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KBS World channel enters India with Prasar Bharati’s Free Dish
MUMBAI: Korean Broadcasting System (KBS), the national public broadcaster of South Korea has signed an agreement with its counterpart Prasar Bharati to enter the Indian market with KBS World TV channel.
KBS World will be officially broadcasted through DD Free Dish, as soon as the approval process and trial delivery of the Indian government is completed in March. Meanwhile, DD India, the international broadcasting channel of Prasar Bharati, will be broadcasted in South Korea through MyK OTT platform.
Korean Cultural Center (KCC) India, which is dedicated to providing insights into the rich cultural heritage of Korea tweeted, “KBS World (English channel of KBS) will be aired through DD Free Dish soon! In return, DD India will available on MyK, OTT platform of KBS in Korea.”
Good news from Korea!
KBS WORLD(English channel of KBS) will be aired through DD Free dish soon! In return, DD India will available on MyK, OTT platform of KBS in Korea.
You can watch "Music Bank" and more… https://t.co/m7jJhLNxHi— KCC INDIA (@KCC_INDIA) February 21, 2019
KBS president and CEO Yang Sung-dong said, “This KBS World TV’s entry into India will be a great bridgehead for spreading K-pop and Korean culture to India, which will become the world’s number one country in the world over the next few years.”
This agreement is the first case in the domestic broadcasting industry, in which both public broadcasting companies representing both countries mutually support themselves as a local agency to exchange their own international broadcasting channels.
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.
