Mumbai − Mountaineer Jamling Norgay is the son of Tenzing Norgay who was among the first two people ever to summit Mt. Everest. He summited Everest in 1996, an experience documented in the 1998 IMAX film, Everest. Jamling Norgay is also a motivational speaker and has written a book − Touching My Father's Soul – An Odyssey to the Top of Everest. He believes everyone has their own Everest to climb. Taking this thought forward and to commemorate the 50th year of the … [Read more...] about STAR Plus’ EVEREST inspires women
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CNBC meets Maria Sharapova
Singapore –Tania Bryer conducted a rare, personal interview with Maria Sharapova the superstar athlete, entrepreneur and humanitarian. The 30-minute interview premiered in Asia on 28 March at 10am and excerpts will be available online. The programme will also air on CNBC networks in Europe and the United States. In the programme, Maria talked to Tania about her stardom, her upbringing and the sacrifices she made to become number 1 in the world, the injury that nearly ended her career … [Read more...] about CNBC meets Maria Sharapova
ZEE, 20 years in Europe
Mumbai − ZEE Europe, the largest South Asian Entertainment Network celebrated the completion of 20 years of Zee TV in Europe with a special gala, where it announced the launch of &TV, a brand new Entertainment Channel. Amidst huge fanfare and aplomb, the celebration was a special one, as it was attended by Punit Goenka, MD & CEO, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) and Rajesh Iyer, Business Head, &TV, both of whom flew in from India just for the occasion. This was … [Read more...] about ZEE, 20 years in Europe
Kids’ Choice Awards
Singapore – Angelina Jolie Pitt, Liam Hemsworth, Emma Stone, Jennifer Lawrence, One Direction, Selena Gomez, SpongeBob SquarePants, Fifth Harmony, The Voice and Austin & Ally were among this year’s fan favourites, winning orange blimps at Nickelodeon’s 28th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards. The show premiered in Asia on 30 March at 10am (TH/WIB), 11am (HK/MY/SG) and 6pm (PH). Hosted by recording artiste/actor and kids’ pick for Favorite Male Singer Nick Jonas, the … [Read more...] about Kids’ Choice Awards
VIMN makes appointment
Singapore – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) announced that June Yeoh has been appointed Senior Director of International Programme Sales in Asia. In this position, which she will assume on 7 April, Yeoh will report to Caroline Beaton, VIMN’s Senior Vice President for International Programme Sales and will be based in Singapore. She will oversee all of VIMN Asia’s international programme sales across Greater China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia − the … [Read more...] about VIMN makes appointment
VIMN promotes Syahrizan Mansor
Singapore – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) announced that Syahrizan Mansor has been promoted to Vice President of Nickelodeon in Asia. In this position, which she assumes with immediate effect, Syahrizan will be responsible for the Nickelodeon Brand across Greater China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia. She reports to Mark Whitehead, VIMN’s Executive Vice President and Managing Director for Asia and is based in Singapore. “Syahrizan’s strategic … [Read more...] about VIMN promotes Syahrizan Mansor