MUMBAI: Discovery Kids is all set to air eco-adventure series ?The Green Squad? from 18 February.

The show will air on Discovery Kids at 5 pm from Monday to Friday with a repeat telecast at 12.30 pm.

The Green Squad, the channel says, offers a fine blend of entertainment with environment-based learning through its intelligent storyline and engaging characters.

Claire, Thomas, Julian and Wifi in the series are on a mission to protect endangered animals and save Earth?s natural treasures.

Through a global blogging network and the help of allies in the most unexpected places, they tackle all kinds of environmental issues. They find a new home for iguanas, solve a water crisis for a herd of thirsty zebras, discover alternatives to a pesticide problem and even face dangerous poachers.

Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific SVP and GM South Asia Rahul Johri said, ?Discovery Kids continues to offer programmes that enlighten and entertain kids. The Green Squad lends captivating narratives on saving the planet?s natural treasures.?

MUMBAI: Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific senior vice president & general manager ?South Asia Rahul Johri was conferred the "CEO of the Year" award at the Broadcasting Industry Awards organised by the World Brand Congress.

With over 19 years of experience in the industry, Rahul has worked across media verticals, from news channels, magazines and news dailies.

The award was given in recognition of Johri?s impactful strategy in establishing Discovery as the leading non-fiction media company in the country and his inspiring leadership to build a robust and varied portfolio of eight unique channels, led by the leading factual entertainment brand - the Discovery Channel.

Johri has been responsible for the company?s expansion and growth including its localisation strategy and launch of multiple language feeds across brands. His venture to launch the game changing channel in the kids genre, Discovery Kids, has received industry wide applaud. His recent initiative is Discovery?s association with India Today Group to launch Discovery Channel Magazine in India.

Johri said, "It is an honour for the entire company. I am grateful to my team, our esteemed partners and stakeholders in the region who have shared the spirit of commitment in making Discovery as one of the most respected television brands in South Asia.?

The jury said, ?The distinction compliments Rahul Johri?s innovative thinking and creative leadership which has translated into business excellence.?

Johri joined Discovery in 2001 and currently leads its South Asia operations. He is responsible for the overall growth strategy of India?s highest quality factual and lifestyle portfolio including Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, TLC, Discovery Science, Discovery Turbo, Discovery HD World, Discovery Tamil and Discovery Kids.

Rahul is also credited with commissioning a range of acclaimed series including Living with a Superstar: Shah Rukh Khan, What Not to Wear: India, Oh My Gold!, and Be Blunt with Adhuna Akhtar. He also spearheaded Discovery Channel?s association with Yash Raj Films for the latest release Jab Tak Hai Jaan and with the Indian Army for its women officers? expedition to Mount Everest in 2012.

Johri is a Board Member and Treasurer of Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF). He is also a member of the media and entertainment committee of Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) and member of the Media & Entertainment Division of Ficci

MUMBAI: Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific has partnered with India Today Group to launch the Discovery Channel Magazine in India.

Mirroring the different genres featured on the Discovery Channel, the Discovery Channel Magazine will cover a wide spectrum of topics including nature, adventure, marvels, sci-tech, history, the universe, forensics, seekers, survival, info-tech, psychology and the environment.

To be published monthly, Discovery Channel Magazine will have a contemporary design and feel and will stay true to the DNA of the Discovery brand. The editorial will deliver a compelling read, with strong injections of humour and emotion.

Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific SVP and GM - South Asia Rahul Johri said, "Discovery Channel Magazine will provide additional touch points for our viewers and will serve as an extension of Discovery Channel?s ability to satisfy their curiosity on a broad range of subjects. We are delighted to launch the magazine in partnership with the India Today Group - one of India?s leading and most respected media companies.?

India Today Groups CEO Ashish Bagga commented, ?India?s growth and the exposure of the average Indian to the world have created a market for globally acclaimed quality knowledge products. Discovery Channel Magazine with its high quality content will fill the void in this space in the Indian market. We are excited to launch this magazine and feel strongly that this will add to the vast portfolio of diversified, market leading products of the India Today Group and will add to the depth of our relationship with our customers.?

Discovery Channel Magazine is currently sold in Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand at newsstands, and is also available for subscription sales in Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macau, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Thailand, Taiwan and Vietnam.

Discovery Channel Magazine recently won the Award for Excellence in Magazine Design, at the Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) 2012 Awards for Editorial Excellence.

MUMBAI: Four shopaholics and a dream store to shop from! Bringing alive the fantasy to shop like never before is lifestyle channel TLC?s new series, ?The Ultimate Shopper? where shopping is a competition. The show airs every Saturday at 8 pm.

It?s shopper versus shopper as they hunt down the perfect look to fit the brief - from a date with the one that got away to impressing a new boss. Contestants will test their style creativity and quick-thinking fashion sense in a head to head contest judged by fashion experts including, pop singer and actress Holly Valance, fashionista Brix Smith-Start and street style photographer Paul Hartnett, along with a special guest judge. Watch these fashion freaks struggle to win some gorgeous new threads, shoes and accessories to add to their wardrobe.

These self-proclaimed fashionistas come from all walks of life - from student to yoga instructor, vicar?s wife to eyelash bar receptionist, and even a full-time footballer?s wife. These strong personalities go all out to prove how much they know about dressing for the occasion and body type while letting their inner style diva shine. After each task is presented to the contestants by a member of the ?front row?, the claws come out as they grope through racks in their robes, hurry around in heels and snatch hand bags off the shelves and each other before locking in their looks all in twenty minutes or less. Once the fitting room curtains are drawn, there is no turning back on their style choices.

Discovery South Asia senior VP, GM Rahul Johri said, "TLC continues to push the bar of lifestyle television with refreshing programming formats. ?Ultimate Shopper? is every girl?s fantasy, as the last shopper standing in the face off gets rewarded with a dream wardrobe."

When fashion shopping takes a competitive edge added with brilliance of the fashion masters, it turns out to be complete package for viewers. Catch the excitement of it only on TLC.

MUMBAI: Discovery Kids has bought the rights of comedy action series The Adventures of Tintin, the animated adaptation of one of the most popular comic classics of all times, for the Indian market.

The Adventures of Tintin is a 39 episode long series and will be aired on Discovery Kids every day at 2 pm with repeat telecast at 8 pm, starting 26 January.

The Adventures of Tintin is full of humour and excitement with elements of fantasy and mystery which kids will adore. The intrepid young reporter and his faithful dog Snowy travel around the world accompanied by a colourful cast of characters including the blustery Captain Haddock, the brilliant but absent-minded Professor Calculus and the detective Twins Thompson and Thomson.

Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific SVP and GM - South Asia Rahul Johri said, ?Discovery Kids is excited to present the animated adaptation of the timeless comic ? The Adventures of Tintin. Children will relate with the inquisitive, intelligent and brave Tintin who as an investigative reporter sparks wonder and curiosity in every adventure.?