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TLC presents ‘Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Flight Club’
MUMBAI: TLC presents an exciting food show that brings together two popular food aficionados and old school chums – Jamie Oliver and Jimmy Doherty. They will take their food fight out on the road, travelling abroad to take on big food challenges and see how their culinary creations measure up against the best of the rest.
The two Essex natives appear together for the first time in the four-part series Jamie And Jimmy’s Food Fight Club and will air every Saturday and Sunday at 8pm.
Each Week Jimmy and Jamie will head across Europe in their Ford Capri to dig up British Food, and take on the best the European neighbors have to offer. The series will feature the theme of cheese and sausages, where they will go up against their original makers – the French and Germans respectively.
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific EVP and general manager – South Asia and Head of Revenue, Pan- Regional Ad Sales & Southeast Asia, Rahul Johri said: “TLC celebrates life by presenting relatable themes ranging from food to fashion in its distinct and inimitable style. Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club is a unique format that combines food knowledge with humour and mischief in Britain’s culinary world.”
The two childhood friends will bring together friends, locals and special guests for a food fight where anything goes. It will showcase appetizing dishes cooked by Jamie, a touch of foodie science by Jimmy and lots of laughs with some special friends, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Alan Carr, Gary Barlow, Jonathan Ross and many more.
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.
