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discovery+ unveils an enticing September line-up spanning various genres
Mumbai: discovery+, the marquee non-fiction, real-life subscription streaming service from Warner Bros. Discovery, announces its upcoming line-up of shows scheduled to release in the month of September. The versatile slate will bring to its audiences a wide range of titles spanning multiple genres.
Adventure
I Should Have Stayed Home
Join the Big Forker brothers, Sid and Shashank, in ‘I Should Have Stayed Home,’ premiering 11 September on discovery+ and Discovery Channel. Watch as they tackle rugged terrains, face adversity, and push their limits in an exhilarating adventure through Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh. Will they conquer the challenges? Tune in to witness their resilience and brotherly bond journey, as they rely on instincts and strangers to seek sustenance and shelter in the untamed Himalayan wilderness. It’s an extraordinary voyage of self-discovery and survival you won’t want to miss.
Streaming: 11 September 2023
True Crime
Megan Thee Stallion vs. Tory Lanez: Five Shots
The shocking shooting of popular hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion was revealed by insiders and lawyers involved. Told from both perspectives, it looks at how Tory Lanez still protests his innocence but examines why Megan was vilified on social media despite a terrifying ordeal.
Streaming:08 September 2023
Operation Sex Sting
Investigative journalist Grace Kahng explores human trafficking in Polk County, Florida, embedding with undercover decoys as they sting men, women and pimps engaged in the dangerous game of sex for sale. Roo Powell and her team work to keep minors safe from sex abuse.
Streaming: 20 September 2023
Mother, May I Murder?
Terrifying true stories of mothers and their children when nature’s strongest bond morphs into conspiracy, manipulation and murder. Acts of greed, revenge and cruelty leave trails of torment and destruction across America. Ordinary folks confront the evil that was always right in front of them.
Streaming: 29th September 2023
A Body In The Basement
In 1978, a shocking murder in broad daylight terrifies a small Illinois town; it goes unsolved for years until an elite team of investigators uses cutting-edge technology to dig up new clues and lay a cunning trap to catch a killer.
Streaming: 19th September 2023
Survive The Raft
Taking place over nine episodes, this new series will place a bunch of strangers on one boat to see how well they can survive living and working together on the sea. And unlike many of the other survival shows on the network, this one has a competitive aspect to it. The contestants will be put to the test with mental and physical challenges that will test their abilities to work as a team.
Streaming: 15 September 2023
Nature & Wildlife
Dinosaur With Stephen Fry
Stephen Fry journeys into the prehistoric world of the dinosaurs through the use of cutting-edge CGI engines that allow interaction with both the dinosaurs and the environments they inhabit.
Streaming: 25 September 2023
Wild By Nature
A wildlife series dealing with the endemic fauna of Mexico, narrated by actor and naturalist Arturo Islas. He travels through the jungle, deserts and seas in search of the beautiful fauna species: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and insects.
Streaming: 08 September 2023
Food
Food Affair With Mark Wiens
A six-episode series where Mark explores the abundant culinary treasures of Singapore with guests from fine dining chefs to hawker heroes.
Streaming: 12 September 2023
Ciao House
Ten up-and-coming chefs embark on the journey of a lifetime to Tuscany, hosted by renowned chef, Alex Guarnaschelli and Tuscan-born chef Gabriele Bertaccini. Shot on location in Italy, the series welcomes ten rising culinary stars who will live together in a breathtaking Italian villa and compete against each other as individuals and in teams to prove their mastery of Italian cooking techniques and dishes. From real-life nonnas showcasing how they make pasta from scratch to a lesson with the head butcher of a three centuries-old family butcher business, each challenge is accompanied by a local experience steeped in tradition.
Streaming: 10 September 2023
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.
