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9X Media’s Senior VP – finance H R Saxena to take additional charge
Mumbai: 9X Media’s senior vice president – finance Himindraa R Saxena has taken additional charge of distribution for the network.
Himindraa has been associated with the network for over 15 years. In his new role, he will lead the distribution mandate for the network ensuring better connectivity for 9X Media’s music television channels. He will report to 9X Media director & chief financial officer Bhupendra Makhi.
Himindraa’s experience in the distribution finance space and his active participation in dealing with direct-to-home (DTH) operators, major multi system operators (MSOs) and cable operators will hold him good while increasing the connectivity of the channels and negotiating on the placement deals with service providers across India. He will also be in charge of international distribution of the channels on various platforms, including OTT.
Prior to joining 9X Media, Himindraa has had successful stints with Times Now Network and with Star India where he has won many awards for his work in the distribution finance department.
Himindraa R Saxena said “I feel honoured to take the additional charge of distribution at India’s largest music television network! Distribution plays a crucial role in the success of any television channel and in case of free-to-air (FTA) channels the right placement and reach become extremely important. My priority as distribution head is to ensure better reach and connectivity for all our channels.”
“Himindraa’s acumen regarding the distribution of the channels has already started showing results as under his leadership 9XM has attained the No. 1 spot in the 13-21 ABC HSM urban category for the Week 25 ending 24th June 2022,” said the statement.
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.
