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Kasthuri TV launches new logo; readies four new shows
MUMBAI: Kannada general entertainment channel (GEC) Kasthuri TV, which was taken over by Whitehorse Network in November 2014 has been undergoing an extensive revamp process.
The channel will be launching its new logo, a day after the auspicious festival of Ugadi on 22 March. This is part of the channel’s ‘New Shows, New Look, New Positioning’ strategy.
The channel’s new logo is being launched in order to enhance its look and feel while keeping its target audience in mind. The happy and smart logo has been designed with the intent of captivating its audience specially women and the youth.
Whitehorse Network CEO P Kailasam said, “Apart from the new programme line-up, we are also working towards changing the look of the channel. Hence, to begin with, we are now going to launch the new channel logo on the auspicious occasion of Ugadi Festival.”
Apart from this, Kasthuri TV has lined up four new shows, which will be launched by mid-April this year. Out of the four shows, there will be two each in the fiction and non-fiction categories. Of the two fiction shows, the first is a women centric daily soap, which focuses on the beautiful relationship between a father and a daughter. The second daily show is a love story that goes through various tests and trials and still stands strong.
Of the non-fiction shows, while the first will solely focus on children’s entertainment, the other will be for older age groups. Kasthuri TV is also in the process of giving a completely new look to its cookery show Kitchen Kamaal, in order to make it appealing to its viewers, especially women.
Earlier this year, the channel had launched seven new shows, both, in fiction and non-fiction categories. All shows aired during weekday prime time slots. Additionally, there are also a number of category-A movies, which are being telecast every weekend on Saturday at prime time and on Sunday at 4 pm.
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.
