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This festive season, add a zing to romance with ‘Date Knight’
MUMBAI: With festivities and the holiday season round the corner, NDTV Good Times has come up with a new show ‘Dark Knight’ that has a unique concept designed to provide a new take on married life.
‘Date Knight’ is a show where a husband takes it upon himself to rekindle the romance in their married life and treat his wife like a queen.
The show, premiered on 18 October 2014 On NDTV Good Times, airs every Saturday at 7:00 pm and repeats the following Sunday at 5:30 pm and Tuesday at 1:30 pm.
Directed by Gyan Sahay and Agastya Jain, the series is about showing your wife how much you love, value and appreciate her. The participating husband plans a fun-filled day for his wife while he dons the chef’s hat to cook a three- course meal from her favorite cuisine. After spending the day away from each other, the couple meets over a date.
Talking about this new concept, Jain said, “The show started with the thought of a role reversal. The husband plans a day in the kitchen while the wife enjoys a day out- a perfect break from her monotonous schedule. The idea itself is romantic and we had a great time shooting with the participating couples. We hope the show sets an example and inspires husbands across the country.”
The show sponsors include Crown Plaza, Faber and Black Decker.
‘Date Knight’ promises to prove that men don’t just listen but also pay attention to detail. It is a show that celebrates love in the most unique way.
It’s time to break the monotony in your marriage and relive those moments of love and passion with your spouse only with ‘Date Knight’.
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.
