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Anand Sreenivasan joins Republic Media Network as National Head-Branded Content
Republic Media Network has appointed Anand Sreenivasan as the National Head-Branded Content. With an overall experience of more than 16 years, Sreenivasan will head the Fluid team. It is the branded content vertical of the network. The Fluid team has produced several award-winning series for the brand.
Earlier, Sreenivasan has led media organisations like ZoomTV, UTV, Sony, and A&E network. He also worked as the head of the west region for display and branded content at The Quint, the company said in a statement.
On joining Fluid, Sreenivasan said, “The last couple of years have made the Indian content space fascinating and dynamic. The emergence of new-age content providers and multi-platform choices for the viewer has made it a challenge for all content creators. With Fluid, we will now look forward to creating bespoke content solutions for partners across Digital and Television.”
“This will be a one-stop shop ensuring end-to-end content development and distribution. As a network, we are already leading the way for the news genre and we will now look to establish the same in the branded content space too,” he added.
Welcoming this move, Republic Media Network’s Group COO Hersh Bhandari said, “We would like to welcome Anand onboard then Republic Media Network. He is one of the sharpest minds in the business of content. With over 16 years of work experience in the business of content and digital, Anand will add strength to the leadership team by curating some of the large IP’s for the network and integrated brand solutions for clients. Anand will add strength to our core leadership team and lead the branded content vertical for the network nationally.”
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.
