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Zee Tamil strengthens its weekend programming
MUMBAI: Zee Tamil, the tamil general entertainment channel of ZEEL, recently announced its decision to spruce up its fiction bands for weekends.
Since 23 June it has added three popular shows – Poove Poochudava, Yaaradi Nee Mohini and Sembarathi – to its weekend line up.
The three shows have been slotted between 8pm to 9.30pm on Zee Tamil and Zee Tamil HD.
Poove Poochoodava is a Tamil romantic drama series revolving around Shiva and Shakhi, whose love-hate relationship has been a fan favourite. Launched in April 2017, the show has completed over 300 episodes and continues to attract high ratings for ZEEL.
Yaaradi Nee Mohini is a thriller drama that revolves around a rich landlord’s son and his malicious stepmother who tries to kill him to acquire all of his property while the ghost of his dead wife protects him from her mother-in-law’s wrong-doings. The star-studded cast of the show includes Shreekumar, Fathima Babu, Natchathira and Chaitra Reddy.
Sembarathi is set against the backdrop of class conflict and focuses on how a poor girl Parvathy strives to gain love and acceptance in the hearts of her loved ones who believe that money is power. Recently, the show hit a milestone rating of 10.24 TVR closing in the 5th place as of Week 23’18 as per BARC ratings.
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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.
