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EPIC announces launch of ‘Regiment Diaries’ Season 3
Mumbai: IN10 Media Network’s flagship channel, EPIC has announced the launch of new season of ‘Regiment Diaries’ on the occasion of India’s 73rd Republic Day.
The channel’s legacy show will take its viewers into the regiment centers highlighting their history. It will also showcase exclusive journeys of the army museums that aren’t accessible to all.
The series is a visual tribute to the valiant men in the uniform and their regiments which continue to protect and honour the motherland, the channel said in a statement.
The three-episode season will profile the Bombay Sappers, Bihar Regiment, and Regiment of Artillery. In addition to the tales of bravery and legacy, there will be interviews of serving officers and support staff who will talk about their training life and weaponry.
Over the last two seasons, the show has brought the stories of sacrifice and courage of numerous regiments like The Garhwal Rifles, Madras Engineers Group, Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry, and many more to the foreground.
Juggernaut Productions – OTT president and COO Samar Khan said, “What goes into making a soldier and their tales of valour have always intrigued many of us including me. Through this show, we want to bring their traditions, history, and unseen side of the army to the forefront. After seeing the appreciation and response of the first two seasons, we were filled with immense pride and are excited to bring another season for our viewers.”
The episodes will air on EPIC and EPIC ON at 9 pm.
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.
