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ZEE Keralam airs Corona break to create awareness
MUMBAI: ZEE Keralam, the latest Malayalam General Entertainment Channel, has started a unique campaign to sensitise their viewers on Covid-19 and create awareness among them to keep safe social-distance and wash their hands regularly. As part of its social responsibility Zee Keralam has started airing a 20-second video in between the programmes reminding the viewers to take some time off from the screen, go wash their hands while ZEE waits for them. No ads are played in between these 20 seconds.
The channel has said that it is important to remind people about the precautions against the pandemic and washing their hands effectively to control the spread of the virus.
The 20-second break titled ‘Break the Corona Outbreak’ has already started picking momentum with the initiative being widely appreciated by the viewers. Meanwhile, some of the stars associated with the channels like singer Sujatha Mohan and music director Shaan Rahman of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Keralam and Sumangali Bhava serial actor Deepan Murali have already come out with videos that remind the viewers on how important is to take 20-seconds off to wash your hands.
Zee Keralam has also brought out a digital media campaign signifying the importance of social distancing through their social media pages. On a mission along with the people of Kerala, ZEE Keralam is fighting back along with God's own people to break the Corona pandemic.
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.
