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‘Road Trippin With Rocky’ S14: Rocky Singh explores Gujarat with HistoryTV18
MUMBAI: History TV18’s hit travel-food social series ‘Road trippin with Rocky’ is back with Season 14, and this time all roads lead to Gujarat. As the state gears up for Navratri with colour, music, and celebration, Rocky Singh sets off on a five-day journey to explore its irresistible flavours and vibrant culture.
Starting 24 September, Rocky’s road trip will take him through Ahmedabad, Vadodara, and Surat: each city serving up a feast of stories and tastes. From fluffy khaman-dhokla and crispy theplas to piping-hot sev usal and the indulgent Surati ghari, the season promises a plateful of Gujarat’s legendary vegetarian delights. Expect impromptu stops at bustling bazaars, late-night food stalls, and street corners where Rocky chats with locals over khakhra, locho, ponk vada, and chai.
Rocky’s trademark spontaneity, humour, and curiosity ensure that each meal goes beyond food, bringing alive the culture, warmth, and festive energy of Gujarat during its most celebrated season.
Over the past 13 seasons, ‘Road Trippin With Rocky’ has built a loyal following by blending irresistible food, local culture, and Rocky’s unique storytelling into a format that feels as real as an unscripted road trip. From Tamil Nadu’s coastal trails to Coorg’s misty hills, Rocky has taken viewers across India, amassing over 2 billion impressions and nearly 540 million video views.
Fans can catch every moment of the Gujarat adventure on Rocky’s and History TV18’s social media handles across Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Expect behind-the-scenes glimpses, quick bites, and conversations that make food the perfect bridge between people and places.
With Gujarat’s festive season as the backdrop, Rocky’s latest journey promises to prove once again that the best meals and the best memories are the ones you don’t over-plan.
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.
