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Celebrity Cricket League 2023: ReelStar to be the official sponsor of Punjab De Sher
Mumbai: ReelStar, India’s Web3 integrated social media platform ReelStar, has announced its collaboration with the ninth season of Celebrity Cricket League as the official powered by sponsors of Punjab De Sher which is all set to begin from 18 February 2023. The Punjab team will be represented by the likes of Sonu Sood, Hardy Sandhu, Amy Virk, Navraj Hans.
Teams from eight different regions of India will compete in this season of CCL. Nineteen games will be held in six locations, including Bangalore, Jodhpur, Jaipur and Raipur. Among the teams in the competition are Punjab De Sher, Mumbai Heroes, Chennai Rhinos, Telugu Warriors, Bhojpuri Dabanggs, Kerala Strikers, Bengal Tigers, Karnataka Bulldozers.
This partnership aligns with ReelStar’s mission to democratize the media and entertainment industry and further opens the gates for the Indian media and entertainment industry as well as sports. The sponsorship of the CCL is a significant milestone for ReelStar, as it marks the first time a token will be featured on a large scale. ReelToken which underpins the ReelStar app and ecosystem is based on a multi-blockchain platform and architecture. As a token, REEL is unique due to its integration with ReelStar’s proprietary technology stack which efficiently fuels the app’s ecosystem facilitating its seamless usage by both creators and consumers.
ReelStar aims to create India’s first multi-blockchain social media platform and ecosystem that reimagines how artists, creators, and fans will engage, collaborate, and jointly benefit in the growing media and entertainment industry. ReelStar is an ‘everything app’ – a functional, easy to use, private and secure social media, video streaming, messaging and payments platform that will help artists and aspiring talents to mint their own NFTs and monetise them.
ReelStar co-founder Nick Bahl said, “We are excited to join hands with Punjab De Sher for this exciting season of CCL. Punjab has always been close to my heart as my family belongs here. Being a huge cricket fan myself, I can’t wait for the matches to start. ReelStar is a revolutionary app for the entertainment industry. With this collaboration we are hoping to entertain a wider range of audience.”
Punjab De Sher owner Puneet Singh said, “On behalf of Punjab De Sher, I am very excited to welcome on board ReelStar as our ‘Powered by’ partner. I look forward to a great branding association and partnership along the entire Celebrity Cricket League matches of Punjab De Sher. As a brand, I am sure we both will add value in making it a strong and niche brand. I am intrigued by ReelStar App features, and they will likely disrupt the digital media market soon. I whole heartily welcome on board ReelStar.”
Recently veteran cricketer Irfan Pathan launched ReelStar’s logo in Australia. It is also the title sponsor for Creator United Awards 2023 and the upcoming Nora Fatehi and Guru Randhawa’s The Unity Tour in Australia. ReelStar has raised USD 5 mn from just the first two stages of its Initial Token Offering (ITO), REELT. The ITO is capped at 5 per cent of 15 billion tokens.
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.
