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Asianet Plus programming stresses on music genre
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MUMBAI: The newly launched Asianet channel targeting the youth, Asianet Plus, has devoted a major chunk of its programming to music-related shows. The shows range from classical to the latest western albums. After music, the programming space has been devoted to movies, education and career, comedy, kids and talent hunt. Mobile-based interactivity is an integral part of some the Asianet Plus shows. |
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The interactive show Connect Plus gives the viewer an opportunity to be the VJ of the show. Songs can be requested through SMS or making a call through the viewer’s mobile phone to the short code. Then we have the show Heartbeats which offers the latest collection of movie songs. Musical Chair is an intercollegiate musical quiz competition hosted by Nadirsha and Veemol. 
VJ Sonia presents the popular fast numbers from Malayalam movies in the show Music Mania. Another anchor-based show Half Time is an interactive show where viewers can dedicate songs to their loved ones through emails and calls. Then we have Chartbusters presenting the latest hit songs while Mist is a compilation of albums.
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Style Guru offers an insight into the latest fashion and grooming trends. Then we have ace comedian Kalabhavan Nawas making a comeback on the small screen with the show Peridaatha Programme. |
Nadamadhuri is a compilation of vocal / instrumental classical music comprising of performances of established musicians as well as the upcoming g generation. Classics is a compilation of popular melodies of yesteryears from the black & white era.
The show Popcorn, anchored by film personality cum singer Sayanora Philip showcases Tamil and Hindi film songs along with Indipop albums. Nostalgic songs are included in the section Hrudayaragam. The show airs melodies of ’70s and ’80s.
The Big Band offers fusion music and Dreams attempts to re-create the magic of the popular songs. Popular Malayalam film director Lal Jose dons the role of a judge for the dance show Jhanak Jhanak. The first girl band from Kerala, Koyl, presents a weekly show in the channel. The popular songs written and sung by Malayalam actor Kalabhavan Mani feature in the programme Mani, Mani, Mani. Ace Malayalam playback singer Jyotsna anchors a show Rhythm in the channel.
Some of the non-musical programmes include Reaching Out which is a counselling show for teenagers. Career Plus offers valuable tips careers, etiquettes and customs, exams and interviews. Dangerous Boys is a version of the MTV Bakra show. FTQ, a popular interactive quiz programme which Asianet used to telecast, makes a comeback in Asianet Plus.
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.
