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DD gears up for live telecast of Indo-Pak matches
MUMBAI:
Doordarshan will be telecasting live the forthcoming India – Pakistan cricket test match series and one day internationals (ODIs) on DD-1 and DD Sports Channel from 8 March to 17 April.
Apart from the matches, DD will also telecast the Fourth Empire live before the commencement of matches from 9.30 am to 10 am for the first and third Test and 9 am to 9.30 am for the second.
The second component of Fourth Umpire will be telecast during the lunch break from 12 pm – 12.40 pm for the first and second Test and from 11.30 am to 12.10 pm for the second Test.
The third component of Fourth Umpire will be telecast between 5 pm to 5.30 pm for the first and third Test and 4.30 pm to 5 pm for the second Test.
DD will also telecast one hour highlights of each day’s play of all the Test Matches / ODIs on the next day from 8.30 am to 9.30 am on DD-1 and the daily highlights of the second cricket Test match to be played at Kolkata will be telecast from 8 am to 9 am.
The revised schedule of the matches is as follows:
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Match
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Location
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Time
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Date
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Test Matches schedule
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| 1st Test | Mohali | 10 am to 5 pm | 8 to 12 March |
| 2nd Test | Kolkata | 9.30 am to 5 pm | 16 to 20 March |
| 3rd Test | Bangalore | 10 am to 5 pm | 24 to 28 March |
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One Day Internationals (ODIs) schedule
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| 1st ODI | Kochi | 9.30 am to 5 pm | 2 April |
| 2nd ODI | Visakhapatnam | 9.30 am to 5 pm | 5 April |
| 3rd ODI | Jamshedpur | 9.30 am to 5 pm | 9 April |
| 4th ODI | Ahmedabad | 9.30 am to 5 pm | 12 April |
| 5th ODI | Kanpur | 9.30 am to 5 pm | 15 April |
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6th ODI |
Delhi | 9.30 am to 5 pm | 17 April |
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.
