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Zing launches new shows; dubs Bollywood movies in English
MUMBAI: UK’s entertainment and lifestyle channel Zing has launched a slew of new shows as part of its programming line-up.
Zing will also be launching a new initiative wherein it will dub popular Bollywood movies like Kai Po Che and Namaste London amongst others in English. These will be aired every Saturday night at 8:30 pm.
The first show to launch is titled Spirits of India – The Festivals and will celebrate the distinct flavours of different regions in India. Just as the map of our country is marked with ever changing topography, the various cultures that are born from these changes help decorate the calendar with festivals and celebrations.
India perhaps has more festivals than any other part of the world. Moreover, India’s vast storehouse of myths gives endless reasons to celebrate. Because in India, there is a festival for everything beautiful in life – lights, colours, music, dancing and sheer spirit. And this is exactly what Zing plans to showcase through the new show Spirit of India – The Festivals.
Apart from Spirit of India, Zing will also give a sneak peek into the lives of Bollywood stars and see how they carry themselves off-screen and onscreen with its new show Style Decode every Saturday at 8 pm.
Additionally, a show titled Harry Met Sally will be aired every Sunday at 8 pm. The show will feature gossips, events and movie reviews from Bollywood.
Zing will also add new content with its cookery shows, Kifayati Kitchen, The Urban Cook, All About Cooking and FilmiRasoi in the daily 6:30 pm slot.
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.
