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Travelxp joins Polsat Plus Group; expands its global network
Mumbai: Travelxp has expanded into Poland. Thanks to its cooperation with Polsat Plus Group, viewers in Poland will get to enjoy its premium travel and lifestyle content on Polsat Box (satellite, IPTV, and OTT TV with set-top boxes), Netia (IPTV), and the Polsat Box Go streaming service.
The broadcaster said that it is known for freshness and originality and that it has come up with many interesting shows even during the covid lockdown. Through shows like The Gypsies and The Savvy Nomad, which are in keeping with the changing nature of travel, the channel has stayed relevant. This has led to partnerships with broadcast platforms in the North and South American, African, South Pacific, and European regions. A partnership with the European pay TV giant, Polsat Plus Group, has expanded the channel’s reach in Europe.
Travelxp MD Europe Sumant Bahl said, “The year 2022, the very first after the lockdown, has been an excellent year for Travelxp, and it is ending on a high note with a crucial partnership. Launching the premium HDR content of Travelxp 4K in HLG HDR, 10-bit REC 2100 colour space, and 50 frames on the largest digital platform in Poland is just the feather in our cap that we needed, after establishing a strong foothold in over 20 countries across Europe.”
With 1000+ hours of premium travel and lifestyle content, Travelxp is distributed in over 100+ countries. It also claims to be the single-largest producer of travel content and a global innovation leader in 4K HDR technology. With a diverse programming mix, all Travelxp shows are original in-house productions filmed across 60+ countries with multi-cultural hosts from across the world. The channel launched its own OTT app in 2021, currently available in India, that hosts the largest HD library for travel content. Along with travel content, it also hosts booking services on its platform.
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.
