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Priyadarshi Banerjee moves on from Times Group; joins One Digital Ent
Mumbai: Times Group assistant vice-president and head of marketing, digital & business operations (Worldwide Media Brands) Priyadarshi Banerjee has parted ways with the media company. In his next move, Banerjee will soon be joining One Digital Entertainment as senior vice-president.
Banerjee worked with Times Group for 11 years in multiple roles and responsibilities. He previously served as a marketing manager – ACK Media in Future Group in 2010.
Banerjee took to LinkedIn to share this new development. “15 years ago, when I started my advertising career, I walked into the iconic Times of India building at CST for my first-ever agency pitch. 4 years later, I stepped in as an employee. For 11 years, I was a part of it. 11 years on, it’s a part of me,” he wrote.
“Here’s goodbye to all the remarkable people and the fantastic brands that make the BCCL/TOI legacy so unique and powerful,” he added.
Banerjee has a diversified experience of more than 20 years where he has worked with companies including – the Airports Authority of India, Ardwolves Security Solutions, Institution of Public Health Engineers – India, HSBC Global Banking and Markets, Wipro Digital Operations and Platforms, Thomas Cook Group, Wunderman Thompson, Reader’s Digest.
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.
