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AXN off to a strong start in Korea
MUMBAI: The action oriented AXN says that it got off to a great start in Korea, achieving the top position among retransmission channels over the weekend. It started broadcasting on SkyLife Channel 333 from 15 July 2005.
Miller rides into AXN’s launch event in Korea
At the launch event Sony Pictures Television International senior VP and MD Asia Todd Miller made an entry on his mountain bike to clearly epitomise the personality of the AXN brand, as well as the attitude and spirit of an AXN viewer – adventurous, irreverent, edgy, daring and exciting. Korean subtitling has been provided on the channel.
AXN ranked number one among the retransmission channels, and also achieved an overall ranking of 16th, out of over 80 channels on the SkyLife platform (excluding terrestrial stations), marking it the most successful launch of a retransmission channel in Korea.
Miler says, “AXN is thrilled to broadcast into Korea with our partner SkyLife. AXN is a channel full of energy, life, excitement. We are committed to bringing top quality action and adventure programming that will deliver what we call ‘The Buzz’ to Korean viewers. We at AXN also deeply appreciate the Korean Broadcasting Commission’s retransmission license to AXN as the first international general entertainment channel to retransmit into Korea.”
SkyLife CEO Dongkoo Suhr said, “We are pleased to have such a high-quality channel as AXN join our family in SkyLife, we are confident the addition of this exciting new channel will cement our position as the leading Korean digital satellite broadcasting company and we hope to see this partnership help boost the Korean broadcasting industry to new levels.”
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.
