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Carlucci appointed publisher of the ‘New York Post’
MUMBAI: News Corporation has announced the appointment of Paul V Carlucci as publisher of the New York Post. The appointment, which is effective immediately, was made by News Corporation chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch.
Murdoch had returned to the Post as publisher following the abrupt resignation of his son Lachlan in August from the post of deputy chief operating officer at News Corp. and publisher of the New York Post. Since then, the senior Murdoch was on the lookout for someone to fill in that position.
Carlucci will spend the majority of his time at the Post. He will however, retain his position as chairman and chief executive officer of News America Marketing, which is US’ leading single-source provider of consumer advertising and promotional services.
Commenting on Carlucci’s new role at the Post, Murdoch said, “Thanks to the hard-working staff at the Post, we have made strong gains in circulation and advertising revenue in recent years. The paper is poised to overtake its main competitor in circulation and now is the time to exploit the advertising sales momentum that we have built up.”
“Paul Carlucci has a tremendous reputation in the advertising and marketing industries. He has a background in newspapers and has run the pre-eminent consumer advertising and promotional business in America for more than a decade, during which he has built an unparalleled network of contacts among retail advertisers. Paul is without peer in the consumer advertising and marketing industry,” he added.
Carlucci said, “I am very excited to have this opportunity to lead the New York Post, which has the twin distinctions of being the world’s greatest newspaper in the world’s greatest city. The Post has a superb editorial product that every day captures the imagination of this city. My mission is to translate that editorial success into real advertising revenues.
“The typical Post reader is younger and wealthier than those of our main competitor. I will be looking to capitalise on the great demographics we offer New York and national advertisers,” he added.
Carlucci joined News Corporation in June 1991 as executive vice president of News America FSI and became the group’s president the following year. He has been a member of News Corporation’s Executive Management Committee since 1996.
Before joining News Corporation, he was senior vice president of marketing at general merchandise chain Caldor. Previously, Carlucci had worked at the New York division of R.H. Macy’s, Inc. since 1979.
Starting as advertising manager, Carlucci rose to become senior vice president, director of sales promotion of Macy’s New Jersey. He began his career in advertising sales at New York’s Daily News.
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.
