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Aakash Aath to talk about love after union
KOLKATA: Bengali infotainment channel, Aakash Aath which announced its association last week again with production company Channel Eight, has now declared its plan to air some of the classic love stories of Bengali literature. This, to intensify the love quotient attached to the monsoon season.
As part of this, Sahityer Shera Shomoy’- one of Channel Eight’s Bengali television series aired on Aakash Aath is ready to show stories related to ‘Brishtir Din Guli Te Prem’ (Love during rains).
Said Aakash Aath director Eshita Surana Poddar, “With ‘Sahityer Shera Shomoy’ we want to dedicate the monsoon season entirely to the emotion of love. We have not planned the number of episodes for any show as this entirely depends on how viewers respond.” But, Poddar was quick to add that the channel does not believe in overstretching the content.
‘Prem Ranga’- the first story to be aired is written by Goutam Roy and is about a businessman who finds it difficult to accept his daughter’s relationship. The soap runs through the young couple’s efforts to win his (businessman’s) approval. Other love stories include ‘Krishnachura’, ‘Phul Chor’ and ‘Chirodiner’.
Also, Channel Eight’s programmes like ‘Janani,’ ‘Police Filez,’ ‘Ghhente Gha,’ ‘Sahityer Shera Shamoy’ and ‘Gaan Dariya’ among others which had gone off air from Aakash Aath, will be telecast again.
Prag Oil Mill, Coca Cola, RBIL, Pepsico, Marico, Emami, Gillette among others have been got onboard Aakash Aath as advertisers.
As reported earlier by indiantelevision.com, Channel Eight has once again joined hands with the Bengali GEC.
Earlier, Channel Eight was compelled to disassociate itself from Aakash Aath after its promoters did not get the promised 51 per cent stake in the channel.
However, within a month a reunion of sorts happened because “a mediator took the responsibility of ensuring that the deal was honoured,” a highly placed media source revealed. Surana confirmed that the share transfer was under process.
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.
