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SPN India to broadcast Barclays ATP World Tour finals
MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) will exclusively broadcast the upcoming ATP events in the month of November. The ATP 1000 Paris Masters will be aired live on Sony ESPN channels and will be streamed live on SonyLIV app and website. The ATP 1000 Paris Masters in Paris will begin on 31 October.
The ATP events are the precursors to the much-awaited Barclays ATP world tour finals which will be held in London from 14-20 November. The world’s top eight qualified singles players and doubles teams will qualify to compete for the title of the season at the Barclays ATP world tour finals.
Held at The O2 in London, the event will officially crown the 2016 ATP World Tour No.1.The 2016 ATP World Tour Finals will feature some of the greatest tennis players including names like Novak Djokovic, Stan Wawrinka and the reigning Wimbledon champion, Andy Murray, among other. Rafael Nadal, John Isner and Tomas Berdych, among other will be some of the other players who will be seen throughout the tournament.
With 62 tournaments in 31 countries, the ATP World Tour showcases the finest male athletes. The stars of the 2016 ATP World Tour will battle for prestigious titles and Emirates ATP Ranking points at ATP World Tour Masters 1000, 500, 250 events, as well as Grand Slams.
Over the years, top ranked players like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have been seen sustaining the mark that they have created on the sport. It will be very interesting for fans to see the challengers like Kei Nishikori and Gael Monfils amongst others fight for the top spot.
SPN’s broadcast of the ATP 500 and ATP 1000 Tour events reinforces its focus on tennis as one of the most followed sports in the world.Tennis fans in India can look forward to the rivalry between the world’s top ranked players and the contenders in one of the most prestigious men’s professional tennis on tour.
The ATP 1000 Paris Masters will be telecast live and exclusive from 31 October to 6 November on Sony ESPN, Sony ESPN HD and SonyLIV (App & Website). Along with live streaming, SonyLIV will also be providing fans with a lot of exclusive video-on-demand (VOD) content like highlights, special moments, best points, best aces.
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.
