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Ten Sports to explode with Backlash on May 14th
Mumbai, May 12, 2006: The Terrible Trio — Cena, Triple H and Edge – will get involved in yet another hell-raising Battle of Fury. The mayhem is all set to explode on the WWE pay-per-view, Backlash on Sunday, 14th May 2006 at 11.00 pm on Ten Sports.
An annual WWE event, Backlash which started in 1999 has a huge fan following. Triple H is the only wrestler to have competed at every Backlash event with a win-loss record of 3-5 to date.
But the question that rankles all — is the reigning champ, John ‘The Champ’ Cena indomitable? Though Cena has been pinned down by both Triple H and the Edge in the past, this match could just change the fortunes of the ‘Champ’. Whatever the outcome, this match will display perseverance, muscle power and ofcourse, bloodied faces, the hallmark of Backlash.
Also present will be rivals, McMohan with son Shane who will try to beat the life out of Shawn Michaels and his divine, imaginary partner ‘God’. The ‘Kane v/s Big Show’ match could prove true to the most gory tagline of WWE : ‘an eye for an eye’ as Kane could probably make a beeline for Big Show’s eyes! Is he good at gouging? Wait and watch!
By far, an interesting and entertaining match will be featuring the two most athletic superstars in WWE today — Rob Van Dam and Shelton Benjamin — in the Intercontinental Championship. The stakes are definitely higher in this winner-takes-it-all match.
And not to be left behind are the female contenders to WWE. – Trish ‘Psycho’ Stratus and Mickie ‘Cat’s claws’ James – who will provide with a heady combo of brain, brawn and beauty – a match with so much edge-of-the-seat action, you’ll hardly be able to lean back in your armchair!
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.
