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Champions League T20 2014 gets two key sponsors
MUMBAI: The sports, entertainment and content arm of GroupM; GroupM ESP has enabled key deals for the upcoming Champions League T20 2014.The pivotal title sponsorship with Oppo India and central associate sponsor with Birla White was facilitated and closed by the ESP Mumbai and Delhi team.
Commenting on this achievement GroupM ESP national director of sports and live practice Vinit Karnik said, “CLT20 marks the beginning of festive season in India where brands are looking to increase their share of voice need clutter breaking and engaging platform to occupy consumer mind space. GroupM ESP is delighted to announce Oppo mobiles as the title sponsor and Birla White as associate sponsor of CLT20 2014. We are confident that the league will help brands achieve their desired marketing communication objectives. What really makes this clutter breaking is the new entrant brands like Oppo who aim to get the reach and visibility through a game like cricket.”
Oppo mobiles India CEO Tom Lu said, “We are truly fortunate to have won the title sponsorship rights for such a prestigious and popular cricket tournaments. We are sure, with Oppo Champions League T20, more and more Indian users will get to know about our brand, the technology and the experience our smart phones deliver.”
UltraTech Cement general manager marketing services Kedar Rele commented, “CLT20 offers a unique platform to reach out these followers which will help promote the Birla White brand and hence the association. Whenever consumers’ think of painting or any interior beautification, our brand should be top of the mind. CL T20 will help us drive this!”
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.
