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FoodFood appoints Vaibhav Vishal as creative head
MUMBAI: FoodFood, the food lifestyle channel which has recently announced several senior level appointments, launched international shows and most recently, a renewed positioning for the channel, has brought in Vaibhav Vishal as its creative head to sizzle up the channel.
“We are extremely happy to have attracted a talent like Vaibhav who brings with him a rich background in creative, marketing and media. Vaibhav spearheaded the new repositioning campaign for the channel and we are confident that through the new shows he has clearly articulated the brand vision and desired positioning to lead the network into the next level. With him on board we are sure he will give new impetus to his experience in programming and related areas,” said SK Barua.
With over 15 years of experience spanning creative leadership, programming, marketing and new media specialisation, Vaibhav has been a driving force for notable brands like MTV India, RedFM, YFilms, MTunes HD, FTV India, Helios Media and now FoodFood. Starting out with advertising, he has been an AVP – creative and content at MTV, the national creative head at Red FM, taking care of its entire national network and a brand strategist for several independent consulting projects.
Sharing his vision as the creative head of FoodFood, Vaibhav said, “The agenda we’ve set for the channel is best described by the tagline – ‘It’s sizzling!’ and I am here to make sure that it surely does in every way.”
Popularly known as V2 in the industry and @ofnosurnamefame in the world of social media, Vaibhav loves to immerse himself in popular culture, keeping abreast with the latest on the internet. And, of course, he loves his food!
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.
