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FanCode to stream West Indies Vs Ireland series live
MUMBAI: FanCode, a multi-sport aggregator platform for every sports fan, has partnered with WICB (West Indies Cricket Board), to exclusively live stream all cricket matches from the bilateral series between West Indies Vs Ireland, which started on 07 January 2020.
West Indies hosted Ireland in first of the three ODIs on 07 January at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados. Cricket fans can have live and on-demand access to all the nail-biting action from the series on both FanCode App and FanCode.com.
After giving India a tough fight, Kieron Pollard led West Indies side is back in the Caribbean where they will be hosting a courageous Ireland side led by Andrew Balbirnie.
The second of the three ODIs will be played on Thursday, 09 January 2020. The full schedule of ODIs and T20Is is as below.
First ODI series of West Indies Vs Ireland has been hosted on 07 January at 11 PM at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados. Second series of West Indies Vs Ireland will be hosted on 09 January at the same time and venue. Third series of West Indies Vs Ireland will be hosted on 12 January at 6:30 PM at National Cricket Stadium, St George's, Grenada.
First T20I series of West Indies Vs Ireland will be hosted on 15 January at 10:30 PM at National Cricket Stadium, St George's, Grenada. Second and third series of West Indies Vs Ireland will be hosted on 19 and 20 January respectively, at 3:30 AM at Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts.
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.
