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GO 92.5 lines up College Radio, college fests for Aug-Oct
MUMBAI: GO 92.5 FM is all set to hook young collegian ears this August through October.
The FM radio channel has planned a lineup of on-air radio events including a 13-week long ‘College Radio’ project and live coverage of the two most euphoria-inducing college events in Mumbai – Malhar 2003 and Kaleidoscope 2003.
Kaleidoscope 2003 is the popular inter-collegiate festival of Mumbai’s Sophia College. The radio station also claims to be the only ‘official radio station’ for Malhar, the widely acclaimed college festival of St. Xavier’s College. For the second year running, it will feature live from the college fest, interviews with participants, judges, volunteers and winners, backstage reviews of events as they unfurl and consistent up to date score reports.
It is also launching an ambitious 13-week long ‘College Radio’ in partnership with Colgate Fresh Energy Gel. A la Channel [V] Popstars, this project involves citywide auditions for potential radio talent in leading Mumbai colleges.
The finalists will be put through extensive in-house training sessions to get them acquainted with the workings of a radio station. They will also be trained to be independent radio jockeys-cum-producers capable of hosting well informed and entertaining radio programmes of their own. This extravaganza will wind up with one of the finalists being crowned Mumbai’s ‘Best College Voice’ by experienced celebrity judge. GO 92.5 FM has roped in Kinetic Zing to sponsor the event.
GO 92.5 FM, the FM radio channel that goes with the tagline of ‘the sound of Mumbai,’ is a venture of the Mid-day Multimedia Ltd, Mumbai.
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.
