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Star Plus, Jalsha & Zee telecast challenged in B’Desh SC
MUMBAI: An appeal has been filed in the Bangladesh Supreme Court challenging the country’s High Court verdict that approved continuing of telecast of three Indian TV channels.
The Bangladesh High Court had paved the way for continuance of telecast of Star Plus, Zee Bangla and Star Jalsha. The court rejected a writ petition that sought ban on the broadcast of the three. The petitioner’s lawyer had said his client would appeal before the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court.
Apex court lawyer Syeda Shahin Ara Laily on Sunday afternoon submitted the appeal to the Appellate Division seeking a stay on the high court decision. SC chamber judge might hold hearing on the appeal on Wednesday, Laily’s lawyer Aklas Uddin Bhuiyan told The Daily Star.
On 7 August, 2014, Laily had filed the writ seeking to stop the operation of the three, arguing that those have been making an adverse impact on the social life of the country’s people. Students’ education and housewives’ normal chores were being affected due to watching the programmes, she had mentioned. On 19 October, the High Court asked the government to explain as to why it should not be directed to ask the cable operators to stop airing the three, the Financial Express reported.
Influenced by drama serial “Bojhena Se Bojhena” on Star Jalsha, the petitioner argued, three Bangladeshi girls had reportedly committed suicide for not getting “Pakhi” dress used in the serial. Bangladeshi channels, on the other hand, were not allowed to be broadcast in India, she added.
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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.
