News Headline
Cinar arrives at Mipcom with significant sales for its two shows
CANNES: Cinar Corporation, an integrated entertainment and education company arrives at Mipcom with significant sales for two of its leading franchises, Arthur and Mona The Vampire, as was announced today by Cinar Head of Distribution Louis Fournier.
Arthur, having been rated one of the top children’s shows in the US for the last seven years, continues to have sales success internationally as well. Numerous top broadcasters around the world have aired Arthur since its premiere in 1996. Having licensed the first eight seasons totaling 105 episodes, the same broadcasters have already committed to buying Season 9 which includes ten new episodes. The broadcasters are: ABC (Australia), BBC (U.K.), CBC (Canada), TV Ontario (Canada), TVE (Spain) and RTP (Portugal).
Cinar has also had sales success with its other leading franchise, Mona The Vampire, which was recently rated the No. 1 animated series and one of the top ten children’s programs for 2002 in the U.K. as cited in the Independent Television Commission (ITC) report entitled “What Children Watch.”
A new deal has been signed with RTE, Ireland’s public broadcaster, for 52 half-hours of Mona The Vampire. Sales have also been made to BBC (U.K.), ZDF (Germany), Mediaset (Italy), YTV (Canada), SRC (Canada) and TV3 (New Zealand), leading broadcasters who have all aired the first three seasons (52 half-hours) and have now completed new deals for the fourth season (13 half hours) of Mona The Vampire.
Cinar Corporation is involved in the development, production, post-production and worldwide distribution of non-violent, quality program and educational products for children and families.
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.
