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Vote for Pond’s Femina Miss India 2006 on Zoom
MUMBAI: The Indian viewers will be on the jury to vote for their Miss India. Lifestyle channel Zoom presents a 12 part reality series Banungi Main Miss India (BMMI), based on the Pond’s Femina Miss India contest. Viewers can select the contestant they believe should represent India on the international platform.
The audience vote is a deciding factor as the girl getting the minimum votes is voted out and the girl getting the maximum votes earns a place in the top ten of the contest .For more details on voting, people can log on to: http://www.zoom-television.com and vote by SMS – typing BMMI – (the contestant no) to 8888.
Zoom head of programming Aparnaa Pande says “We are delighted to present a reality show that brings out the diverse aspects of an exceedingly celebrated event like Miss India. Additionally, for the first time it gives the viewers an opportunity of voting for a Miss India, whom they believe should truly, vie for the definitive call to fame and fortune – the title of Ponds Femina Miss India 2006. BMMI is bound to strike a cord with audiences across India.”
Banungi Main Miss India premieres on 22 February at 9 pm. BMMI will present a candid view of the behind-the-scenes drama, jealousies, insecurities, trials and tribulations that goes into the training for the crown.
The mega prize, for the person sending in the maximum votes will be an all expenses paid trip to the Pond’s Institute at Madrid. The winner can take a companion along with them to Madrid for the three-day trip.
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.
