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Star Sport1 Tamil offers cricket fans chance to to commentate for TNPL 3
MUMBAI: With the success of VIVO IPL’s regional broadcast, Star Sports is now looking to widen the scope and popularity of regional commentary while bringing cricket ever closer to the hearts of the fans across the country.
Star Sports1 Tamil is offering cricket fans abonce in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of the commentary panel of the third edition of Tamil Nadu Premier league (TNPL) with the sensational #MicUpforTNPL contest.
With the third season of TNPL around the corner, fans will now get an opportunity to showcase their talent in Tamil commentary, and win an opportunity to feature as a commentator during a live game along-side Star Sports 1 Tamil experts S Badrinath, Laxman Sivaramakrishnan and Hemang Badani.
A former Indian cricketer and Star Sports1 Tamil commentator, S Badrinath said, “The contest #MicUpforTNPL is an excellent platform for fans to showcase their commentary talent, giving deserving talent the opportunity to actually make a career for themselves in the field. The first twp seasons of TNPL have been a resounding success amongst cricket fans from across the country and Star Sports1 Tamil further extends the experience by introducing #MicUpforTNPL, bringing fans ever closer to the game.”
Aspiring participants need to post interesting videos ranging between 45 seconds to 2 minutes on Twitter, showcasing their ability to commentate in Tamil and convince the distinguished TNPL commentary panel of their potential to bring a world of verbal excitement and fun to cricket fans across the country. Participants need to tweet their videos at the handles @StarSportsIndia and @TNPremierLeague using the #MicUpforTNPL. The contest will close on the 14 July 2018, after which the winners will be announced.
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.
