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Archies celebrates Fathers Day with Radio Mirchi
Mumbai: To commemorate and celebrate the special occasion of
Fathers Day, Archies in association with Radio Mirchi has announced a contest and a host of special programs in New Delhi and Mumbai to enthrall both kids and fathers alike.
A week-long celebration starting 14 June is in the offing with Radio Mirchi belting out special notes and capsules.
Archies was one of the first to introduce Fathers Day in the country. They have also introduced a dedicated range of gifts and 43 new cards to mark the day. Gifts and cards are available in over 2000 of their outlets in the country including Archies Galleries and Archies Paper Rose Shoppes.
Archies would also give away gift hampers to winners of the special
contests. Programs aimed at enthralling young/old, cool/conservative
dads have been put together for the Baap Re Baap celebrations on
Mirchi. An interesting central theme has been put together to capture the imagination of both the age groups. As an added attraction, people can hear themselves on Radio Mirchi. So for all the Red Hot action visit the nearest Archies Gallery.
According to Archies Ltd executive director Pramod Arora, “We want to make this Father’s Day special by reaching out to our customers through one of the most dynamic medium – radio.
Archies, Ltd is one India’s market leaders in the social expression industry with over 50 per cent market share. Archies completed 25 years this March and is poised to grow from strength to strength over the next two years with the launch of over 50 stores in prime retail space.
The company caters to its consumers through a wide retail network that comprises of over 475 franchise and company-owned and managed outlets spread within India and six countries internationally.
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.
