International culinary show MasterChef clocks 500 episodes

 International culinary show MasterChef clocks 500 episodes;
MasterChef Tamil becomes the first regional property to air the milestone episode

                ~ Hosted by Vijay Sethupathi, MasterChef Tamil is all set to premier on Sun TV starting                                 from 7^th August 2021, every weekend between 9:30 PM to 10:30 PM~

Internationally revered culinary reality show, MasterChef today celebrated an important milestone in an event in the city. With the recent announcement of launching the international show in regional adaptations, the producers of the show – Innovative Film Academy and Endemol Shine today announced that the show will clock its 500^th on-air episode with the launch of MasterChef Tamil. Bringing together the key sponsors, the makers also formally unveiled the show format and shared insights about the grand sets of MasterChef Kitchen. Title sponsor Butterfly Kitchen Appliances, The co-sponsors Sakthi Masala, Tasty Tasty and Udhaya Krishna Ghee, Special Partners Sangeetha Mobiles, VELS University and Anil Foods and Invenio Origin, were present at the press conference

With the show slated for launch on 7th of August 2021 andwill be aired on Saturday and Sundaybetween 9:30 PM to 10:30 PM on Sun TV, the makers in the conference also shared insights about the tremendous support offered by the sponsors to bring the 500^th episode to life in true-blue Tamil style. Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Saravana Prasad, Founder – Innovative Film Academy, said “We are thrilled to be launching MasterChef Tamil and it is indeed an honor toroll out a milestone episode in Tamil. This international property has carved itself a niche in the GEC space and we are proud to be producing the regional adaptation. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors who have been a pillar of support in this journey of launching MasterChef Tamil and it gives us immense joy to be celebrating this occasion with them.”

Adding to this, Mr. Abhishek Rege from Endemol Shine India said, “MasterChef has set unprecedented benchmarks globally and I can confidently say that the regional adaptation has surpassed the benchmark in terms of production quality, content and the contestants. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with IFA to bring MasterChef in not just one but four regional languages. We are confident that this show will be an instant hit amongst millions of households.”

On these lines, Dr. Ishari K Ganesh from VELS Univeristy, said, “Today’s marks an important milestone for MasterChef and the makers, we are truly happy to be a part of this celebration. We are confident that this association will scale new heights and bring to audience a compelling watch.”

Lauding the makers for leaving no stone unturned in the making of MasterChef Tamil,
Mr. V.M.L Karthikeyan, Butterfly, Title Sponsor for the show, said “Butterfly has a legacy in Tamil Nadu and we have always been selective in our TV sponsorships. With IFA and Endemol Shine joining hands to bring one of the acclaimed international properties to regional languages was an irresistible opportunity for us. We are happy that we joined this super team just in time to bring MasterChef Tamil to our audience and consumers.”  

Sharing his views, Mr. Alankar Pandian, Invenio Origin says “We are happy to be associated with MasterChef South India as an associate partner, this partnership builds portfolio further to worldwide Audience.”

Invenio Origin FZC / Pte ltd firm which is Dubai and Singapore based are the overseas Distributors of regional movies and content creators for Digital media. Invenio Films India, the Indian production arm of Invenio Origin, has produced 4 Regional movies and 2 Bollywood movies. They have been associated with the MasterChef South India as partners to take the regional adaptation a quantum leap to audience across the globe.

MasterChef Tamil is also set to be presented by other esteems sponsors like Dr. Santhi Duraisamy from Sakthi Masala, Mr. Nagarajan.S from Tasty Tasty and Mr. Jahanathan P from Udhaya Krishna Ghee as Co-sponsor partners. Mr. Subhash Chandra L from Sangeetha Mobiles, Dr.Harish from Sudha Hospitals and Mr. Prabhakar and Mr. Sugumar from Anil Foods.

MasterChef Tamil is set to be hosted by Makkal Selvan Vijay Sethupathi and is slated on 7th of August 2021 and will be aired on Saturday and Sunday between 9:30 PM to 10:30 PM on Sun TV. The show will witness several home cooks battling in the kitchen for the coveted title.

VELS UNIVERSITY LAUNCHES ‘VELS FREE EDUCATION SCHEME’ FOR CHILDREN OF CORONA WARRIORS

Dr. Ishari K Ganesh, Founder and Chancellor of VISTAS (Vels University), one of Tamil Nadu’s leading multi-disciplinary institution for higher education has announced a free education scheme for children of various service personnel who have been tirelessly working at the frontline to combat the spread of coronavirus.

The scheme will provide an opportunity for students who have cleared their class 12 examinations in this academic year, to pursue their higher education in any of the fifty undergraduate courses offered at Vels University. Recognising the sacrificing efforts of the frontline fieldworkers and to ensure a quality higher education for their children, this scheme can be availed by Corona warriors (nurses, police personnel, and sanitation workers).


Under this scheme, a total of 300 students (100 wards of parents working in each of the three fields – nurses, police personnel and sanitation workers), will be selected on the basis of their marks and their education will be sponsored by Vels University at complete free of cost. Priority will be given to the children of those who had lost their lives in the battle against the virus.

This shall be a trendsetting plan for Tamil Nadu. Interested candidates are requested to register themselves at www.velsuniv.ac.in or contact 9003461468 / 9952018671 / 8807307082 / 9445507603 / 9445484961 / 99620 14445 either by phone or on WhatsApp for additional information and clarification. They can also contact the university staff in person for more information.

Speaking about the free education scheme in a video released on his official handle, Dr. Ishari K. Ganesh, Chancellor of Vels University, has also requested the Chancellors of other private Universities and heads of educational institutions to offer such similar schemes as a token of respect and gratitude for the faceless warriors who are waging a war against the Covid – 19 virus

Dr. Ishari K. Ganesh - TNEA and IEA - Maritime Skills Education Award

Dr. Ishari K. Ganesh - TNEA and IEA - Maritime Skills Education Award

Ethiraj College for Women in association with Indian Economic Association (IEA) and Tamil Nadu Economic Association (TNEA) organized a national conference on Economic Development of India in Global Perspective on 27^th and 28^th of September.

Honorable Governor of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. Banwarilal Purohit graced the conference as the chief guest and honored the Chancellor of Vels University, Dr. Ishari K. Ganesh with the Maritime Skills Education Award.

Dr. Ishari K. Ganesh started a small college of pharmacy in 1992, with 36 students and 10 staff. In 25 years, he has established more than 25 institutions, serving more than 25000 students with 5000 staff, offering education from Pre-Kg to Ph.D under the Vels Group of Institutions. 

In 2008, he became the youngest founder chancellor of a deemed to be university in India and also the first educationist in India to offer maritime education in private sector, since 1999.