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Streaming of Times Now via Reliance IndiaMobile soon to be a reality
MUMBAI: Television on mobile is no longer a far-fetched technology and is touted as the gen X technology. Times Now the proposed English news channel of the Times Group and Reuters Service has tied-up with Reliance IndiaMobile for the same.
Though the wait for the channel’s launch continues, Reliance IndiaMobile users can now begin accessing the latest headlines and exclusive stories of Times Now. The day the channel hits the airwaves Reliance IndiaMobile users will be able to stream the channel, says Times Global Broadcasting Company Ltd. VP and business head Partho Das Gupta.
The charges defined for the users has been Rs 15 per session. When quizzed if the channel will be desigining specific shows for mobile users, Das Gupta categorically emphasises,”It is in the pipeline and we will explore the platform to the maximum.”
He adds that at a later stage the company may tie-up with the other service operators.
Similar content will be available to R World as well. In an official statement issued, the company informs that those with Nokia 6255 and Nokia 6235 handsets can access the channel, those with other R World models would be able to access news clips on demand.
Times Global Broadcasting Co Ltd CEO Sunil Lulla said, “Times Now’s association with Reliance India Mobile has created a unique solution for the urbanite. The urbanite continues to have access to news and information, while on the move, enabling mobile users to stay updated around the clock and ‘Feel The News’.”
“Reliance Infocomm on inception pioneered video based content on mobile phones in India. The launch of Times Now on R World is a recognition of multi-media savvy Reliance customers and the strength of R World, which sees millions of content downloads. This is in line with Reliance’s pursuit of making mobile TV a reality in India,” says Reliance Infocomm content and application solution group president Mahesh Prasad.
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.
