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Avon Cycles partners with the Punjab Kings
Mumbai: Avon Cycles is proud to partner with the Punjab Kings, a Chandigarh-based franchise owned by Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, Preity G Zinta, and Karan Paul.
Avon Cycles had partnered earlier with the Punjab Kings in 2020 and have renewed their partnership for the cricket league season 2024.
Avon Cycles CMD Onkar Singh Pahwa said, “Going on and beyond, here’s to sponsoring and coming together with the most coveted cricket team this season 2024. We are grateful to have a team that embodies the true spirit of sportsmanship, resilience, and excellence throughout the journey. As we carry on Avon’s legacy of being a frontrunner in bicycles, sports, and fitness, we are excited to reflect the values for the nation.”
Avon Cycles joint MD Rishi Pahwa said, “We are delighted to hold a mark on the Punjab Kings for the upcoming 2024 season for the second time with optimism and enthusiasm. We are excited and thrilled to partner with this year’s most anticipated cricket team and look forward to rolling in with full speed and strength on the ground.”
Avon Cycles ED Mandeep Pahwa said, “As we share the brimming values, it’s a moment of joy that we take on board the ‘lions’. We are grateful to share the strength and aim together to excel on the field in the true spirit of the game. All the best to the team Punjab Kings, looking forward to an amazing tournament of the season with a strategic win.”
KPH Dream Cricket Pvt Ltd CEO Satish Menon said, “We are delighted to have Avon as our partner. For us the pleasure is multifold, firstly to have a Punjab-based brand and second that they have chosen to ride along with us again.”
Avon Cycles, a leading player in the bicycle industry, has consistently promoted health and fitness at a higher level. With years of excellence, they have emerged as a preferred brand for Indians seeking reliable and sustainable commuting solutions.
Today, they are even more delighted and proud to endorse the formidable Punjab Kings for the biggest franchise cricket league, wavering up the credibility and stride of the nation. Avon is aiming to align with the ethos of promoting an active and healthy lifestyle, encouraging the building blocks, the youth, to not only embrace the sport but embody the true values of sportsmanship in daily life.
The collaboration has leveled up the excitement towards translating the values through the Punjab Kings! With their hustle, power, and performance, both brands are set to wheel into the season in 2024.
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.
