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‘OMG! Yeh Mera India’ returns with Season 8 on HistoryTV18
Mumbai: HistoryTV18 has launched the eighth season of ‘OMG! Yeh Mera India’, which went on air on Monday at 8 p.m.
The new season sees the return of Byju’s as a sponsor and builds upon the legacy of earlier seasons. The ten half-hour episodes of the season will air every Monday, announced the channel.
“Every season of OMG! is like a homecoming for me because of the love and support of our viewers,” said show host Krushna Abhishek. “But this new season is truly special…Given what’s been happening all around us, it means a lot to be able to bring viewers stories that are honest, uplifting, and put a smile on people’s faces!”
“When ‘OMG! Yeh Mera India’ was launched seven seasons ago, we hoped that it would carve out a niche for itself,” said A+E Networks | TV18 managing director and Network18 CEO – broadcast Avinash Kaul. “It has far exceeded our expectations and has delivered compelling content, spotlighting an unseen side of India and uncovering some genuinely awe-inspiring stories from every corner of the nation. The show’s format and style are truly multi-screen and future-ready.”
“We are happy and proud to be associated with the new season of OMG! Yeh Mera India,” said Byju’s marketing head Atit Mehta. “Byju’s has always been on the forefront when it comes to encouraging and celebrating exceptional talent and the pursuit of excellence. We hope the show will continue to be a source of inspiration for people all over India.”
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.
