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Travelxp partners with MEO to air its shows in Portugal
Mumbai: Travelxp has partnered with Portugal’s telecommunications company, MEO, to expand its reach in European countries, after 11 years of success in television broadcasting.
Its premium travel and lifestyle content will be available in high definition for MEO subscribers on channel 124 for MEO ADSL and MEO Fiber (with MEOBox), MEO Android and Apple TV and MEO Go and in 4K on position 400 on MEO Fiber (MEOBox 4k) and MEO Android and Apple TV.
Its shows have been localised as part of the channel’s commitment to connecting with audiences in their native language. Travelxp is already available in 17 languages and in over 20 countries throughout Europe.
This year, Travelxp will produce many more unique and interesting shows. Following the success of its previous shows, such as Off The Grid and Boarding Pass, Travelxp has raised the bar with new shows such as The Gypsies and The Savvy Nomad.
The channel has established a strong foothold in many European countries over the years, and it now hopes to gain the love of viewers in Portugal in the same way it has in other countries.
Travelxp managing director – Europe Sumant Bahl said, “Television is unequivocally the dominant medium in Portuguese society. According to a study I came across recently, the average daily television viewing per person in Portugal is four hours and 47 minutes. This has got us excited about launching the premium HDR content of Travelxp 4K in HLG HDR, 10-bit REC 2100 colour space and 50 frames on one of the main platforms in the country, MEO Altice. Not only will the resolution make it a more vivid and immersive experience for the audience in Portugal, but we are also confident that they will love our programmes that feature some of the world’s most beautiful destinations and the unforgettable experiences to be had when you visit them.”
Travelxp is available in over 80 countries and has 1000+ hours of premium travel and lifestyle content. It is one of the world’s largest producers of travel content and a pioneer in 4K HDR technology.
All Travelxp shows are original in-house productions filmed across 55+ countries with multi-cultural hosts from around the world.
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.
