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Castrol India partners with JioCinema for TATA IPL 2023
Mumbai: Lubricant company Castrol has announced its partnership with JioCinema, for streaming the 2023 TATA Indian Premier League, as an associate sponsor. With this association, the company continues its long legacy of sponsoring some of the world’s largest and most significant sporting events over the years, including the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Castrol, through this sponsorship, will work closely with JioCinema to engage with fans in the country and across the globe and leverage the platform to showcase its refreshed brand persona during the TATA IPL. Castrol’s vibrant logo and new sonic strive will provide fans with a memorable and engaging brand experience.
Castrol India VP marketing Jaya Jamrani said, “We are excited to partner with JioCinema for streaming the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL), one of India’s most prominent sporting events, for the latest season. This partnership gives us a great opportunity to showcase our refreshed brand identity, which reflects our commitment to investing in the future and creating new opportunities for growth and success”.
“We are delighted to have Castrol on board as we begin our journey to offer viewers a never-seen-before presentation of the TATA Indian Premier League on JioCinema,” said a Viacom18 spokesperson. “Our focus for the TATA IPL is to elevate the consumer’s experience while streaming India’s favourite sporting event, and Castrol’s objective to unveil their new brand persona through this association syncs perfectly together”.
Castrol has a rich history of sponsoring various sporting events in India which have enabled the promotion and growth of various sports in the country. Castrol’s involvement in sports reflects the company’s commitment to innovation and performance, which are values that are shared by athletes and sports fans alike.
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.
