BBC Good Homes magazine launched!

Media News

Mumbai, April 04, 2008

The much-awaited Indian edition of BBC Good Homes has been launched this month by Worldwide Media. BBC Good Homes is UK’s number one home magazine. The Indian edition will be high on décor and style, with a pulse on home interiors and lifestyle. It is targeted at the urban homemaker.

Tarun Rai, Chief Executive Officer of WWM, has this to say about BBC Good Homes, “This is the right time for BBC Good Homes to be entering India – the economy is booming; people are buying houses and are realising that their homes reflect their individuality; international brands and trends are hitting India; and décor and lifestyle is gaining importance. BBC Good Homes, with its mix of International and Indian content, will be the authoratative magazine for house proud Indians.

Talking about the magazine’s entry into India, Tara Kaushal, editor of the magazine says, “I am confident that BBC Good Homes India will have a strong connect with the Indian homemaker. With a focus on real homes and offices, property, art, gardens and flowers, current trends in décor, we expect the magazine to become a trusted design companion to those who take pride in their homes."

BBC Good Homes is a monthly and is priced at Rs 100.

WWM is a joint venture between The Times of India and BBC Worldwide. The JV also owns brands like ‘Femina’ ,‘Filmfare’, ‘BBC Top Gear’ ,Grazia and ‘Hello India’, among others.

For further information, please contact:

Worldwide Media Private Limited

Tel: +91 22 22733535

Fax: +91 22 22731585