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NBA, Times Studio partner to promote basketball
MUMBAI: Times Studio, a digital video content company of Times Group and The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced a partnership to deliver game highlights and produce original programming for fans in India through Times Internet Limited (TIL) platforms that reach more than 45 million unique visitors each month.
As part of the deal, Times Studio will deliver short-form videos focusing on on-court storylines, player profiles, and the history of the NBA, and will also produce original localised content exploring basketball culture in India and teaching the game to new fans. Additionally, Times Studio will launch NBA-dedicated sections on MensXP.com and Indiatimes.com, featuring extensive coverage of the NBA by Times’ editorial team.
“We are excited to partner with the Times Studio to bring original, localised NBA content to our growing fanbase in India,” said NBA India senior director of content and media distribution Mairu Gupta.“The Times Group has a proven track record of developing and producing engaging content that resonates with audiences, making them an ideal partner to help us further connect with our fans.”
“We are thrilled to partner with the NBA to create and deliver impactful stories of the game for our young audiences across these two digital platforms,” said Times Studio CEO Rajesh Bahl. “This partnership will feed the fans’ growing demand for the game and expose our existing audience to the world of the NBA.”
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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.
