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Big Ganga available on Tata Sky now
MUMBAI: Big Ganga has strengthened its distribution with DTH service provider Tata Sky.
With Tata Sky, Big Ganga will now be available for discerning viewers across metros, semi urban and rural markets with enhanced reach. Big Ganga is available from 26 October 2016 on Tata Sky Channel No. 1116.
This announcement enables Tata Sky to offer pure Bhojpuri entertainment to its viewers, uplifting and nurturing a sense of pride amongst the aspirational audience pool of the region. On Big Ganga, Tata Sky subscribers can enjoy watching over five hours of original programming content which taps into the insights of Religion (Devotion & Bhakti); Reality (Game Shows, Social), Family Movies and Fiction.
A Big Ganga spokesperson said, “Availability on Tata Sky allows Big Ganga to expand its reach across the country. We are confident that our content will be thoroughly enjoyed by the new audience, further enhancing our reach and position. Strengthening our distribution is a strategic move which will not only widen our audience base and popularity but will also give better value to our advertisers.”
With popular shows such as Big Memsaab, Hindustan Ka BIG Star, blockbuster movies every weekend, along with upcoming devotional shows Jai Chatti Mayi, reality show Birha Muqabla; BIG Ganga offers exquisite and dynamic content for family viewing which resonates well with the masses. With additional unique shows in the pipeline, BIG Ganga is poised to engage, enrich and entertain new audience across the country.
Big Ganga is extensively distributed across all cable operators in the state of Bihar, Jharkhand and UP and spread across Den Networks, Darsh Digital, Manthan and Siti Maurya, amongst other DTH players, Ganga is available on DD Direct, Airtel, Dish TV, Videocon d2h, and Reliance Digital TV.
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.
