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Avinash Pandey, CEO, ABP News Network appointed as a board member of Mobile Marketing Association
MUMBAI: The Mobile Marketing Association of India (MMA) has appointed Mr. Avinash Pandey, CEO, ABP News Network as a part of the advisory board of the organization. Mr. Pandey has been an advocate of digital accentuation of the network and has been instrumental in ABP News Network’s shift from TV to the digital spectrum. His concerted efforts in generating a strong presence of the network in multiple Indian languages has been a key factor in helping ABP News Network achieve greater heights.
Mobile Marketing Association is the world’s leading global non-profit trade association comprising of more than 800-member companies, from nearly fifty countries across the globe. The association’s Indian Local Council strives to stimulate the growth of mobile marketing and its associated technologies in the country.
Commenting on his appointment Mr. Avinash Pandey, CEO, ABP News Network, said, “It gives me immense pleasure to be a part of the Mobile Marketing Association and join forces with some of the erudite think tanks in the business. I look forward to enhancing mobile effectiveness and working on ways to integrate the same in all business mediums in the country and around the globe.”
Further adding to this Ms. Moneka Khurana, Country Head MMA India, said, “I would like to welcome Mr. Avinash Pandey as a board member and a part of the MMA family. We hope to work together towards scaling mobile marketing through his regional and localized expertise in a diverse market like India.”
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.
