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‘Disney Hour Kids Awards 2003’ in March
MUMBAI: If awards for adult “performers” can become annual fixtures, why not for kids.
Buena Vista Television India has announced that it is all set for the Disney Hour Kids Awards 2003, scheduled to be held in March 2003.
The awards, which premiered in India in 2002, are on the lines of the ‘Disney Channel Kids Awards’ held annually in the UK. There are eight categories: Hindi movie actor and actress, sportsperson, Disney Hour pal, Hindi movie, Hindi movie song, TV personality male and female.
According to a release, the winners in the categories will be decided on the basis of votes sent in by children. Also, eight lucky children from the winning entries received, will be drawn to meet and greet the awardees of the ‘Disney Hour Kids Awards’ contest. Participation is open only to children in the age group of 5-15 years, the release adds.
Children can cast their votes by either filling up forms or by logging onto www.criclive.com/disneyontv.
The forms are available at the Disney stations at Pantaloons’ outlets in select cities, Disney Hour Kids’ Awards Vote Express- a travelling roadshow that will distribute forms at schools and at kids’ hangouts, February 2003 issue of Diamond comics and Flip top sachets of Pass Pass, states the release.
The voting is open till February 21 and the results of the contest will be announced on a special episode on Disney Hour in March 2003.
Celebratory partners on the Disney Hour Kids’ Awards are Pass Pass, Parle Products , Rasna , The Laughing Cow, Pantaloons, Diamond Comics and Indian Airlines.
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.
