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EPIC channel announces exclusive programming line-up to honour soldiers
Mumbai, 14th January 2019: For Army Day, celebrated on the 15th of January, EPIC Channel, India Ka Apna Infotainment has just announced an engaging programming line-up. The day shall feature exclusive series that includes documentaries that celebrate the Indian army, its history and traditions, and recounts the brave who earned everlasting glory through supreme sacrifice.
The day-long special airs 1 pm onwards and features episodes from the popular show ‘Regiment Diaries’; that documents the story of the various regiments that constitute the India Army. The one hour episodes included in the line-up are Punjab Regiment, Madras Engineers Group, Rajput Regiment and the Jat Regiment.
Also featuring in the programming mix are two riveting documentaries narrated by, and featuring Kargil war veteran Major General G.D Bakshi. ‘Fall of Dhaka’ based on the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971, and ‘Turning Point At Tololing’ that walks viewers through the capture of the Tololing Peak during the 1999 Kargil War; are the two specials that will be featured in the curated line-up.
Content and Programming Head, EPIC Channel, Akul Tripathi said “Reality is a scriptwriter beyond compare; and the stories about the Indian army and the triumphant feats of our soldiers in times of peace and war, are more compelling than anything that could be scripted. This is our small tribute to our men in uniform.”
Tune in to EPIC Channel on 15th January from 1 pm onwards to watch stories of the legends of Indian Army.
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.
