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Real Madrid VS Barcelona, EPL matches, Which channel what time can India watch
MUMBAI: Delight for the football fans all over the world as International break has come to an end and the crucial stages of club football is all set to rock and roll again. The weekend has many important matches but none more important than the El-Clasico. Title run is all over for Real Madrid unless Barcelona puts up a dismal show in coming eight matches. The only respite for the biggest club of the world this league season would be a win over arched rivals Barcelona. On the other hand Barcelona, 11 points clear of second placed Athletico Madrid already have a hand on the trophy, but they have plenty to play for. They are unbeaten in their last 39 matches and certainly eyeing the 43 match record set by them between 2011 and 2012. Their statistics this season is P39 W30 D9 L0 F122 A23.
Indian fan can watch all the action in the stroke of midnight right at 12.00 AM (3 April 2016). The live telecast will be available on Sony Six and Sony ESPN.
Besides El-Clasico there are many other important matches set to be whistled across Europe. Guus Hiddink’s rejuvenated blue brigade Chelsea will take on bottom placed Aston Villa. The match will be available Live on Star Sports 2 and Star Sports HD 2 from 5:15 PM IST. Surprisingly placed fourth and just a point above West Ham after starting the season as favorite Manchester City will be travelling to Bournemouth. This match kick starts at 7:30 PM IST and the live telecast will be available on Star Sports 1. Arsenal VS Watford match will too kick off at the same time and telecasting live will be Star Sports 2 and Star Sports HD 2. The gunners will go all guns blazing against Watford to stay relevant in the title run and take revenge of the FA Cup defeat.
The match of the EPL this weekend is certainly Tottenham Hotspurs VS Liverpool. Placed ahead of Arsenal on the second slot Spurs has a few tough battle to see through in the coming weeks, and it all starts tonight. The match will be telecast live by Star Sports 2 and Star Sports HD 2.
So will the unbeaten run come to an end will EPL see a new tide, will Arsenal have one more chance or is it all but decided. Saturday actions will certainly draw new lights, bring new hopes alive for football fans across the country.
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.
