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Punjab Kings onboards Dream11 as title ]artner for IPL 2024
Mumbai: The Indian Premier League franchise Punjab Kings announced that Dream11, the fantasy sports platform with over 200 million users, has been onboarded as the title sponsor for the franchise for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. As part of the agreement between the fantasy sports platform and the franchise, the Dream11 logo will be prominently displayed on the front of the Punjab Kings jerseys during TATA IPL 2024, which kicks off on 23rd March with an encounter against the Delhi Capitals at the New PCA Stadium, Mullanpur.
KPH Dream Cricket Ltd CEO Satish Menon said, “It is an incredible honour for us to onboard Dream11 as the title partner for the coming edition. They have reinvented the world of sports and fan engagement. Dream11 has been responsible for spreading the game’s reach across different regions of the country through innovative means of fan involvement. We are looking forward to delivering a fantastic experience on and off the field to our fans and the Dream11 user base.”
Speaking on the association, Dream Sports chief marketing officer Vikrant Mudaliar said, “We are thrilled to elevate our partnership to assume the role of principal sponsor for Punjab Kings. This association will enable Punjab Kings fans and Dream11’s growing user base of over 200 million to have a better-than-ever-before fantasy cricket experience during the upcoming cricket season.”
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.
