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Rannvijay Singha buys stake in Real Kabaddi League
Mumbai: Real Kabaddi League gets a boost as India’s youth icon and entrepreneur Rannvijay Singha joins the promotion as a stakeholder and also as a brand promoter. With him coming on board we are sure the league is going to be more powerful, dynamic & entertaining!
Rannvijay who was also associated with Real Kabaddi in the previous season has sealed their relationship further by becoming an investor and a brand promoter. The season three of Real Kabaddi is scheduled to being at the end of September. With Ranvijay coming on board the league will get a new set of audiences and will also attract more brands and advertisers.
Talking about the same an excited Rannvijay Singha said, “I have been following Real Kabaddi since its inception and I think they have done fabulous work with the league. I am an ardent fan of the sport and believe that after cricket, there is only one league that can be popular and that is Kabaddi. I have always wanted to be part of a league-based sport in India and that dream has come true.”
Talking about the partnership Atlanture Sports Pvt Ltd founder Shubham Choudhary said, “Rannvijay is a passionate Kabaddi fan, and I am glad that he has come on board not only as an investor but also as a brand promoter. I am sure with him on board we will be able to reach out to more people. We are trying to create synergies between sports and entertainment, we also wanted to appeal to the youth and who is better than India’s Youth Icon.
Real Kabaddi League is a franchise-based sports league and a national-level professional Kabaddi tournament. This platform was created to scout & nurture talent from non-metro cities & grassroots. It aims to empower the regional kabaddi players in every way possible confidence and provides a platform for upcoming new talent to showcase their skills. The league consists of eight teams namely- Jaipur Jaguars, Shekhawati Kings, Chambal Pirates, Mewar Monks, Bikana Riders, Jodhana Warriors, Arawali Eagles, and Singh Soorma. The third season of Real Kabaddi will begin in the end of September 2023.
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.
