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Den Snapdeal TV-Shop’s two new appointments to integrate operational capabilities
MUMBAI: Den Snapdeal TV-Shop (DSTS) has announced two significant appointments in the senior management team – Amarjot Brar as the Chief of Business Operations and Amit Katyal as the Head of Finance.
DSTS is taking the next big leap towards scaling and reaching more homes through DTH. The two new appointments will enable the company to integrate its operational capabilities across production, distribution, supply chain, sales and customer service. While Brar will be responsible for the operational execution for the company, Katyal will be overseeing the finance operations.
Brar has experience in different sectors that include telecom, digital media, outsourcing, FMCG and consulting companies, and has worked with Start-ups and steady state operations. Prior to joining DSTS, he has worked with Askme and has set up business excellence, quality and customer management across organisations like IBM, Virgin Mobile and Wipro.
“The penetration that TV shopping industry makes it a very developing space to be present in. I am excited to lead the TV-Shop operations for such a challenging & nascent market,” Brar commented on his appointment.
Katyal, on the other hand, carries prolific knowledge in the finance function with over fifteen years of experience. Prior to joining DSTS, Amit served as head finance at digital media group To The New, India division.
Katyal said, “I look forward to joining an industry modernising and reshaping at such great speed. I wish to continue to create value for our customers, sellers and investors.”
DSTS CEO Maneesh Goel asserted, “We welcome both Amarjot and Amit in our team. We are taking the next big leap towards scaling and reaching more homes through DTH. Their invaluable experience in start-ups and ability to function in a fast paced dynamic environment will strengthen our operational capabilities as well as finance functions across production, distribution, supply chain, sales & customer service.”
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.
