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Kochu TV to launch interactive game show
MUMBAI: Kochu TV, Sun TV Network’s kids entertainment channel in Malayalam is all set to launch an interactive gameshow, Run Singoo Run. This live show based on the sensational technology of motion capture control.
The show will be launched on 23 August 2014 airing from 11am- 12pm live.
Sun TV Network kids channels cluster head Kavitha Jaubin considers this a landmark innovation in television programming. “The wait and the anticipation is creating an aura of a channel launch” quips Jaubin and she hopes this show will be a trendsetter program taking television programming to a new level.
The new technology will bring to life the channel mascot, Singoo, who will also host the show. In this one-minute game show, Singoo is on a constant run trying to overcome a challenge. On the move, Singoo collects energy giving Boost biscuits strewn on its way. It is at this juncture that the audience gets to be a part of the show and by using their joystick, children can accelerate Singoo’s speed.
Creative components will add a new dimension to the show, which includes game interface featuring Kerala’s landmark and monumental places. A not-to-be missed feature will be the myriad wardrobe and hairstyle of Singoo ranging from traditional mundu to bespoke Suit, mohawk hairstyle, Chettan hair-do and many more.
The only prerequisite to participate in the show is the presence of a phone line. This could either be a mobile phone or a landline. The biggest surprise is what takes the place of a joystick, which is nothing but the phone itself. The keypads on phone will serve as play buttons.
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.
