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TV5 launches devotional channel in AP & Telangana, DTH dist plan under way
MUMBAI: South India’s one of the leading news network Shreya Broadcasting on 29 March launched its devotional and spiritual channel ‘Hindu Dharmam’ on the occasion of Ugadi – Telugu new year.
The test signal of the new devotional channel is on. Channel’s distribution work is in full swing. Apart from Hyderabad the channel is seen across both the Telugu-speaking states – Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
At present under Shreya Broadcasting – TV5 news in Telugu is the market leader followed by TV5 USA (exclusive for U.S.-based Telugu audience) and TV5 Money (business and travel news channel on digital platform) channels are available. And now the new devotional channel is added to the bouquet.
Shreya Broadcasting managing director Ravindranath Bolineni, who is also the editor-in-chief for TV5 news network, said that the team for the new channel is in place and test signal is on. He informed that the channel is available in both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in all the districts through all the multi-system operators (MSOs). It will also be available on direct-to-home (DTH) platforms soon. “We are also targeting the audience in this genre through digital platforms also.
The new channel is the brainchild of the group chairman B R Naidu. He said that, at the time when there a heap of devotional channels, the new Hindu Dharmam channel of TV5 news network will bring freshness and carter to the need of the audience who were looking for something more than discourses. “Our content will not only focus on discourses of reputed scholars and religious leaders but also special programs of the Hindu culture and documentaries of temples will be showcased,” he added.
Naidu informed that the concept of the Hindu Dharmam channel is to bring awareness among the viewers about Hinduism, Hindu traditions, Hindu culture and Hindu dharma. There will be live coverage of early morning and evening Pooja from the major well-known temples across India.
The parent channel TV5 Telugu news, promoted by Shreya Broadcasting, has around 300 reporters covering the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, and delivering hourly news bulletins and 30 special bulletins. It has gained a reputation for its incisive business reportage and programming.
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.
