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TV Editors call off strike unconditionally
MUMBAI: Much to the relief of television producers and broadcasters, the indefinite strike by the Association of Film and TV Editors has been called off unconditionally, after a meeting with Federation of Western Indian Cine Employees (FWICE) on the evening of 9 November.
“We have called off the strike unconditionally, and editors will resume their work with the respective production houses,” Association of Film and TV Editors GM Vaibhav Desai tells indiantelevision.com.
As the strike continued over the weekend, broadcasters and producers had earlier feared repeat telecast of their daily serials that heavily depended on the television editors, as they ran out of bank episodes to air.
With the strike pulled off, broadcasters have narrowly avoided the risk of repeat telecast and a billion rupees of ad revenue loss.
Indiantelevision.com had earlier reported that out of the 22 crafts, which are part of the federation, members of an association went on strike on 4 November after a memorandum of (MoU) addressing the editor’s wage renewals and better working conditions wasn’t signed by the due date.
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“While all the issues have not been resolved and addressed in the meeting, the federation has assured us that the working conditions of the editors will be improved. They have given us in written that the payment dealt out to our assistants and associates will be given within 30 days. They usually have to wait more than 120 days sometimes to receive their fees, but the federation has taken responsibility that this problem will be addressed,” says Desai.
He however added that there was still some amount of uncertainty surrounding the MoU being signed.
Though worried about the shows, the council of producers had earlier refused to have a meeting with the Association unless the strike was called off. “We want to come to an understanding, and are willing to sit down and talk, but not under any threat. We can only resume a discussion once everybody returns to work,” Indian Film and TV Producers Council (IFTPC) co-chairman JD Majethia had earlier informed.
Now that the strike has been called off, the federation is hopeful that the discussions on the MoU will resume after Diwali, and shall be signed soon after, after reviewing the updated information.
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.
