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Prasar Bharati and Qatar Media Corp join hands to exchange radio & TV programmes
NEW DELHI: Prasar Bharati and Qatar Media Corporation agreed to exchange of content that highlights the national characteristics, cultural and heritage, social events, festivals and competitions of both the countries.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the two also provides for exchange programmes for journalists, experts, technicians, specialists etc in the field of electronic media, radio and television.
The MoU is aimed at enhancing the mutual bonds of friendship and to increase co-operation in the field of broadcasting between the two countries.
The signing ceremony took place in Hyderabad House, New Delhi, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Indian and Qatari delegates.
The Indian side was represented by Prasar Bharti CEO Jawhar Sircar and the Qatar side by its Ambassador to India Ahmed Ibrahim Abdulla Al Abdulla.
There will be no commercial use of the content to be shared, according to the MoU. The aim is also to strengthen their co-operative relationship in the field of radio and television; and improve mutual understanding of political, economic, social and scientific aspects of the countries.
Attempts will be made to explore opportunities for co-production between the two pubcasters.
The aim will also be to encourage cooperation and coordination in efforts and attitudes in the regional and international forums, conferences, and meetings related to the radio and television field.
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.
