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Reality TV to launch on German cable network platform
NEW DELHI: Reality TV is launching in Germany on cable network platform ISH and on a documentary channel Planet this month. The channel will be distributed by Zone Vision, global producer and distributor of thematic channels.
The channel has been picked up by ISH for its popular Active packages. The German documentary channel Planet is to launch daily blocks of programming from Reality TV, which will feature on all major platforms in the German speaking territories reaching over two million subscribers and mark the expansion of the Reality TV brand into the German market.
Reality TV recently launched in the US and Asia Pacific. The channel is currently beamed into 15 million households across the country. The channel is distributed in India by Zee Turner, the distribution alliance between Zee Telefilms Ltd and Turner International. The channel claims a global reach of over 35 million subscribers in over 125 territories worldwide.
“Reality-based programming with in-depth investigations is an important part of a diverse documentary channel like Planet. This is why we selected the programming from Reality TV and chose to broadcast it with the Reality TV logo to emphasize to our viewers that this is a new and different type of documentary content,” says managing director James W Wells.
Highlights from the branded blocks include What Went Wrong? a series that dissects the mysteries surrounding some of the world’s most disastrous events, from air crashes to unexpected mishaps and engineering miscalculation. Another show, Anatomy of a Crime which reveals the truth behind some of the worst atrocities ever committed and Disaster Detectives, a series that presents some of the world’s most devastating avalanches, floods, forest fires, hurricanes, earthquakes and volcanoes as seen through the eyes of those who have experienced and survived it all.
Zone Vision currently owns and operates Reality TV, Romantica and Europa Europa, managing and representing services available to 84.5 million homes in over 125 countries. In addition to its operating group in London and international headquarters in Amsterdam, Zone Vision also has 16 regional offices.
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.
