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Epic goes digital; to launch mobile app in July
MUMBAI: Epic Television Networks founder and managing director Mahesh Samat had once rightly said that the channel’s content will cross borders. Building on that philosophy, Epic, a segmented entertainment channel is set to step out of television sets and go mobile with the launch of its mobile app.
Replying to an inquisitive fan, the channel’s official Twitter handle tweet read, “We’re launching the Epic channel mobile app soon where you can catch all your favourite shows. We’ll keep you posted.”
Sources close to the development told Indiantelevision.com that the app will be launched in July. “It will be a subscriber based app for international markets,” says an industry source.Other details will be unfolded soon with time.
“Things are under preparations and the official announcement will soon follow,” an official close to the development adds.
It can be recalled that Samat had always been keen on digital. Says a media expert, “Digital is the next big thing and he wanted to sell his content online because it’s premium and not just show it free on YouTube. He has always believed that his content will travel overseas and I think this is a good move by the channel.”
Moreover, as this website had earlier reported, the channel will be launching a host of new shows in July.
According to a media analyst, in an era of moving screenagers, the channel has made a smart move with cost attached and this in turn will bring visibility to the premium content that it airs.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
