July.
About Discovery Channel
Discovery Channel, the flagship network of Discovery Communications, is devoted to creating the highest quality pay-TV programming in the world and remains one of the most dynamic networks on television. First launched in 1985, Discovery Channel reaches 209 million subscribers in Asia Pacific. It offers viewers an engaging line-up of high-quality non-fiction entertainment from blue-chip nature, science and technology, ancient and contemporary history, adventure, cultural and topical documentaries.
About Discovery Communications
Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the world’s #1 pay-TV programmer reaching nearly 3 billion cumulative subscribers in more than 220 countries and territories. For 30 years Discovery has been dedicated to satisfying curiosity and entertaining viewers with high-quality content through its global television brands, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Investigation Discovery, Science and Turbo/Velocity, as well as U.S. joint venture network OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. Discovery controls Eurosport, the leading pan-regional sports entertainment destination across Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. Discovery also is a leading provider of educational products and services to schools, including an award-winning series of K-12 digital textbooks, through Discovery Education, and a digital leader with a diversified online portfolio, including Discovery Digital Networks. Discovery Networks International distributes 50 international brands via 352 localized feeds, with programming available in 45 languages. For more information, please visit www.discoverycommunications.com.
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June 21 at 9 pm
The programme will be telecasted in five languages including Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu and Bangla
New Delhi, June 5, 2015: Celebrating the first International Day of Yoga, Discovery Channel will premiere THE STORY OF YOGA, an inspirational voyage into a widely popular discipline that embraces a holistic approach to a healthy mind, body and spirit. To air on Sunday, June 21 at 9 pm on Discovery Channel, THE STORY OF YOGA will take viewers through a fascinating journey to rediscover the age old practice. The show will be telecasted in five languages including Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu and Bangla.
THE STORY OF YOGA is an hour-long special that explores the evolution, mysticism, spiritualism and cultural ethos of yoga. It also captures its journey to the West and its emergence into the modern society and popular culture.
The Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, during his address at UN General Assembly, called to mark an International Day of Yoga, which has now been declared to be held every year on June 21.
Commenting on the programme, Rahul Johri, EVP & GM – South Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific said, “The Story of Yoga is one of the most comprehensive narratives that provide an in-depth view on the evolution of yoga from an ancient practice to a lifestyle choice that’s making tremendous impact on people’s lives around the world. We are delighted to be part of this great initiative led by India’s Honourable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi to turn June 21 into a people’s movement and are extremely pleased to showcase a truly fascinating story of yoga to our viewers around the globe.”
THE STORY OF YOGA offers viewers an elaborate view into prominent yoga schools, the lives of new age gurus and trends. It traces unique forms of yoga, explores the traditional approach to yoga, understands Aurobindo’s philosophy among other things across yoga schools such as Iyengar School at Pune, Bihar School of Yoga at Munger, Internal Yoga at Pondicherry, Sivananda Ashram in Rishikesh and many more. THE STORY OF YOGA visits yogpeeths and modern retreats to offer a never-seen-before look into yoga’s techniques, applications and philosophy.
Travelling from the foothills of the Himalayas, traversing through the length and breadth of India, the programme gets viewers to rendezvous with avid practitioners of yoga. Through the show, viewers meet the Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, modern yoga exponent Bharat Thakur and Bollywood stars and yoga practitioners like Anil Kapoor and Shilpa Shetty and yoga guru Baba Ramdev to understand the spiritual and healing powers of yoga.
Navigating through the world, from India to California and Brazil to get a world perspective from new age spiritualist Deepak Chopra and celebrity yogini Deepika Mehta, the programme demystifies yoga’s worldwide appeal.
The Story of Yoga will simulcast on Discovery HD World on June 21 at 9 PM.
About Discovery Channel
Discovery Channel, the flagship network of Discovery Communications, is devoted to creating the highest quality pay-TV programming in the world and remains one of the most dynamic networks on television. First launched in 1985, Discovery Channel reaches 209 million subscribers in Asia Pacific. It offers viewers an engaging line-up of high-quality non-fiction entertainment from blue-chip nature, science and technology, ancient and contemporary history, adventure, cultural and topical documentaries.
About Discovery Communications
Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the world’s #1 pay-TV programmer reaching nearly 3 billion cumulative subscribers in more than 220 countries and territories. For 30 years Discovery has been dedicated to satisfying curiosity and entertaining viewers with high-quality content through its global television brands, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Investigation Discovery, Science and Turbo/Velocity, as well as U.S. joint venture network OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. Discovery controls Eurosport, the leading pan-regional sports entertainment destination across Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. Discovery also is a leading provider of educational products and services to schools, including an award-winning series of K-12 digital textbooks, through Discovery Education, and a digital leader with a diversified online portfolio, including Discovery Digital Networks. Discovery Networks International distributes 50 international brands via 352 localized feeds, with programming available in 45 languages. For more information, please visit www.discoverycommunications.com.
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