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Experience the TATA IPL Fan Parks’ grand final and Vijayawada with JioCinema
Mumbai: JioCinema, the digital rights holder of the TATA Indian Premier League, will invite fans to the TATA IPL Fan Parks at Nagpur, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Anand, and Vijayawada, on May 28 for the final game of the season. The TATA IPL final will be live streamed on JioCinema this Sunday at 7:30 PM, which will be a repeat of the season’s opening fixture when Chennai Super Kings walk out to take on defending champions Gujarat Titans.
Earlier this week, Chennai Super Kings beat Gujarat Titans by 15 runs in Qualifier 1 to book a spot in the final. Gujarat Titans then comfortably beat Mumbai Indians by 62 runs in Qualifier 2 to keep their title defence hopes alive, courtesy a Shubman Gill blitzkrieg.
Access to the TATA IPL Fan Parks will be free of cost and fans can enjoy the live streaming of the TATA IPL final on giant LED screens via the JioCinema app. The Fan Parks will be a great family experience to enjoy an evening out along with an array of exciting offerings for people of all ages including a dedicated Family Zone, Kids Zone, Food & Beverages, and the JioCinema Experience Zone. Gates will open at 7 PM.
JioCinema’s coverage of the TATA IPL has already broken several records viewership records in its first season itself. Among them, JioCinema set the peak concurrent viewership world record of 2.57 Cr. during the Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians Qualifier 2 on May 26. This was the fourth time that the peak concurrency viewership was breached in this season alone. JioCinema also clocked over 1500 Cr. video views in the first seven weeks of the TATA IPL 2023, another global benchmark in digital sports viewing.
The high engagement on JioCinema has been prodded on following the launch of Jeeto Dhan Dhana Dhan last month, a new contest that gives fans a chance to win one car every match thus enhancing their experience while watching the TATA IPL vis-à-vis passively watching the league on legacy platforms. Over 50 people have driven home a spanking new car in the contest till date with prizes up for grabs even in the final match.
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.
