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‘World Cup Fever’ on 93.5 RED FM
MUMBAI: The countdown to World Cup has begun and with that the hullabaloo associated with it in print media, television and (the latest entry ) FM radio stations as well.
With the primary agenda of keeping their listeners “on the ball”, 93.5 RED FM has announced a detailed programming schedule that aims to encapsulate the prevailing fanaticism for cricket and provide meaningful information and wholesome entertainment on World Cup Cricket.
The special programming package includes interesting and distinctive programmes like Spouse interviews of current team members, ’83 – World Cup team’s family golden moments, Learn Your Lingo and humour segments called Simply Not Cricket to name a few.
’83 – World Cup team’s family golden moments will primarily be nostalgic with family members of the winning ’83 team talking about their feelings in that one glorious moment when India won the World Cup.
Interestingly, Spouse interviews of current team members, will feature what wives or girlfriends of the team have to say whereas Celeb Wishes will highlight celebrities’ good luck wishes for the team.
Know Your Team will give a profile of each team in the running for the Cup; World Cup record, recent form, strengths, weaknesses, odds of winning and so on while Learn Your Lingo will take on Mad magazine’s “What they say and what they mean”.
Also, sections like Young Turks and Old Turks sections will profile promising new blood across teams and veterans who could possibly be playing their last World Cup, respectively.
In the special 30-Day Count down programme, starting with the number 30, move one down all the way to 0. Each figure will reveal some information about cricket , for example ,30 days to go , Arjuna Ranatunga of Sri Lanka has played 30 World Cup matches.
In addition, the FM station will also provide score updates every quarter of an hour with an additional ‘expert update’ from the venue by India Today, Sports Editor Sharda Ugra.
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.
