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CCL 2015: Big Magic Ganga to live broadcast Bhojpuri Dabanggs’ matches
MUMBAI: Big Magic Ganga has entered into an exclusive broadcast partnership with Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) 2015 for team ‘Bhojpuri Dabanggs’. It allows the channel the right to telecast three matches of the team along with the semi finals and finals.
The specials have already started live on the channel between 7 pm from 10 January onwards, opening a window to artists from the Bhojpuri industry in matches.
Team ‘Bhojpuri Dabanggs’ is owned and captained by Bhojpuri actor and politician Manoj Tiwari, with actor Nirahua as the vice captain. The team consists of other celebrities from the Bhojpuri entertainment industry. As official and exclusive broadcast partners, Big Magic Ganga will feature entertainment capsules beyond the field, which will include practice sessions, candid moments, fitness tips, interests of the players and more.
Through this partnership, Big Magic Ganga offers to its audience rich entertainment content and a peek into the lives of the stars. On the other hand, with this platform, CCL will deliver its content to a relevant audience base.
Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd (RBNL) COO Lavneesh Gupta said, “This is the second year of our partnership with CCL. The content has in the past resonated excellently with our audiences, and we are happy to be offering them with yet another opportunity to engage with our channel through this content. This also presents an excellent window for marketers seeking relevant reach in this media dark market.”
CCL founder and MD Vishnu Induri added, “India is a country of immense diversity and tastes. India’s fabric of unity is exemplified by the way its people watch cricket and movies. We have combined the two to give the public an extraordinary dose of entertainment while riding on the regions number one channel. Let’s hope CCL 2015 is a success amongst the viewers.”
Speaking on the association, actor Manoj Tiwari said, “I am happy to know Big Magic Ganga is broadcast partner for Bhojpuri Dabangg team. Ganga brings out the essence of the region and has the right local connect as a leader in the region. Bhojpuri Dabangg team thanks the channel for their support.”
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.
