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Watch and win gold on ETC Punjabi
MUMBAI: ETC Punjabi has announced that its daily Watch & Win Contest is going from strength to strength. The channel has announced that this week mobile no. 9814149056 wins a gold chain. In addition 50 winners get prizes ranging from beauty products, audio CDs and tapes by Nupur Music and one saree every day from Sharil Suits & Sarees, Delhi.
An official release informs that as per the initiative every day the Channel asks viewers to watch a particular show and SMS an answer related to the show. Winners are chosen every day from correct entries. The channel commands channel share of 76 per cent (as per TAM ratings of 25-31 August 25-31, ) amongst all Punjabi channels in Punjab in the CS ABC 15+ segment. Alpha Punjabi’s share is 12 per cent, DD Punjabi’s eleven per cent while Lashkara’s channel share is one per cent..
For SMS the channel has an exclusive tie up with Airtel (Delhi, Mumbai, Punjab), BPL Mobile, Escotel, Spice, Command and Oasis wherein all mobile owners of these service providers can participate in various contests and win prizes. Sada Top 10 aired every Thursday at 7 pm is a countdown based on the SMS sent in by the viewers. The song which gets the maximum number of requests becomes the Number One song. Lucky winners get free coupons to stay in Manali Inn resort, kitchenware from Padmini, Minlota, Black Diamond and Bullet pressure cookers etc.
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.
