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Aidem ropes in Sanjay Hemady, Sandeep Singh
MUMBAI: Aidem Ventures recently roped in Sanjay Hemady and Sandeep Singh thereby constructing a robust management team along with Alok Rakshit and Joydeep Ghosh.
Hemady and Singh come with over two decades of media experience. Both have been appointed as the senior vice presidents.
Aidem Ventures president Alok Rakshit, said, “I am confident that their rich experience & leadership assets will definitely be valuable for Aidem in the long run.”
Prior to joining Aidem, Hemady worked with Clear Media India. He has donned senior managerial roles across organizations like Clear Media India Pvt Ltd & CNBC TV18. He has been actively involved in driving the business at media companies like MTV, Indya.com, BBC World, IndusInd Media & Communications, Mid-Day and Indian Express. He will be heading Broadcast Sales for Aidem.
Hemady said, “I am excited to be a part of such an environment and lead the high-spirited sales teams in their challenging yet fascinating responsibilities. I look forward to identify and scale up Aidem’s growth opportunities in the coming years.”
Singh who has served organizations like R. K. Swamy, HTA [WPP], A.C. Nielsen, Sab TV and Sahara TV will be spearheading strategy and business development for Aidem.
Singh added, “Aidem’s repertoire, strong presence, network, work-culture and passionate team of employees enticed me to consider this role. With a strong vision and strategy, I look forward to lead a committed squad in exploring new methods of functioning.”
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.
