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Collective Artists Network announces partnership with Parallel Studios
Mumbai: Collective Artists Network is proud to announce a partnership with Parallel Studios, a visionary gaming studio that blends art and technology to create cutting-edge gaming experiences. This strategic alliance will see Collective represent Parallel Studios, providing comprehensive support in building brand awareness, audience and consumer research, brand, media and Content partnerships, social media-led storytelling around the game, talent partnerships (celebrities and influencers), and IP creation– all aimed at gaining ground towards the acquisition of new players to build a community around Parallel.
Parallel Studios has already made significant strides in the gaming industry, and this partnership marks an exciting new chapter in its journey. With a team comprising veterans from Blizzard, Epic Games, Ubisoft, Riot Games, and Xbox Game Studios, Parallel Studios is poised to redefine the trading card game (TCG) landscape with its award-winning digital trading card game, Parallel. Parallel Studios is leveraging blockchain and NFT tech to build games, movies & more. Parallel Studios is developing the next AAA sci-fi franchise and leveraging blockchain/NFT tech to deploy IP as cards, games, comics, movies, & more. They aim to continue breaking ground as they merge blockchain tech with traditional entertainment to create a new paradigm in which the users own parts of the digital worlds they grow to love.
Collective Artists Network founder and group CEO Vijay Subramaniam commented on the partnership, saying, “Our collaboration with Parallel Studios represents a significant milestone in our journey to blend technology with creativity. By joining forces, we are setting a new standard for what is possible in the media industry. We have the potential to work together to develop revolutionary approaches that push the limits in this realm.”
Dhruv Chitgopekar, co-founder of Collective Artists Network added, “We are thrilled to join forces with Parallel Studios to charter their India market entry. We intend to build community and content around Parallel’s unique approach to gaming experiences through our robust flywheel.
Parallel Studios has seen remarkable success since its founding in 2021, with its TCG already in open beta and winning several games of the year awards. Parallel Studios CEO Sascha Mojtahedi, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership “India represents a big opportunity for Parallel and our studio’s goal to grow a game that truly redefines the TCG space. Partnering with Collective made sense given they are at the epicentre of culture in India and have relationships with many partners that can help us bring our game to the masses.”
As Collective Artists Network and Parallel Studios embark on this exciting new venture, their shared commitment to innovation and quality storytelling promises to deliver exceptional experiences for gaming enthusiasts.
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.
