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Radio City 91 FM celebrates 2nd birthday in Bangalore on 3 July
MUMBAI: Radio City, the private FM radio station backed by Star, turns two years old on 3 July in the Garden City. The channel has organised several contests and ground promotional events to mark the event.
An official release claims that for the last 730 days, the radio FM channel has entertained with the latest songs climbing up the charts; interviews, views and opinions from Aishwarya Rai to Rahul Dravid to chief minister S M Krishna. Radio City 91 FM is one of the country’s first private FM stations to launch in Bangalore.
The release quotes Star India’s radio division COO Sumantra Dutta as saying: “We will consistently aim to strengthen Radio City 91 FM’s position as a non-stop entertainment destination for listeners in the city. New programming with fun filled content and humour has made the station even more attractive and offers the listener a compelling reason to stay tuned 24 hours a day.”
In Bangalore, the station will give 15 couples a chance to party with the RJs in an anniversary bash at the Amoeba Sports Bar at The Leela. In addition, Radio City has tied up with Bharat Petroleum for free fuel. Radio City along with Bharat Petroleum will give away free fuel worth Rs 10,000 daily for 15 days. Listeners just need to get their car ‘stickered’ with a Radio City 91 FM bumper sticker at any Bharat Petroleum Pure for Sure outlet; and be spotted by the Radio City 91 FM crew. They must then listen to Radio City 91 FM every day to find out if they are one of ten winners of a coupon for Rs 1,000 that day.
The release claims that Radio City 91 FM is the only network present in top three metros of the country — Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi along with being the sole FM radio station in Lucknow.
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.
