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9XO Fresh Hits gets onboard iTunes
MUMBAI: Universal Music India and 9XO have announced the release of a new music compilation exclusively on iTunes in India. 9XO Fresh Hits is a first-of-its-kind initiative in the Indian music market and points to a potentially exciting future for music fans in India.
9XO Fresh Hits features the biggest international hits from 2013 with artists including Avicii, will.i.am, OneRepublic and PSY.
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9XO is the official marketing partner of the compilation alongside Universal Music India. 9XO is aimed at an international music audience with programming that includes interactive countdowns and showcases the best international music videos. 9XO will be promoting the complication through innovative in-video integrations, promo spots programmed at key tune-in times throughout the day along with aggressive marketing across their social communities.
Universal Music India Digital Head Vinit Thakkar says, “Following the launch of the iTunes store in India in December 2012 it became clear to us that we needed to create a first-of-its-kind product for the Indian market and distribute it through iTunes. Needless to say, we are delighted to have worked with such as strong channel partner in 9XO, who has been instrumental in the entire process and getting the end product out to Indian customers.”
Speaking of this association 9X Media Group SVP – Digital Vibha Gosher said, “We are extremely pleased to partner with Universal Music to launch 9XO Fresh Hits on iTunes. In its very first year of launch, 9XO has become India‘s favourite destination for International music. Knowing that most of our viewers consume their music across platforms we have channeled our strategies to make a significant footprint across platforms. 9XO Fresh Hits is our first initiative for the International Music fans. The compilation captures the 9XO experience for music lovers who love to consume their music on the go. We feel this will definitely resonate well with our viewers. It’s been received very well by our Social Media communities. The 9XO Fresh Hits will give our fans and viewers a fantastic listening experience at a great price.”
9XO Fresh Hits will be available for Rs 150 from iTunes on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac or PC or at: www.iTunes.com/In.
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.
