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Trendz to telecast international fashion events in October
NEW DELHI: Zee Telefilms’ 24-hour fashion and style channel, Trendz, today announced that it would showcase the biggest fashion events from the fashion capitals of the world – London, Paris, Milan and New York – this October.
The channel has established tie-ups to telecast various prominent international fashion weeks (2003-04) on their programme Fashion Premiere, which airs at 10:30 pm through the week.
An official release quoted Zee Turner chief executive officer Sunil Khanna as saying, “To make sure that the discerning Indian fashion-follower is up-to-date with the latest global trends, we have created this special programme. The show is designed to provide our viewers a complete lowdown on the latest of fashion update from around the globe, in addition to highlighting trends, forecasts and looks-of-the-season.” Khanna says, the international fashion weeks will provide an opportunity for fashion followers in India to view the innovative and striking creations by renowned and would-be star designers.
Fashion Premierewill include the New York Fashion Week’s spring/summer 2004 ready-to-wear show, London Fashion Week’s spring/summer 2004, Milan Fashion Week’s Moda Donna spring/summer collection 2004 and Paris Fashion Week’s ready-to-wear collection.
Trendz which is the official media partner for Bridal Asia, will also telecast a detailed analysis on latest trends in trousseau for this season, next month.
This show will feature collections of leading Indian couturiers like Ritu Kumar, Tarun Tahiliani, Krishna Mehta, Nikhil and Shantanu, Satya Paul and Rohit and Rahul Khanna as well as renowned Pakistani designers.
Trendz will also telecast the fashion shows of all designers who participated at the India Fashion Week in August 2003, next month.
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.
