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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kaun Banega Crorepati: Throwback to when the Narula brothers won Rs 7 crore jackpot
Kaun Banega Crorepati has always been one of India's most intense quiz-based shows. It has had 16 seasons up till now and season 17 of the show is soon the premiere. Many people as well as celebrities have showed their intelligence and graced the hotseat. Here's a look at the time when two brothers came to the show to compete for the cash prize. In season 8 of the show, Achin and Sarthak Narula appeared on KBC. They have created history by winning the Rs. 7 Crore jackpot on the show. In so many seasons, the pair of brothers have been the only one to win the prize. At first, the brothers expected to only win a few lakhs. As the game-show proceeded, they got excited and with every right answer they wanted to play more and more. The quiz was tough but the brothers made it till the last question, the jackpot question. Amitabh Bachchan, the prominent personality who hosts the show finally proceeds to ask them the final question. The question was, Who commanded the 'Hector', the first British trading ship to land at Surat? A - Paul Canning B- William Hawkins C- Thomas Rose D- James Lancaster Correct Answer- William Hawkins After a few moments of careful consideration, Achin and Sarthak answered with William Hawkins. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy the Dip: Top 5 Dividend Stocks with Growth Potential Seeking Alpha Read More Undo The answer was correct and so the brothers ended up winning the jackpot prize. Up until today, they have been the undisputed winners of the game-show. No one has surpassed their record so far. In an earlier interview, they mentioned that it took them 10 years to go through the KBC auditions. The promos of the new season of the show has been released and will air from August 11 onward.
Borneo Post
30-06-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Sunbliss Market wraps up with dynamic celebration of local talents, flavours
Kho (seated, third right), Achin on her left and others commemorate the event with a photo. KUCHING (June 30): The Sunbliss Market, which featured a vibrant mix of handmade crafts, artisanal food stalls, live performances, and family-friendly activities, concluded with resounding success yesterday. The four-day event, held at MJC Papillon Street Mall, attracted hundreds of visitors and showcased the best of local entrepreneurship, food and creativity, said the SME Association of Sarawak in a statement yesterday. Highlights of the event included the Little Bosses Market, a colouring contest, and the fiery Spicy King Challenge, making it a fun-filled experience for families, food lovers, and shoppers alike. With over 30 booths featuring local vendors and indie brands, the Sunbliss Market served as a dynamic platform to celebrate Sarawakian innovation, flavours and small business spirit. As a proud supporter, the SME Association of Sarawak sponsored event lanyards for all participating vendors and helped amplify awareness through its network of entrepreneurs and members. At the closing ceremony, SME Association of Sarawak deputy president Achin Wilson Injau and secretary general Alan Wei toured the market and engaged with vendors. The event was further honoured by the presence of a political secretary to the Premier, Kho Teck Wan, who represented Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. In her speech, Kho commended the organisers for creating a meaningful platform that empowered small businesses and nurtured local talent. Meanwhile, Achin said the success of Sunbliss Market reaffirmed the importance of collaborative community events that promote entrepreneurship and create inclusive spaces for families, youth and creative talents. He added that SME Association of Sarawak remains committed to supporting grassroots initiatives that energise the local economy. 'As Sarawak continues its journey toward becoming a vibrant digital and creative economy, events like Sunbliss Market exemplify the potential of public-private collaboration in building stronger, more connected urban communities,' the association concluded. Arts and Culture community lead SME Association of Sarawak Sunbliss Market
Al Jazeera
29-05-2025
- Health
- Al Jazeera
How the Afghan village hit by a 10,000kg bomb is coping now
In 2017, the US dropped the 'mother of all bombs' in a remote village in Afghanistan's Achin district. Al Jazeera made the journey to see what's left: homes destroyed, health problems mounting, and no accountability in sight.
Al Jazeera
29-05-2025
- General
- Al Jazeera
The Take: How the Afghan village hit by a 10,000kg bomb is coping now
In 2017, the US dropped the 'mother of all bombs' in a remote village in Afghanistan's Achin district. Al Jazeera made the journey to see what's left: homes destroyed, health problems mounting, and no accountability in sight. In this episode: Episode credits: This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili, Sonia Bhagat, and Chloe K Li, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Mariana Navarrete, Remas Alhawari, Kisaa Zehra, Kingwell Ma, Khaled Soltan, and our guest host, Natasha del Toro. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad Al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is the Take's executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Instagram, X, Facebook, Threads and YouTube
