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Club Football to kickstart again: When & where can India tune in?
MUMBAI: Manchester City – the undisputed team so far in this season of English Premier League has shown class and composure while defending champions Chelsea’s jittery start seems to last too long. Arsenal failed to sign a single outfield player in the transfer window and Manchester United are yet to go all guns blazing.
After the international break, the club competition across the globe is all set to kickstart again. The top of the table affair in Bundesliga is also equally poised with both Borrosia Dortmund and Bayern Munchen tied up at nine points. It will be a battle between defence and attack when Atletico Madrid hosts Barcelona in La Liga. Fans will be eagerly waiting for to how the teams are shaped up after transfer dealings.
In India, Star Sports holds the broadcasting rights of EPL and Bundesliga, while one can tune in to Sony Six and Sony Kix for La Liga and Italian SerieA actions.
Indiantelevision.com compiles a list of important not-to-be-missed matches:
Indiantelevision.com compiles a list of important not-to-be-missed matches:
Saturday, 12 September
Everton vs. Chelsea, 05:05 pm, Star Sports 4 and Star Sports HD 4
FC Bayern Munich vs. FC Augsburg, 6:46 pm, Star Sports 2
Hannover 96 vs. Borussia Dortmund, 6:46 pm, Star Sports 2 HD
Arsenal vs. Stoke City, 7:20 pm, Star Sports 1 and Star Sports HD 1
Crystal Palace vs. Manchester City, 7:20 pm Star Sports 4 and Star Sports HD 4
Eintracht Frankfurt vs. 1. FC Koln, 9:46 pm, Star Sports 2 and Star Sports HD 2
Manchester United vs. Liverpool, 9:45 pm, Star Sports 4 and Star Sports HD 4
Frosinone Vs Roma, 9:30 pm, Sony Six
Sporting Gijon VS Valencia 9.45, Sony Six HD
Espanyol VS Real Madrid 7.30, Sony KIx
Sunday, 13 September
Atletico Madrid VS Barcelona 12 AM, Sony Kix
Hannover 96 vs. Borussia Dortmund,12:00 AM, Star Sports 1 and Star Sports HD 1
Sunderland vs. Tottenham Hotspur, 5:50 pm Star Sports 4 Star Sports HD 4
1899 Hoffenheim vs. SV Werder Bremen 6:46 pm, Star Sports 2 and Star Sports HD2
Leicester City vs. Aston Villa, 8:20 pm, Star Sports 4 and Star Sports HD 4
Match Of The Week, Athletico Madrid vs. Barcelona
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.
