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Sahara group unveils print media plans
MUMBAI: The Subroto Roy promoted Sahara group, all set to foray into news broadcasting with the launch of a national and 30 odd region specific channels, is gearing up to make its mark in the print arena as well.
An advertisement by Sahara Media and Entertainment Network in a leading daily, invites applications from Hindi, English and Urdu journalists for Sahara Time , Sahara Samay and Aalmi Sahara. A part of the group’s $50 million expansion plans in the field of news and current affairs, the three weekly magazines, to be launched are in addition to its Hindi daily, Rashtriya Sahara.
Sahara Time will be a 48 page broadsheet English weekly with one all India and four regional editions, Sahara Samay, a 48 page broadsheet Hindi weekly with 32 editions and Aalmi Sahara,a 64 page Urdu International weekly.
The three weekly magazines which are slated to serve as a forum to raise people’s voice, will account for an extensive compilation of news and people’s concern’s and issues. This will be done in sync with the 32 news channels from the house of Sahara India Pariwar, states the advertisement.
For Sahara Time and Sahara Samay, the applications have been invited for posts like associate editors, assistant editors, deputy editors, senior editors, copy editors, photo journalists, graphic designers, cartoonists, illustrators, page-designers, layout artistes and secretarial assistants. For Aalmi Sahara, applications have been invited for associate editors, assistant editors, sub-editors, reporters, translators and DTP operators. The positions are based in the major cities of the country.
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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.
