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Etc’s astrology show ‘Kahani Kismat Ki’ completes five years
MUMBAI: Music channel Etc has announced that the astrological show Kahani Kismat Ki has completed five years. The show airs daily at 8 am.
The broadcaster has stated that the success of this show can be gauged from the fact that it has constantly featured at the top of the top 25 shows on music channels.
To complement this success, Kahani Kismat Ki has undergone a metamorphosis in looks. It has a new swanky set that is vocal of Vaastu and old Indian architecture. Anchored by Arya Guru Bhagwan Das Ji, Kahani Kismat Ki is divided into five segments.
Etc has attributed the popularity of the show to the fact that it is not based on any one particular religion. To give the viewers a wholesome perspective on astrology Arya Guru Bhagwan Das talks about the meaning of spirituality and encompasses flavour of all religions in his details. He believes that, “Astrology can foretell the future to an extent but it can not change the destiny. With the help of correct application of solutions, one can only dilute the affect and make it tolerable.” According to him Astrology is a science and should be treated with the same respect and curiosity.
Hence he extensively explores the curiosity of people and talks about the sciences connected to astrology. Besides talking about the auspicious timings of the day, he also predicts the daily forecast for all the twelve astrological signs in the segment Rashi Fal.
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.
