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Reality TV lines up new shows for 2006
MUMBAI: Reality TV will premiere a series of shows in January. The channel will open the 2006 account with shows such as Big Game, Matchmaker, Children’s Hospital of Orange County and two special series, Extreme Sports Day and Crime Night.
Zone Vision’s Reality TV is distributed by Zee Turner in India. It is also available on the DTH platform, Dish TV.
Announcing the new shows, Reality TV marketing manager Flecka Picardo said, “It has been Reality TV’s conscious attempt to provide meaningful, real life entertainment filled programmes for Indian viewers. We are confident that these new programmes will further strengthen the position of the channel in India and will be appreciated by our viewers.”
Big Game is an adventure docu-drama following Shaun and his team of Zulu Rangers and Zimbabweans as they go about their daily work capturing wild, endangered animals in South Africa. An exotic backdrop and its abundant wildlife of South Africa landscape will transport you to areas where man is constantly confronted with the dangers of the wild especially when there is only one law – the law of the jungle, states an official release.
Matchmaker is all about friends hooking up friends on dates. It starts by tracking down that oh so special someone, facilitating a pre-date makeover or even sending them to a dominatrix if the matchmaker thinks their friend needs to be more assertive.
As a continuing series, Children’s Hospital of Orange County deals with behind the scenes at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County, California. The four part series is a journey through the brave, brutal, mysterious world of cutting edge pediatric medicine.
Extreme Sports Day features sporting shows such as World Of Outlaws: Slingin’ Dirt, And They Walked Away and Rodeo Wrecks. These reality specials feature some outlaw action ever captured on camera, including stumbles and crashes on dirt or dangerous moments in professional rodeo, the release adds.
Crime Night, on the other hand, is dedicated to some of the best crime stories including Medical Detectives, Crime Strike, Border Patrol: Life on the Line, Cops in the Sky, Cannibal Killer and Caught: The Ice Chest Murder.
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.
