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News18 Lokmat celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi with ‘Bappa Morya Re’
Mumbai: As people across the country celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, News18 Lokmat has announced its illustrious bouquet of programming called “Bappa Morya Re” between 10 and 19 September. The channel has roped in Dabur Honitus as title sponsor for the special show.
Celebrating the spirit of Ganesh Utsav the programming would revolve around various specialties that the festival brings along with it. From visiting various Ganesh pandals to showing what are special varieties of prasads are prepared in this festival, “Bappa Morya Re” would be showing various untold stories and facts related to Ganesh festival. It would showcase the videos and pictures shared by viewers of their homes with special Ganesh decorations done by them, said the statement.
Additionally, the Gauri celebration from across Maharashtra would be aired in the special show “Gauri Alya Ghari”. News18 Lokmat would also visit houses of various celebrities and showcase how they are celebrating the festival this year in the special show “Celebrity Bappa”. Interesting stories of their childhood memories with regards to Ganesh Utsav and what are the various food delicacies they prepare during the festival, it said.
On the Ananth Chaudasi, News18 Lokmat would telecast live visarjan from various parts of Maharashtra.
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.
