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My11Circle, Angel One, RuPay & CEAT join forces as official partners for TATA IPL
Mumbai: In a development that adds significant value to the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL), BCCI announces the association of My11Circle, Angel One, RuPay & CEAT as official partners for the league.
The collaboration with these esteemed brands marks a strategic move to enhance the overall experience for IPL fans and further elevate the premier cricketing extravaganza to new heights. Each partner brings a unique set of offerings and synergies that promise to contribute to the success and excitement of the tournament.
My11Circle, a leading fantasy sports platform, is set to bring the thrill of fantasy cricket to fans. The brand will be associated with the league for the next five years. With innovative gameplay and exciting contests, My11Circle aims to engage cricket fans and offer them a unique and immersive fantasy gaming experience.
Angel One, a prominent name in the financial services sector, joins hands with the TATA IPL to bring the worlds of sports and finance closer. A partnership that is set to last for the next five years, Angel One will provide valuable insights and engage cricket fans with interactive initiatives that combine the excitement of trading with the passion for cricket.
RuPay, the indigenous card network of India, which has been an integral part of the TATA IPL in the previous seasons renews its partnership for the next three years. As an associate partner, RuPay will enhance the payment and transaction experience for fans attending the matches, offering exclusive benefits and promotions for RuPay cardholders.
CEAT, that has been a pivotal partner over the years as the league’s Strategic Time-out partner has renewed its contract for five years. The collaboration between CEAT and TATA IPL is a testament to the shared values of performance, reliability, and resilience that both entities uphold.
The partnerships promises a season filled with innovation, engagement, and unforgettable moments for cricket enthusiasts who are set to experience an IPL season like never before.
Awards
Hamdard honours changemakers at Abdul Hameed awards
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.








