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Premier League & Bundesliga: When & where can India tune in?
MUMBAI: As German Bundesliga is set to make its debut with the Bayern Munich VS Hamburger SV match, Star Sports is the final destination for football lovers in India.
Munich fans can tune in to Star Sports 4 or HD 4 at 12 am early Saturday (15 August) to catch all the action live.
Besides German football, English Premier League fans will also be burning the midnight oil as after their opening day success, Manchester United will take on Aston Villa. Star Sports 2 and HD 2 will telecast this match live from 12 am early Saturday morning.
Borussia Dortmund will take on Borussia Monchengladbach on Saturday and the live action will unfold at 9.46 pm on Star Sports 4 and HD 4.
The biggest match of the weekend – Manchester City VS defending champion Chelsea will unfold on Sunday at 8.15 pm. Fans can catch all the action on Star Sports 1 and HD 1. Before the match between 2014-15 season table toppers Arsenal will play Crystal Palace, which will be aired on Star Sports 1 and HD 1 from 5.50 pm.
Full Weekend Schedule:
Saturday, 15 August
Bayern Munich VS Hamburger SV at 12 am on Star Sports 4 and HD 4
Manchester United VS Aston Villa at 12 am on Star Sports 2 and HD 2
Southampton VS Everton at 5.05 pm on Star Sports 1 and HD 1
Swansea City VS New Castle United at 7.20 pm on Star Sports 1 and HD 1
Borussia Dortmund VS Borussia Monchengladbach at 9.46 pm on Star Sport 4 and HD 4
Sunday, 16 August
Crystal Palace VS Arsenal at 5.50 pm on Star Sports 1 and HD 1
VfL Wolfsburg VS Eintracht Frankfurt at 6.46 pm on Star Sports 4 and HD4
Manchester City VS Chelsea at 8.15 pm on Star Sports 1 and HD1
VfB Stuttgart VS 1. FC Koln 8.46 pm on Star Sports 4 and HD4
Monday, 17 August
SV Werder Bremen VS FC Schalke 04 at 5 pm on Star Sports 4 and HD 4
Tuesday, 18 August
Liverpool VS AFC Bournemouth at 12.30 am on Star Sports 4 and HD 4
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.
