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DD Bharati to telecast shows on northeast India
NEW DELHI: Doordarshan will telecast some exclusive programmes aimed at familiarising people with the art and culture of the north eastern states.
The programmes on DD Bharati will capture culture, history and introduce viewers to the ‘Seven Sisters’. The scheduled programmes have been picked up to bring out the essence of these states which have an enigmatic attraction during the monsoon.]
The series commenced yesterday with North-East-Poorvotar Pratibimb – Monoliths of Meghalaya. The other show is on the Manipuri theatre, Poorvotar Pratibimb -MoirangParva, to be telecast on 9 August at 4 pm. The programmes will have repeat telecast on the very next day at 12 am and 8 am.
Another remarkable programme which reflects the beauty of these states and their inherent charisma is the 18 episode North-East-Poorvotar Pratibimb – Glimpses of the Misty East to be telecast from 8 August at 6 pm on DD Bharati.
Dr Arshiya Sethi, who is the curator of the shows on North East for DD Bharati tells indiantelevision.com, “Glimpses of the Misty East is a travelogue on the seven north-eastern states of India which was produced by the late maestro Dr Bhupen Hazarika, who was an undisputed ambassador of DD Bharati.”
There is another show on the theatre directors from North East, Lokendra Arambam and Ratan Thiyam being telecast on 4 August and 11 August at 11 pm and repeat again at 7 am and 3 pm. Ratan thiyam had also served as director of the National School of Drama earlier.
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.
