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Zee Kannada launches two new shows ‘Lockdown Diaries’ & ‘Coffee with Anu’
MUMBAI: In an effort to bring positivity during the ongoing pandemic, Zee Kannada had introduced unique shows for the audience to connect with their favourite Sandalwood celebrities: Lockdown Diaries and Coffee with Anu.
Lockdown Diaries will give the audience a glimpse into the quarantine life of Zee Kannada artists with conversation through mobile phones. The actor’s lockdown dairies will be aired during the prime slot on weekend, starting 23 May at 9 pm where they share their experiences cooking with us, discussing current issues, playing games, dancing together and many more things.
Coffee with Anu is an exclusive talk-show hosted by the anchor Anushree will be a platform for the Sandalwood guests to recollect and share their old memories with their ardent fans. Rachita Ram and Ramesh Arvind will be the guests for the first episode. Tune in to be inspired and open doors to possibilities starting 23 May at 9.30 pm only on Zee Kannada and Zee Kannada HD.
To honour the 25 glorious years of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, India’s longest-running non-fiction franchise and to commemorate 16 seasons of the show in the Kannada market, on 23 May 2020, Saturday, Zee Kannada will present a 2.5-hour Live-athon digital music concert with an aim to use music as the anchor in uniting people and spreading home in times of this pandemic. The same will be telecasted as ‘Onde Desha, Onde Raaga’ on Sunday, 24 May at 7 pm.
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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.
