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Ghulam Nabi Azad to appear on ‘Aap Ki Adalat’ on 8 April.
Mumbai: Ex-J&K chief minister and Democratic Azad Party (DAP) chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad will take stand on the headline-making show “Aap Ki Adalat’ on 8 April. Azad will be seen responding to the questions of India TV editor-in-chief Rajat Sharma, who has returned with the new episodes of his longest-running TV show.
In this power-packed episode, the former union minister, who resigned from the Congress party last year, will touch upon several topics including his exit from India’s oldest political party, the DAP’s roadmap in J&K, and the upcoming 2024 general election. Ghulam Nabi Azad has been a confidant of Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi. In this episode, Azad will reveal inside stories of Gandhi family including Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi.
Azad will appear on Rajat Sharma’s show, just days after the release of his autobiography titled ‘Azaad’, where he openly criticizes the Congress Party and several of its senior leaders. He condemned them for the downfall of the party that started with the exit of ex-Congress leader Himanta Biswa Sarma in Assam.
Once part of the nucleus of the Congress and entrusted with key responsibilities, Azad parted ways after 50 years. A month after his exit, the former J&K chief minister floated his own party at 71, in his native region. The DAP chief was also honored with the Padma award, one of the highest civilian awards in the country, last year under the NDA regime.
‘Aap Ki Adalat’ is one the longest-running interview shows with a legacy of over two decades. Since its inception in 1993, the headline-making show hosted by seasoned journalist Rajat Sharma has featured more than 1,000 prominent personalities. From powerful politicians to movie superstars, leading athletes to spiritual gurus, nobody has been able to escape questions, Sharma.
With its unique content, the show has been able to maintain its position as the number one news show in its timeband. The show is aired on India TV at 10 pm on Saturday and is repeated at 10 am and 10 pm on Sunday.
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.
