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Best Deal TV joins Sheroes.in to empower career-oriented women
NEW DELHI: The celebrity driven home shopping channel Best Deal TV, launched by Raj Kundra and Akshay Kumar, has associated with Sheroes.in to help connect women with their careers.
The initiative was launched by Shilpa Shetty Kundra with an aim to support women wanting to earn money while working at their own convenience. The rapidly growing market has given women an opportunity to showcase their entrepreneurial skills.
Under this programme, women aspiring to be financially independent can enrol in their Direct Channel Agents Programme. An aspiring entrant will be required to invest a minimum of Rs 10,000 and will be provided the catalogues and demo videos.
Best Deal TV chairperson Shilpa Shetty Kundra said, “The initiative is extremely close to my heart as it aims at supporting every Indian woman who would like to be self-sufficient and their own boss. We are extremely delighted in associating with Sheroes as they closely work with the women of today who love to work on their own terms.”
Best Deal TV co-founder Akshay Kumar added, “At Best Deal TV, we believe in creating equal opportunities for every woman who would like to hone her entrepreneurial skills. This initiative is all about appreciating the women who love to work at their own convenience and make some extra income. We hope to create jobs for thousands of ladies across India who look for financial independence or an additional source of income.”
Sheroes.in founder and CEO Sairee Chahal said, “We are thrilled at joining hands with Best Deal TV. The working terms and opportunities they offer to their brand experts are exactly what our member community seeks. The role in question is not only flexible and adaptable to the needs of mothers and homemakers but is also challenging and rewarding, making it an ideal blend of what the driven and grounded woman professional of today desires.”
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.
