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‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ star gets website
LOS ANGELES: Entertainment marketing firm The Cimarron Group has announced the launch of Emmy-nominated actor and comedian Ray Romano’s official website at www.rayromano.com.
Romano stars in the comedy show Everybody Loves Raymond which currently airs in India on Star World. The new site offers fans latest information about Romano’s career and background, as well as the opportunity to participate in a variety of engaging activities. The site will also contain video material created by Romano exclusively for his web fans.
The Cimarron Group claims to have built a strong reputation on knowing exactly how to communicate a celebrity’s message and values through the Internet. In the case of Ray Romano, the company wanted the site to reflect his humour, material and personal stories. Romano and The Cimarron Group designed the Ray Romano website with the actor/comedian’s comic sensibilities in mind to provide a vehicle for Romano to interact with his loyal fan following.
The site’s pages offerings include
Long Story Short – This is a section where Romano posts notes from the road or shares general comments about life, his show and a potpourri of other topics.
Photos – This is a collection of photos tracing Romano’s life from his childhood in Queens until the present with Romano’s captions attached.
Video Stuff – It is an exclusive video gallery of exclusive web-only footage, outtakes, and some of the highlights from Romano’s career.
Lifeline – This is an interactive timeline of Romano’s life through Everybody Loves Raymond and the release of his first feature film – Fox’s animated Ice Age.
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.
