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Nascar launches FAST channel in partnership with Tubi
MUMBAI: The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (Nascar) announced on 16 January the upcoming launch of the Nascar Channel, a free ad-supported television (FAST) channel set to go live on 29 January in partnership with Tubi. This channel will provide fans with 24/7 access to Nascar content at no subscription cost or registration.
The Nascar channel will feature a diverse lineup of programming, including classic races, replays of the current season’s events, documentaries, original content from Nascar studios, and video podcasts.
Key highlights of the launch include exclusive live coverage of the Nascar Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on 7 February and the Cook Out Madhouse Classic from Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on 1 February.
The channel will also delve into its archives to showcase iconic races from the Daytona 500 and The Cook Out Clash, alongside delayed replays of the 2025 season’s races. Additionally, fans can look forward to timely programs such as Nascar Daily with Shannon Spake, race highlights, and popular series like Radioactive, Refuse to Lose, and Hall of Fame Biographies.
Nascar senior vice president of content John Dahl stated: “Fans now have a free, easily accessible 24/7 Nascar destination that not only explores our archives but also delivers the latest news and original storytelling.”
Tubi SVP content acquisitions ad partnerships Samuel Harowitz emphasised that Nascar is the perfect addition to Tubi’s vast content offering, enhancing the viewer experience as it gears up for its 2025 season.
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.
