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WWE introduces interactivity to its flagship show ‘Raw’ in the US
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MUMBAI: When World Wrestling Entertainment’s (WWE) flagship show Raw moves to USA Network in the US from 3 October 2005 it will be more interactive in nature. |
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The aim of the interactivity is to find new ways to engage fans. One can expect to see WWE superstars involved in community chats during programming, as well as the use of an exclusive webcam to hear from the superstars during commercial breaks directly on the action taking place. WWE.com will also feature a pre-show web cast just prior to Raw going on the air. Fans also can expect web polls during October as they are encouraged to vote for matches and match stipulations that will be involved in Taboo Tuesday, WWE’s second annual interactive Pay-Per-View on 1 November 2005.  |
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WWE.com claims to have established itself as the most popular web site in the world for male teens, and is among the top 20 entertainment sites on the web. Over the first six months of this year WWE.com states that it saw its monthly unique visitors increase by 36 per cent, and is now close to 10 million unique visitors each month. The site currently serves approximately 26 million video streams per month. Two other shows Heat and Velocity will now be available to watch on WWE.com. The VOD-style programs will be available in the US. Both shows still feature original matches. However, in addition, each show will also have unique content never before seen on the programmes. In India viewers can catch WWE action on Ten Sports. As part of the agreement to move WWE programming to NBC-Universal networks, Raw will also air in replays on the Spanish networks Telemundo and mun2. Telemundo will air a Spanish-language version of Raw on Sundays. As had been reported earlier this week USA Network has unleashed a flurry of promotional activity around WWE’s return to USA that includes leveraging all of its NBC Universal assets. |
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.
