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Mazhavil Manorama to launch “Minute to Win It” on 9 April
BENGALURU: Mazhavil Manorama, the forerunner in bringing new innovative reality and game show formats to the Kerala market is set to unveil its next big ticket non-fiction property. The world famous Game Show format ‘Minute To Win It’ will be launched in Mazhavil Manorama on 9 April. The channel is scheduled to air ‘Minute To Win It’ on Saturdays and Sundays at 9:00 PM.
Host Nyla Usha
The show will be hosted by Nyla Usha, an Indian film actress, model, anchor and radio jockey who is a resident of Dubai. There she works as an RJ in one of the major Malayalam radio stations. Nyla’s debut in Indian film Industry was in 2013 with Kunjananthante Kada. She played noticeable roles in movies such as Punyalan Agarbattis, Gangster, Fireman and Pathemari.
The channel has partnered with International Production House Endemol Shine that owns the format rights of the game show. This will be the first time, Minute To Win It is being made in Malayalam language. This popular game show format has been successfully running in over 60 countries
‘Minute to Win It’ is a very popular international game show, in which the contestant completes the task in a minute to move to the next level. The series of 60 sec challenges are structured out of objects commonly available at home.
The winners of ‘Minute to Win It’ in Mazhavil Manorama stand a chance to win maximum prize money of Rs 10 lakhs. The contestant will have to complete 10 Levels to reach the top of the Money Tree with three Lives.
The Channel has earmarked a 360 degree multimedia blitzkrieg to promote the show. Malabar Gold and Diamonds is the title sponsor, Woodles and Medimix are the Co-Powered by sponsor of this season of Minute to win It.
The first season of ‘Minute to Win it’ will be spread across various festive seasons of Kerala which include Vishu, Ramzan, Onam and Christmas. These season will surely witness the participation of celebrities too.
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.
