News Headline
FanCode Shop inks multi-year deal with Rajasthan Royals to build and manage RR Mega Store
Mumbai: FanCode Shop, the merchandising arm of FanCode, has announced a long-term partnership with Rajasthan Royals to launch, build and manage the RR Mega Store. The partnership will leverage FanCode Shop’s sports commerce and tech capabilities to curate a connected and seamless experience for fans to purchase licensed Rajasthan Royals merchandise.
The mega store is now live on rajasthanroyals.com/shop with a diverse product range including the official jersey, fan jersey, fan wear (t-shirts, shorts) and more.
With the RR Mega Store, FanCode Shop will lend its expertise towards building and managing an exclusive digital store for the team including end-to-end product and customer experience, manufacturing, logistics, customer care, and marketing.
Talking about the partnership, Rajasthan Royals chief marketing officer Zameer Kochar said, “One of our key core values at the franchise is to always have a fan-first approach and keep them at the center of everything we do. We believe our fans are our biggest asset, and through this partnership with FanCode Shop, our aim is to provide an integrated, seamless, one-stop experience for them to stay connected with their favourite team as well as have access to a varied range of our official, authentic merchandise.”
Talking about the partnership, FanCode co-founder Yannick Colaco said, “Through technology and innovation, FanCode has strived to improve the fan’s experience of consuming sports. We are proud to be Rajasthan Royals’ partner of choice in building and managing the RR Mega Store. Fans will now have access to a wide range of authentic merchandise at affordable rates.”
Launched in 2020, FanCode Shop uses technology to innovate and deliver rapid turnaround times in both the creation and distribution of fan gear, ensuring that fans will have access to the latest, most topical designs of their favorite sports brands and teams under one roof.
Since inception, FanCode Shop has partnered with the biggest names in sports and fitness including the ICC, FIFA, NBA, Manchester City FC, Liverpool FC, FC Barcelona, Bengaluru FC, MotoGP, WWE, SG, Nivia, BDM, Elevar, FILA, and Proline.
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.
