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Content Hub: The Next Gen Content Creators
Mumbai: On a bright sunny day of 25 April, Indiantelevision.com’s event, The Content Hub, which took place at The Lalit, Mumbai saw the presence of many experts in the content space.
The sixth panel was moderated by Content Engineers CCO Saurabh Varma on the topic “The Next Gen Content Creators”. The panelists were Creative Viibe founder Santosh Kher, screenplay writer Aakash Kaushik, actress & influencer Saumya Tandon and Pocket Aces head of development of Dice Media Kartik Krishnan.
The panel began with discussion on next gen content creators with Varma on the session chair. He also questioned on various topics related influencer marketing, script writing, content creation with panelists.
Kher answered regarding content creation, “For me, value is the most important thing. What value are you delivering? Or giving to the audience? If the audience doesn’t see the value in what you’re showing, you’re talking about content.”
Bhatia shared how hustling for content gave an advantage to script writing, “Honestly, whatever the last 14 years, all I’ve learned is hustling, because that is the key to the creative things I’ve already done.”
Kartik commented on the key aspects of writing a good script, “You have to kind of make sure that the audience’s attention is there. By adding value, you’re giving something to the audience. Your opening scene has to have that hook. Your cliffhanger has to be there at the end of the episode.”
Varma questioned Tandon regarding brand endorsements to which she replied, “ Suppose I have a certain number of followers and if a brand comes to me and asks me to sell non veg, I’m not the right person to do it because I’m a vegetarian. So you got to be more real, you got to be more honest because your viewers and your consumers are evolving, they are intelligent, you have to speak to them, honestly.”
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.
