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Harbour Rights licenses two wildlife titles to KBS
MUMBAI: Harbour Rights has licensed two wildlife 4K HDR titles to Korean Broadcasting System (KBS), the national public broadcaster of South Korea. The titles are ‘Fear On The Savannah’ (52 minutes) and ‘The Lucky Zebra’ (52 minutes), both produced by Ampersand, which respectively explores the emotion of fear in the wild and herbivores survival behaviour.
Moreover, Discovery Channel Asia has committed to the pre-acquisition of 4K series: ‘The Pearl River Delta: China’s Greater Bay’, a cultural and travel sequel from the producer of Macau From Above.
In Thailand, True Vision acquired a 40 Hours package, including ‘Too Young To Die’ (12 x 52 minutes), sharing well-known icons stories who remain contemporary legends as well as ‘On The Wine Road’ (10 X 52 minutes), which presents the world’s most beautiful and unusual vineyards.
Also, the latest episodes of best seller FLAVORS 4K series went to TVB in Hong Kong and VTV in Vietnam as part of an 80-hour package, which also includes wildlife, history and lifestyle titles.
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Hong Kong-based Harbour Rights is a TV distribution company, focusing on documentary and factual content, with an offer of over 2000 hours of programmes ranging from nature, wildlife, travel to history, arts, business, and many more. The company currently distributes catalogues from European and Asian producers in the APAC region.
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.
