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Denver scents victory as UAE cricket’s official team partner for Asia Cup
MUMBAI: When cricket fever meets a whiff of confidence, the result is unmistakably bold. Denver, India’s leading men’s fragrance brand, has just struck a fresh note by becoming the official team partner of the UAE Men’s Cricket Team for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. The 17th edition of the continental championship will light up the UAE from 9–28 September, with eight nations India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, UAE, Oman and Hong Kong battling it out in the T20 International format. With India defending their crown, the tournament promises both high drama and high decibels.
For Denver, the move isn’t just about logo placement, it’s about stepping onto the global stage. From ruling bathroom shelves across India to now backing cricket on international soil, the brand is using this partnership to celebrate the values it has long championed: success, resilience and achievement.
Hamilton Sciences Group MD and CEO Saurabh Gupta summed it up: “Denver has always celebrated men who carve their own success story. Partnering with the UAE team at Asia Cup 2025 allows us to take this philosophy global. It’s a proud moment for us and for our consumers who’ve made Denver one of India’s most loved fragrance brands.”
The tie-up also signals Denver’s expanding footprint in the Middle East, a region where cricket fandom runs deep and brand recognition is fast growing. For the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB), the association is equally symbolic. ECB COO Subhan Ahmad said: “Denver, with Indian origins and global aspirations, resonates with our values and the spirit of cricket. We’re confident this partnership will inspire fans across borders.”
As the countdown to Asia Cup 2025 begins, Denver’s entry into cricket sponsorship isn’t just a brand play, it’s a reminder that ambition smells sweeter when mixed with sport, passion, and a dash of international flair.
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.
