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RR Kabel serves up power as title sponsor of Prime Volleyball League
MUMBAI: Talk about an electrifying partnership RR Kabel has spiked into the spotlight as the Title Sponsor of the Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia, just in time for its fourth edition. The announcement was made in Mumbai, where RR Kabel’s leadership sealed the deal alongside league organisers, unveiling the official match ball with plenty of flair.
The tournament, set to begin 2 October 2025 in Hyderabad, will see 10 teams including debutants Goa Guardians battle it out across 38 matches and 21 action-packed days. The defending champions, Calicut Heroes, will face off against hosts Hyderabad Black Hawks in the opening clash. The stakes climb as the top four sides advance to the semi-finals on 24 October, with the grand finale scheduled for 26 October. Fans can catch all the high-energy action live on Sony Sports Network and the league’s Youtube channel.
For RR Kabel, one of India’s leading wire and cable manufacturers, the tie-up is more than just branding, it’s about plugging into the spirit of sport. “Volleyball embodies energy, teamwork, and resilience values that resonate strongly with our brand,” said RR Global director Kirti Kabra calling the partnership “historic”. RR Kabel CMO Shishir Sharma added that the title sponsorship is a “commitment to fuelling India’s youthful, forward-looking spirit” through sport.
The league itself has been steadily growing in scale and appeal. Baseline Ventures MD & co-founder Tuhin Mishra hailed the deal as proof of volleyball’s rising commercial traction. With RR Kabel on board, he believes Season 4 will deliver bigger visibility, more opportunities for players, and an expanding fan base across the country.
From double-headers to do-or-die finals, the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League is gearing up to be India’s most electrifying sporting festival this October, a season where the game, quite literally, runs on power.
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.
