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‘Third Watch’ Season 2 debuts on Star World 29 December
MUMBAI: Star World will flag off season two of Third Watch on 29 December at 10 pm on Star World.
NBCs Peabody Award-winning drama, which begins its fourth season on US television, is an intense drama about the brave and dedicated people who serve as police, paramedics and firefighters on the ‘third watch’ — the shift from 3-11 pm.
The show that premiered on 30 September 1999, is a part of NBCs Monday-night line-up starring Michael Beach, Coby Bell, Amy Carlson, Eddie Cibrian, Molly Price, Kim Raver, Anthony Ruivivar, Skipp Sudduth, Jason Wiles, Tia Texada, Bonnie Dennison, Nia Long and Chris Bauer, says a company release.
The drama series is produced by John Wells Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television.
The series is based on lives of Kim Zambrano (Kim Raver) and Bobby Caffey (Bobby Cannavale), paramedic team 55-2 devoted to the people they help and their counterparts from firefighting department- the battle-weary Monte “Doc” Parker (Michael Beach) and Carlos Nieto (Anthony Ruivivar). They deal with the daily tragedies of the job to going beyond the call of duty to help people in the community.
Just across the street, working arm in arm with the paramedics and the firefighters, are the police of the 55th precinct. Maurice “Bosco” Boscorelli’s (Jason Wiles) glory-hungry “supercop” mentality, his long-suffering partner Faith Yokas (Molly Price), streetwise veteran cop John “Sully” Sullivan (Skipp Sudduth), and Ty Davis Jr. (Coby Bell), the son of Sully’s former partner killed in the line of duty, form the crime fighting angel of the third watch.
The cops and emergency personnel in this tight-knit group know each other well as they work side by side in harsh, urban conditions. The show about these unsung heroes stife to keep the streets safe continues to regale the Star World audience.
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.
