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ESS to air Kartikeyan’s tryst with the Malaysia track
Over the weekend ESPN Star Spotrs (ESS) will air the second race of the F1 season 2005. The race takes place in Sepang, Malaysia . Karthikeyan finished the race in Australia as the fastest debutant and is confident that the state-of-the-art Sepang circuit will suit his driving style.
Star Sports will have live action on 20 March at 11:30 am. Michael Schumacher and the Ferrari team will be looking to salvage their pride after a poor performance in the opening Australian GP. While Barrichello managed eight points with the second position, Schumacher and the Ferrari team would not be too happy with the unfortunate spin out of the titleholder.
The Renault team will look to maintain their winning streak with both the first and the third position going to their drivers Fisichella and Alonso respectively. World Championship leader after the first race, Giancarlo Fisichella believes that he can increase his advantage in the points table, while team mate Fernando Alonso is determined to increase his challenge.
Besides the main race, Star Sports' comprehensive coverage of F1 also includes the action of the Qualifying Race. And 45 minutes before the main race Star Sports will have the preview show Race Day. There will be interviews, race preview together with track and weather update. In the post-race show Chequered Flag there will be post-race interviews and highlights, plus a preview of the next race.
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.
